Adding a skylight to your home can increase the visual interest from the outdoors and completely transform the look inside. Your skylight may need to open, or simply serve to brighten a room while protecting your possessions from direct light.
Replace an existing skylight
Because skylights have to function both as window and roof, getting the right contractor to handle the installation from initial idea to final seal will protect your home while beautifying the space.
Many skylight manufacturers create stock items, but if your existing skylight has leaked and damaged the roof decking, it may make sense to trim away damage and put in a custom skylight, properly sealed, before making other repairs. Once the new skylight is in place and the roof is confirmed to be watertight, your contractor can begin the work of repair
Customize to suit your home
The professionals at Lighten Up Skylight can come up with exactly the item you need for your home. They have been fabricating their own skylights for installation since the 1960s and can create a skylight to serve as a flat portion of your roof in just the size you need. They can also create domes to cover existing features, such as chimney access points.
Lots of light, little heat
Modern skylight construction is done with layers of insulated glass, often with an argon insert between the panels to prevent the energy of the sun from increasing the heat within your home. You may also choose to add a remote to allow you to open the skylight to vent warm air near the roof.
Everything wears out
Like everything else in your home, your existing skylight may need maintenance. The time to repair or replace your skylight is before you notice signs of leaking. Sadly, once the seal around your existing skylight fails, the repairs will become more involved over time. If you don’t know when the skylight was installed, or can’t remember the last time it was checked for wear, it’s a good idea to have someone come take a look at it. New design features could mean that you can reduce heat build-up, cut down on sun damage to your possessions, and protect your roof with a professionally installed replacement skylight from a local company.
Every house is different
No matter which way your roof is oriented, adding a skylight can reduce your need for electric lighting and enhance the look of your home from the yard or street. As the gloom of winter fades, consider getting a quote on a new skylight to brighten your space.
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