Use Skylights To Brighten Rooms
Skylights can make a big difference when installed in homes without great natural light. This is are-blog on the new and improved choices ....
Use Skylights To Brighten Rooms
There’s nothing as inviting as natural light inside of what otherwise could be a dark home, filled with artificial lights. Today's new styles of skylights can brighten the living room, or a windowless bathroom, or especially a dark staircase. People don’t have to find a light switch and turn it on before they climb the stairs.
Skylights are easy additions to your home that not only bring in light but add ventilation. Neat new styles include an electric one that has a rain sensor. It will shut itself off when rain begins.
Some have solar-power shades that you can operate with a remote control. Too much sun? Just press a button and the shade closes.
The two most common types are fixed, which don't open or vent, and vented. Vented skylights open to allow air to come in from the outside. They have screens to keep out mosquitoes, but you still get a nice breeze in the evening.Tubular skylights are small tubular openings, also known as sun tunnels. They are great for bathrooms and hallways. They are a good alternative if you want natural light but not the skylight effect.
A skylight can be installed in a day for about $500, depending on how much work is involved. It is important to get a qualified company to install the unit. The most common skylight complaint is leaking caused by poor installation.
If it happens, a more experienced installer should be called to correct the problem.
Many Treasure Coast homeowners are replacing old bubble-style skylights with new ones that have great features.
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Thanks for the re-blog Barbara.
Barbara- this is a great reblog! I have a new listing that we are taking photos of tomorrow and they installed skylights..........great addition!
Gabe, have seen them in some homes here in Vero Beach and they make a great difference!
Barbara-Jo, buyers like bright and light homes......