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Velux introduces a new deck mounted skylight Once again Velux has redesigned their deck-mounted skylight, and this time I must say for the better! Velux’s old design sat inside the opening on the roof allowing a gap around the perimeter that permitted heat to escape (unless you insulated it, but …
Prevent condensation or cold air drafts with heated glass on windows and skylights This shows a bit about the possibilities in preventing condensation on windows or skylights. Other uses are for towel warmers, etc.
We’ve been blessed with a generous amount of snow these past few days. How does this effect our roofs and skylights? At the time of this writing we are still receiving white flakes from the sky and have been for the last two days. We have snow totals of about …
Contractor renovates a church after successfully renovating schools Over the past year Skylight Specialists has completed the installation of 24 Velux Skylights on a Church renovation northwest of downtown Denver.…
by Seamus Heaney The Skylight You were the one for skylights. I opposedCutting into the seasoned tongue-and-grooveOf pitch pine. I liked it low and closed,Its claustrophobic, nest-up-in-the-roofEffect. I liked the snuff-dry feeling,The perfect, trunk-lid fit of the old ceiling.Under there, it was all hutch and hatch.The blue slates kept …
Invisible Skylights While on a family vacation, I received this email from one of my employees: Marjorie Bruce (job 1335) called Trisha to say that our rep (Dave) just took off her old skylights and left without installing the new ones. “Now I’ve got two empty holes and a storm is …
Natural daylighting is a source of energy Natural lighting is the single biggest attraction of installing skylights, with benefits that far exceed lower utility bills. Well-lit homes provide homeowners with healthier, more enjoyable, and more attractive living spaces.David Johnston David Johnston David Johnston is the founder of the green consulting …
Roof Garden Systems The use of garden roof systems is still relatively new in the United States. However, as energy costs rise and environmental awareness increases, the idea of vegetative roofing is poised to become much more commonplace. In fact, a number of major cities and large property owners are …
Skylight Specialists, Inc. booth space # 1462 Skylight Specialists, Inc. residential division has a booth space in this years’ 2009 Colorado Garden and Home Show, February 7th – 15th. We offer special discounts this time of year for Sun Tunnels by Velux and for residential skylight installations. We also have a Contractors Table …
Joe Tritchler Father-In-Law of Rob Packard Joe passed away peacefully Christmas morning 2008 in his own home in Lakewood, Colorado.…
