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The many uses of Sun Tunnel skylights Yes, you can light up a room when there is another room above the room you are trying to lighten. There are a couple of things to keep in mind: The tube needs to pass through the upper floor somewhere. Either through a …
Skylights can open manually or electrically There are now many good choices on how to open your skylight. A manually operable skylight utilizes a telescoping pole to enable a person to reach most skylights. Another good choice is the electric skylight. These days the labor to install an electric skylight …
Acrylic or Plexiglas Glazing—Or Glass? Skylights have been utilizing acrylic domed skylights for many, many years. However, it is time for people to realize that glass makes a better skylight glazing material as long as the glass has a good slope, say around a 2 or 3/12 pitch. Glass is …
Skylights do not leak when you use the proper skylight and they are installed properly The summary says it all. Use a good quality product like Velux and you will not experience any problems as long as you install it properly. That begins with choosing the correct skylight that Velux …
The skylight that acts as a dormer on your roof The ultimate day lighting experience, the GDL CABRIO™ balcony roof window opens to create a roof balcony, transforming unused attics or above-garage bonus rooms into extraordinary living space that embraces the best of the outdoors. The above is straight from …
Skylights can be installed on a low pitched roof successfully You have a couple of different options if your roof is low-pitched and you wish to install a skylight. Install a bubble or domed skylight onto a curb that is at least nine inches high. The dome shape will “shed” …
There are few skylight installers who have the expertise it takes to complete the job properly. True professional skylight installers install 150 to 200 skylights a year. Generally a good installer needs 2-5 years of working as an apprentice to acquire the skills that provide quality workmanship combined with speed …
Skylight Installs It is easier than you realize to install a skylight into your home. That being said it is also harder to accomplish this project successfully than we make it look. Every install is a little different. Call us and we can help you decide the best way to …
Acrylic domed skylights or bubble skylights Domed skylights are usually made from acrylic and sometimes polycarbonate. They are the most common skylight type but are really 1980’s type technology. They usually have an aluminum frame with a thermal barrier. There are better quality skylights out there, made of glass instead …
Problems with skylight heat This time of year some people experience too much heat gain and/or glare from their skylights. You have several choices:Replace the glazing, Could be a higher performance glass or replace the clear acrylic dome with a bronze dome. Apply sunscreen to the exterior of the skylight. …
