Decor – Skylight Specialists, Inc

Neighborhood Favorites: Highlands Ranch, CO

July 6, 2020July 13, 2020

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The most viewed Houzz images Don’t let the pictures fool you—If they don’t have skylights, they would be an improvement!

Small Bathroom Makeovers

June 1, 2020June 8, 2020

Skylight in a Bathroom

5 Bathroom Makeovers in 60 Square Feet or Less See how designers and remodelers changed layouts and materials to make these bathrooms more stylish and functional. Again the designers missed out an opportunity to use skylights to bring a feeling of spaciousness to these small …

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Sun Tunnel Brightens Bathroom

May 14, 2020May 21, 2020

Couple decides to renovate children’s bathroom. Before: “The bathroom was dark and dingy,” interior designer Christie Hausmann says. The couple wanted to make it a light and bright space.

Where are the Skylights?

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020

Spring (Cabin) Fever

April 23, 2020April 22, 2020

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Enjoying Spring in Quarantine Spring is a little different this year. While we’re practicing social distancing, a lot of time will be spent indoors instead of being outside with the beautiful Colorado weather. But as the trees and flowers continue to blossom, so can our …

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Top Ten Bathrooms 2019

March 30, 2020January 27, 2020

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Decorating With Light Captures the Fresh Spirit Of Spring

Velux Decorating with Light

Something about spring… Something about spring seems to inspire us to lavish attention on our homes. Whether enthusiastically cleaning or freshening decor, Americans…

Bright and Fresh Bathroom

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SIMPLE WAYS TO MAKE THE SPACE FRESH AND WELCOMING If there’s one room in the house that cries out for fresh air, it’s the kitchen. And if there’s a second room that can benefit from Mother Nature’s sweet breath, it’s the bathroom. When humidity and …

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Skylights Provide Daylight and a View Without Sacrificing Privacy

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Windows Have a Disadvantage! Everyone loves windows, but unless you have a secluded residence or a privacy fence, odds are they let everyone nearby see everything…

Everything Looks Better in Daylight

Color Looks Better in Daylight

Balanced Daylight. Unlike windows, which offer daylight that is very bright or dull depending on the time of day, skylights provide balanced daylight that fills even remote corners of a room. Eyes are also used to zenithal light (light that comes from the top down), as that …

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What Is a Curb Mounted* Skylight?

A curb is simply a wooden box that is built higher than the roof and flashed (sealed) to become part of the roof.

The skylight is then dropped over the curb—much like the lid of a shoe box—and attached from the outside.

*Required for roof slopes LESS than 3/12 (14°).

What Is Skylight Flashing?

VELUX EDL Fl. Kit

Flashing is usually comprised of shaped metal in three components:

Head flashing—at the top of the skylight.
Sill flashing—at the bottom of the skylight.
Step flashing—interwoven with the shingles along the sides of the skylight.

Flashing seals the skylight against the harshest extremes of weather and makes either a deck mount skylight or a skylight curb part of the roof itself.

What Is a Deck Mounted Skylight?

A deck mount skylight—unlike a curb mount skylight—is simply attached directly to the roof deck.

The skylight is then flashed (sealed) to become part of the roof.

A VELUX skylight installed with a VELUX flashing kit is guaranteed leak-free for 10 years.

What Is MAGS BAR?

MAGS BAR is a non-structural, maintenance free, aluminum glazing system that is custom built to fit the desired opening.

The bar is designed as a clamping system that sandwiches glazing between two bars. Glazing choices are nearly limitless.

Velux VS Fresh Air Skylights

VS manual venting skylights are perfect for replacing existing deck mounted skylights and new installations on a roof with an average to steep pitch. They come in ten sizes with a daylight area from 2.3 to 10.7 sq. ft.

Velux VSS Solar Fresh Air Skylights

VSS skylights are perfect for replacing existing deck mounted skylights and new installations on a roof with an average to steep pitch.

They come in ten sizes with a daylight area from 2.3 to 10.7 sq. ft.

Velux FCM Fixed Skylights

Required for roof slopes less than 14° or 3:12.
FCM skylights are perfect for replacing existing curb mounted skylights and new installations on a roof with a low pitch.

They come in twelve sizes with a daylight area from 3.1 to 15 sq. ft.
Custom sizes available from 19×19 inches to 51×77 inches.

Velux FS Fixed Skylights

FS skylights are perfect for replacing existing deck mounted skylights and new installations on a roof with an average to steep pitch.

They come in fourteen sizes with a daylight area from 2.8 to 12.4 sq. ft.

Velux VCS Fixed Skylights

Required for roof slopes less than 14° or 3:12.
VCS skylights are perfect for replacing existing curb mounted skylights and new installations on a roof with a low pitch. They come in seven sizes with a daylight area from 2.7-13.1 sq. ft.

Velux VCM Fresh Air Skylights

Required for roof slopes less than 14° or 3:12.
VCM skylights are perfect for replacing existing curb mounted skylights and new installations on a roof with a low pitch.

They come in seven sizes with a daylight area from 2.7-13.1 sq. ft.

Velux Roof Windows

Roof Windows are great for areas where the skylight is within reach. They open up your 5th wall and allow you to bring in the world outside.

VELUX SUN TUNNELS

The Sun Tunnel is one of the most innovative skylight systems. It can bring natural daylight into windowless areas—Ideal for small spaces.

SKYLIGHTS

We offer a wide variety of sizes and types of skylights to fit your every need, providing you with your ideal solution.

Blinds Give You the Ultimate in Light Control

ADD SOLAR BLINDS FOR AN ADDITIONAL TAX CREDIT

Why a VELUX GDL Cabrio Balcony?

Much more than just a window!

VELUX CABRIO® balcony windows can dramatically change a room.

They’re the fastest way to add natural light, ventilation and the feeling of openness to your under roof spaces.

The impact in terms of daylight and fresh air, not to mention the view, is stunning.

Why a Top-Hinged Roof Window?

A loft area isn’t complete without a great view of the countryside or city.

When fully open, they give you an uninterrupted view, while the window sash acts as a roof over the opening.

Because the handle is at the bottom, they are simple to open and close, even when installed high up.

And to make cleaning a breeze, the window swivels in its frame for easy access.

Why a Center Pivot Roof Window?

A center-pivot roof window is easy to operate— even with furniture beneath. The innovative top control bar allows you to open, close and ventilate with ease.

You can install the window lower than an equivalent top-hung operated roof window to get an excellent view while standing and when seated.

Works well in rooms with a low ceiling or where you’d like a better view of the surroundings below.

What Is a Curb Mount* SUN TUNNEL?

A curb is simply a wooden box that is built higher than the roof and flashed (sealed) to become part of the roof.

The SUN TUNNEL is then mounted on the curb—much like the lid of a shoe box—and attached from the outside.

*Required for roof slopes LESS than 3/12 (14°).

SUN TUNNEL Light Kit

It's a UL approved energy efficient CFL (26 watts) light fixture designed especially for VELUX SUN TUNNEL's.

Provides light at night and those dark, stormy days we seldom see in Colorado.

Easy to install in an existing switch circuit.

The Typical Sun Tunnel Installation:

TMR 14 - 14" dia. - 4' Rigid Tunnel - Pitched Flashing
$949* Installed.

Suitable for spaces 10x10 or smaller. Great for closets, hallways, entryways and stairwells. Or task lighting over desks, counters, sinks or work benches.

*There are a number of factors that aren't typical that add to the cost of an installation. For example: Steep roof. Difficult attic access. Tile roof. Extra tubing.

Call us, we’ll discuss options. 303-761-2200