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On October 3, 2008, President George W. Bush signed into law the Emergency Stabilization Act followed by President Barack Obama signing into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) on February 17, 2009. The combined effect of these two laws provides a 30% tax credit on both the purchase and installation of …
Curb Mounted Skylights
Curb mounted skylights are the most common skylight type. This design requires a box structure for the unit to ‘set’ on. Generally this box comprises 2×6, or larger construction lumber, set on end, and attached to the roof deck. The box is then ‘flashed in’ with the
Our perception of color changes throughout the day. So you’re wanting to redo your living room and you’re thinking of repainting it a soft off white, but should it be seashell (bluer), ivory (neutral), or cream (yellower)? Depending on the time of day, it could be all three. As the earth rotates and the sun …
Replacement Parts Are Available Through Velux Velux has recently changed their parts catalog, and no longer offers parts for all model years. Use the Velux Find a Dealer link to find out who can supply you replacement parts in your area. We are a certified 5 Star Dealer for Velux, and the repair techs for their …
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Can I Repair My Own Skylight? We get asked a lot if there is a DIY skylight repair for homeowners. It’s a small leak, or they can’t really see anything wrong with the skylight, so it’s got to be a simple fix right? This may not be what you want to hear, but here is the short …
We believe that everyone loves skylights here, though we might be a little biased.So skylights do have a lot of benefits, but have some concerns to as well.
Our Skylight Damage Response Team Stands Ready! Last season Skylight Specialists secured, repaired, and replaced several hundred skylights that were damaged… Continue Reading ››
Sedums Help Prevent Runoff and Add a Green Touch to This Charming Backyard Building A standing water problem in the backyard of Kentucky family gave them an idea; build their new shed to absorb the water instead of make things worse with rain run off. They planted sedums on the roof of their new shed …
The Pros and Cons of Glass and Acrylic Skylights Acrylic skylights were the standard skylights in the 1980’s, but in the early 2000’s companies, like the international company Velux, started mass producing glass skylights. The benefits of these newer glass skylights far outweigh the benefits from acrylic skylights. Cost Velux fixed skylight models are mass-produced for use around the …
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All Velux skylights are ENERGY STAR certified, saving you money and helping the environment, but what is the ENERGY STAR program? About ENERGY STAR: ENERGY STAR is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) voluntary program that helps businesses and individuals save money and protect our climate through superior energy efficiency. The program was established by …