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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 …
Curb Mounted Skylights Required for roof slopes less than 14° or 3:12. Curb mounted skylights are the most common skylight type. This design requires a box structure for the unit to sit on. Generally this box is comprised of 2×6, or larger, construction lumber set …
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 …
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 …
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 …
We believe that everyone loves skylights, though admittedly we might be a little biased. Additionally, we believe in honesty and taking care of our customers above all else. Therefore, it is important for you to know that skylights have a lot of benefits, and we …
Our Skylight Damage Response Team Stands Ready Contact Our Skylight Damage Response Team Toll Free: (866) 759-7732Direct: (303) 761-2200Fax: (303) 761-2202Email: skylights@skyspec.com Contact Us Hail season is rapidly approaching for Colorado and the Denver Metro area. Last season Skylight Specialists secured, repaired, and replaced several hundred skylights that …
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. …
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. …
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 …