We were contacted by an absentee owner, residing in Oklahoma, of a condo in the Beaver Creek Lodge in Avon, CO. The condo has two 30 year old obsolete roof windows that no longer opened electrically. Rather than replacing the existing roof windows with a modern, manually operated roof window, we proposed using solar operated…
4×1 Solar Skylight Combination In August we installed three VELUX skylights in a 3×1 alignment (side by side) on a home in the Fort Logan neighborhood of Denver. Just two short months later we were called back to install the fourth! Interior By Others Normally, all of the interior work needed is included with our …
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Borders Lodge Skylight Replacement Just a couple miles south of Avon is the beautiful mountain village of Beaver Creek. This popular ski-town is home to the sprawling Borders Lodge, an elegant resort that offers fantastic views from it’s unique location on the hillside. The Borders Lodge also houses several older VELUX deck-mount skylights that were …
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Something is missing in a home in the mountains if you can’t enjoy the fresh air! We recently finished full replacement of an existing four-bay daylight system in Morrison with four solar-powered VELUX “Fresh Air”skylights. Among the reasons for this customers call were several leaks around the perimeter of their system, cold air penetration in …
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I want to light up my kitchen. The owner of this residence in the Westridge neighborhood of Highlands Ranch, a suburb in the southwest Denver metro area, contacted us through Home Advisor expressing his desire to light up his kitchen. During a free visit from a new installation specialist, it was determined that a single …
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Eight skylights with solar blinds. Vaulted ceiling: A very steep roof pitch and vaulted/cathedral ceilings allowed skylights to be placed at two levels. One level was high on the ceiling and used solar powered skylights and blinds for easy remote control operation, and the lower level was within reach and used manual venting skylights with …
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Whether you’re looking to add one of the “Fresh Air” skylights or a model geared more towards small spaces, we’ve got all the options and information you need to make a decision. The Smart Home Bundle Bundle 2 or more solar or electric skylights with factory-installed blinds and VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO to receive a …
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From Stuffy Room to Light Filled Office This customer had an old converted attic with a small stuffy room they wished to transform into a usable office. But they had low sloped ceilings and only windows on one end of the room. This had the effect of making the room feel small, cramped and unpleasant. …
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Renovation includes new skylights and a new roof. When the owner of this oddly shaped home—something like a tepee—decided to renovate, he contacted us to see how we could help. The shake shingles were in very poor shape and the existing skylights, with failed and foggy glass, were needing replacement, also. Our solution: Our unique …
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A Typical VELUX Solar Powered Deck Mount Installation. Solar powered skylights are a great way to add fresh air to your home. With no wiring to install, it’s much less expensive than an electric powered skylight. And solar powered skylights are eligible for a 30% Federal Tax Credit on the skylight AND its installation! Solar “Fresh Air” …
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