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    Skylights are a beautiful and intelligent addition to any residential or commercial property. If you want to take the aesthetics of your home or commercial space up a notch, then installing skylights wouldn’t be a wrong choice. 

    3 Benefits of Skylight Installation

    • Creates natural lighting
    • Helps you save more on energy bills
    • Improves the value of your property

    Skylight installations involve more than you may think, such as framing, drywalling, painting, flashing, and maybe even electrical work, which is why you must hire an experienced professional. This is where our professionals at Arrow Roofing come in handy. We can repair, replace and install your skylights.

    Fixed

    Ideal for any room needing additional light. They are designed for out-of-reach areas. Provide dramatic views. Available with durable plastic domes. Over time, plastic will discolor while glass will not oxidize or undergo any changes that will affect how it looks or its ability to let in light.

    Tubular

    Solar tubes are ideal for hallways, pantries, foyers, closets, and other enclosed spaces. Easy to install. It fits into tight spaces, and the reflective tube is adjustable. 

    Vented

    Ideal for any room needing additional light. Provides ventilation for rooms with excess moisture (kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms). Works with high or cathedral ceilings. Available with manual or electric operation. Easy to clean.

    Glass vs. Plastic

    View
    The View

    Glass skylights have a clear and transparent view, whereas plastic naturally has a wavy distortion to it and can be tinted in color.

    Lifespan
    Lifespan

    As long as they are made with impact-resistant glass, skylights can withstand everything from hail storms to hurricanes. Impact-resistant glass can protect homes from storm debris as well as from intrusion by burglars. It will also ensure that if the skylight does shatter, it doesn’t break up into large pieces that can cause injury. Also, the factory seals in glass skylights have 20-year manufacturer warranties against failure. In comparison, plastic gets brittle over time, and its need to constantly expand and contract will cause wear on the gaskets that hold it to the frame. As a result, those gaskets can break. 

    Noise
    Noise

    A glass skylight does a better job of blocking out outside noise than an acrylic one. A glass skylight can insulate from outside noise up to 50 percent better than an acrylic skylight.

    Warranty
    Warranty

    Glass skylights often come with a 20-year manufacturer’s warranty compared to a five-year one for plastic. Skylights are valuable design elements and can last a long time when installed correctly and if suitable materials are used. A skylight glazing is arguably the most critical factor in its durability, cost-effectiveness, and aesthetic appeal. Glass skylights are the clear winner over acrylic in all the key areas.

    5 Reasons To Get Skylights

    Many real estate professionals report that one of the biggest turnoffs for prospective home buyers is a dark, musty interior. Your home could look gorgeous from the curb, but if it’s dark and dreary inside, it’ll be a hard sell.

    Adding a skylight to common areas like the kitchen or living room can be the defining difference that sets your home apart from the others on the market. You even may be able to get a higher price of your home, potentially recouping what you put into your skylight.

    The introduction of a natural light source can liven up a room and can help you reduce your energy bills. With that light comes solar heat; heating your home with sunlight can save on heating costs during the chilly seasons.

    Skylight windows can open to let in the fresh air. This helps with cross ventilation in stuffy rooms, freshens up the air, and cools down your living spaces without turning on the air conditioner.

    Skylights can be installed anywhere in the home, but they are ideal for small spaces. For example, a small bathroom equipped with only a tiny window — or no window at all — can feel cramped and suffocating. Adding a skylight brightens the room and transforms its cave-like atmosphere.

    Sunlight is one of the primary ways our bodies produce vitamin D. Vitamin D is an essential supplement that helps regulate mood and energy levels. Without adequate levels of it, people can become depressed and lethargic. Plus, insufficient natural lighting can cause eye fatigue and headaches and can even have a negative effect on our immune systems. Finally, sunlight has been proven to help lower blood pressure, leading to reduced stress and other health benefits.

    Arrow Roofing Inc: Skylight Contractors Near You!

    One of our specialties is installing and maintaining skylights. Our experienced team of roofers will complete the job correctly with the best industry practices, ensuring that your skylight will be beautiful and leak-free.

    At Arrow Roofing, we are qualified skylight installers; let our experience be your guide.