Benefits of Installing Skylights in Your Home

Skylights do a lot more than just add character to a home – they’re a useful investment that can be beneficial for your pocketbook by supplementing your home lighting needs. Here are some reasons why installing skylights are a worthwhile investment for you and your home.

     · They provide more natural light – Skylights add a whole new way for natural light to enter your home, brightening spaces without extra lamps or lighting fixtures. They make the most of daylight, even during winter months when daylight hours are shorter. Unlike windows, skylights provide abundant natural light in the early morning and well into the late evening while balancing the distribution of light in the room.

     · Adds value to your home – Homebuyers view skylights as a luxurious amenity, which means skylight installation can significantly improve the value of your home. Most skylights are generally affordable, and you may even be eligible for tax credits when installing certain brands of energy-efficient glass.

     · Increases energy efficiency – Skylights cut the need for electric lighting, improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions. Electric venting skylights can open to create a “passive air conditioner,” creating an exhaust effect where warm air is drawn up and filtered outside to cool the inside of homes, which can drastically reduce cooling energy bills during the summer months.

     · More privacy – Contrary to popular belief, skylights provide more privacy than regular windows and don’t need blinds to cover them, although blind options are still available to help filter and adjust the amount of sunlight a room receives.

     · Adds character – Skylights come in different shapes and styles to fit any home architecture, from traditional frames and windowpanes to tubular shapes that bring uniqueness and flair to your space.

No company has a steadier hand when it comes to skylight installations than Alpine Construction. Our roofers have a diverse array of experience with installing and repairing roofs and their features, including skylights and sun tunnels.

We install skylights with Triple LoE, dual-sealed, argon-gas-filled glass that meets universal climate zone requirements. These skylights also come with solar-powered, double-pleated blackout blinds, which boosts skylight energy performance by an impressive 40 percent!

The intelligent touch remote control system grants our customers full skylight control, allowing them to set seasonal automation to match the weather conditions outside with the simple push of a button. Our customers also qualify for a 30 percent federal tax credit when they have one of our ENERGY STAR® skylights installed.

Contact Alpine Construction today to schedule a consultation with one of our roofers and find out which skylight style best fits your home.