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The Origins of Skylights

Skylights originated in ancient Rome during the first century with the construction of the Pantheon,...
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Where Should I Place a Skylight?

There are some general rules to think about when deciding where to place a skylight...
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How Many Skylights are Right for Your Space?

Any space can have one skylight in it or multiple, it just depends on your...
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Are Skylights Covered by Insurance?

In general, as long as your skylight abides by certain standards specified by your insurance...
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When and How Often Does a Skylight Need to be Replaced?

Just like vertical windows, skylights have an average lifespan of about 30 years before they...
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Do skylights increase home value?

When a skylight is installed correctly (within warranty, insurance, and HOA guidelines), skylights won’t depreciate...
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Who installs skylights?

Who Should Install My Skylight? Depending on where you live, you may have many options...
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Which skylight should I buy for my room?

Kitchen: Venting Skylight A venting skylight is a great option for your kitchen as it...
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What size skylight do I need?

When trying to figure out the best size skylight, it’s best to reach out to...
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Venting skylights: skylights that open

To prevent build-up of airborne dust, debris, and toxins, your home should be thoroughly aired...
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Skylight vs roof window

What are skylights? A skylight is a fixed window on your roof that traditionally does...
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Kitchen design inspiration: before & after kitchen skylights

The average kitchen renovation budget is roughly $12,000, which is why figuring out how to...
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How to make a room brighter

Skylight Placement Where you place your skylight relative to the sun has a massive effect...
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Do solar skylights qualify for tax credits?

The tax credit was originally part of the Emergency Stabilization Act signed into law in...
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How to make a small room brighter

Tubular Skylights Tubular skylights can be installed in as little as an hour and a...
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Do skylights leak?

So why do skylights still have a leaky reputation? In the 1970s and 80s, these...
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Do skylights come with warranty?

Leak Warranty For deck-mounted and curb-mounted skylights, select skylight brands offer up to 10 years...
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Can skylights have tinted glass?

Shades Shades and blinds are the easiest and most aesthetic way of protecting your home...
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Can a skylight help balance my sleep cycle?

Circadian Rhythm A circadian rhythm is an internal clock embedded in every creature. It tells...
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Benefits and impact of natural light

Natural Light Natural light is the core reason to install a skylight and for good...
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