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Are skylights a good idea? Are skylights outdated?

Reasons to Install Skylights Today Architectural Upgrade In the early days of skylights, your options...
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Are skylights energy efficient?

Why Skylights are Energy Efficient Passive Lighting Passive lighting means using sunshine through skylights or...
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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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Do skylights increase home value?

Aspects of Skylights That Can Potentially Add Value to Your Home Skylights Add Architectural Interest...
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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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What is a skylight?

A skylight is a window or opening installed in the roof of a home or...
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Do Skylights Have Shades?

Yes! Skylights do have compatible shades that are easy to install, affordable, and do a...
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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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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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Skylight vs roof window

What are skylights? A skylight is a fixed window on your roof that traditionally does...
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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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Are skylights safe during inclement weather?

Skylight Testing In order to meet safety codes in hurricane-prone regions, skylights are tested in-house...
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Who sells skylights?

Using an installer for your skylight purchase is the most common and for good reason. Skylights...
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Where to buy skylights

Different Ways to Buy a Skylight Through a Roofer or Skylight Installer  Choosing to work...
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What is a tubular skylight or sun tunnel?

What makes these skylights so versatile compared to traditional windows and other skylights is that...
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How to install a skylight

A skylight installation can be broken down into two parts: roofing and interior. The rooftop...
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How to block heat from a skylight

How Your Skylight Can Block Heat from The Sun Shades  Shades and blinds are the...
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How much does it cost to replace a skylight?

The average cost to replace a skylight is between $800 – $2,200.   A skylight will...
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