Know the Basics Before Installing Artistic Skylights

Isn’t it great to see a well-lit home? Natural lighting requires no electricity bills plus, it is more wonderful to see the sky above during a sunny day. Skylight installation has been done since the 20th century and is still developed until today. Daylighting can cut energy cost in some buildings by 80 percent. Daylighting also positively affects psychological and physiological well-being which can increase productivity in many contexts, such as sales in retail spaces.

Using skylights is an excellent way to let natural sunlight into your home and reduce the number of energy dollars that you need to spend. Fixed roof windows are also a great help for people who seek the warmth of sunlight during winter days. After all, using natural light reduces eye strain. Also, operable skylights aid in ventilation by allowing fresh air to enter the space,

These are things you need to know before installing a skylight for house:

1. Do not save on quality

Explore on additional options such as ventilation, shading and UV coatings. Many manufacturers offer high-quality products made from sustainable materials in an effort to protect the environment.  

2. Careful on choosing placements

You need to plan accordingly and keep a blueprint handy before you start cutting out sections of your roof. The placement of your home rafters is where the skylight placement is determined.

3. Don’t do it during a bad weather

Moisture can get in the way of the installment process when it is raining or there is a bad weather. You must not install it during rainy season. An excellent roofing company knows well if when is the right time to get it installed.

4. Falling is the real danger

Make sure that you are wearing footwear with a proper traction and make sure that your ladder is the right type and height. You also may want to consider using roof jacks to support a 2” x 12” board to stand while you work.

5. Determine the slope

Before you buy flashing, there are a vast choice of flashing kits available that are specific to a particular pitch. So make sure you have the right information so you can make the right decision.

6.Start from the inside

Locate the skylight opening from the roof after removing the interior sheathing. Once you have decided a location for your skylight, you can then run four nails or screws in the corner of the box outline.

7. Remove shingles

After your marked opening are exposed, you can remove the full sheath of shingles from your roof. It might be an obstacle if you let it stay there.

8. Waterproof the flashing

One of the excellent method of diverting ice and water flow away from your skylight opening is waterproof flashing that are attached to the flashing and comes along with the kit.

9. Add extra drywall and insulation

Cut down the condensation and make sure that the light you let inside doesn’t expose less than the ideal ceiling space by taking the time to apply a little drywall and insulation to the ceiling.

10. Consider a self-ventilating skylight

Skylights do not only provides natural light but also in ventilation. Find brands that suits your liking and have this ventilating feature.

Installing skylights is a nice idea of saving energy and saving the environment by lowering the consumption of electrical energy. Find an excellent roofing company that makes skylight installation or contact Dillon Roofing Newmarket for more skylight installation and products.