Have you ever dreamed of having an attic or loft space
with windows facing the sky? Skylights are a great addition to any home, but
Velux windows are special. They’re designed to work on any roof pitch, so you
can enjoy natural light at any angle.
Why Skylights Are So Popular
Most people spend the majority of their day indoors,
which can be bad for us. The lack of fresh air and natural lighting can throw
our natural biorhythms off and make it harder to sleep at night. In these
cases, skylights are a good alternative, providing air and light from above.
Skylights that open are even better than regular ones,
and they allow for cross ventilation within the home, making it possible to reduce
your cooling bills. In fact, many homeowners find they don’t need to turn on
the air conditioning nearly as often when they have a vent in the roof. The
circulating air can also help rid the home of dampness.
An increase in natural light in the home or office can
also boost mood. There’s nothing as great as a little sunlight to help spark
morale and a skylight does this well. It adds to the spaciousness of the room
it’s installed in, too.
Unfortunately, some skylights are troublesome and end
up leaking because they were poorly installed. It’s never a good idea to
install your own skylight and if you hire someone, be sure they know what
they’re doing. The placement needs to be correct, as well, and some skylights
cannot be placed on certain angles.
Velux roof windows change all that.
Choosing Velux
Velux windows are an improvement over the standard
skylight, thanks to their innovative design. One of the most attractive things
about them is that these windows can be installed on any angle, and are even
good for flat roofs.
While you still need a professional to install these
window skylights, they are very easy to install. The actual method depends on
the roofing materials you’ve used, though, so a roofer will be needed.
Most skylights need to be completely replaced if the
glass cracks for any reason, but Velux windows allow you to replace only the
glass. This obviously costs far less and doesn’t require any special equipment,
which makes these windows more cost effective in the long run.
There are dozens of styles to choose from, including
automatic windows with batteries that will last for a decade. These allow you
to open the window without having to actually climb up and open it. The windows
also feature rain sensors to let you know when to close them, and insect
screens to keep out unwanted bugs.
Are you interested in learning more about Velux roof
windows and their installation? Contact us today to find out how we can help
you install them in your building.
