Skylights Basics: How to Choose the Right Skylight

Rooms filled with natural light and fresh air from above are more beautiful, spacious and uplifting to our spirits. Here are some helpful tips on how to choose the right skylight for your home:

Product Selection * Skylights are used for overhead, out-of-reach applications and can feature electric or manual venting, fixed, and fixed for replacing faded plastic bubbles with energy-efficient glass.

Roof windows are designed for in-reach applications such as finished attics.

How to Choose * Consider your ceiling style, roof pitch and whether your home is constructed with trusses or rafters. Look for skylight models and sizes that meet your unique project needs.

Accessories * The latest skylights can offer advanced features like multiple sun screening options to control the light including light block shades, Venetian blinds and exterior heat block awnings. Enjoy the convenience of remote control operated electric venting skylights accessories.

Energy Efficiency

Energy-efficient glass resists condensation, protects against fading, and will not discolour, leak, or allow drafts. Look for Energy Star approved models that can help improve energy efficiency in their homes.

VELUX is the world's largest manufacturer of Skylights and Sun Tunnels Skylights®. Local VELUX Certified installers may be located on www.velux.ca . For additional information please visit www.velux.ca or call 1 800-888-3589.

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VELUX is recognized by professionals as the best quality and most trusted skylight manufacturer on the market. The VELUX deck mount skylight, also known as The No Leak SkylightTM, offers 3 layers of water protection for worry proof installations; advanced LoE3 glass for superior energy efficiency; and a 20 year warranty. Innovative Sun Tunnel Skylights®, bring abundant sunlight into far corners or smaller rooms in your home. With VELUX products and certified installers we can help you find the right quality skylight and worry-free installation for any project. VELUX is a global company founded on a vision of daylight, fresh air, and quality of life. For additional information please visit www.velux.ca , call 1 800-888-3589, or visit of our showrooms: 2740 Sherwood Heights Drive, Oakville, ON or #305-1515 Broadway St, Port Coquitlam, BC.

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