subject: The Joy Of Skylights - Your View To The Heavens [print this page] Visualize and feel the glow of looking up to enjoy the view of the sky on a bright day while relaxing in the comfort of your home. You may experience this feeling easily when you add skylights to your home design. Skylights provide up to thirty percent more light than traditional vertical windows, and adding light to a room using skylights makes the room feel larger.
There was a time when adding skylights to your home struck fear into the hearts of even the bravest do-it-yourself carpenter for fear of leakage. However, with today's technology the skylights themselves are virtually leak proof. A do-it-yourselfer following the manufacturer's instructions for installing the flashing will find this project to be rewarding at the projects end. If you live in an area receiving heavy snowfall, you will want to take special care in your installation to insure that ice dams do not build up. Ice dam buildup in snow country is the leading cause of leaky skylights.
There are different skylights on the market to serve each individuals needs. You may be replacing an existing roof window, or you may be installing your skylights as part of new construction or new roofing project. You will decide on whether your skylights are fixed or have a window that opens for ventilation.
No matter the design or placement of your skylights, you will need to be certain you are following the manufacturers guidelines for installation, use common sense for safety issues, and keep the weather report in mind when placing or replacing your skylights. All that is left is to sit back in your favorite reclining chair and enjoy the heavenly view.
