A 2014 study by the American Academy™ of Ophthalmology found that natural light exposure has many benefits. As one of the best ways to draw in natural light, skylights are more than a worthy investment. Howard Roofing offers VELUX® Skylights due to the four unique benefits you’ll enjoy when you install their options.
1. Aesthetics
VELUX offers two distinct skylight products: roof windows and sun tunnels. Roof windows come affixed at an angle to bring in a lot of natural light. This bathes any room it’s installed in warm natural light. Moreover, the setup also allows for great views of the outside. Sun tunnels, for their part, sit flush and higher on your roofing in Belleville, IL. This makes them perfect for exclusive use in lighting hallways or even rooms that require more privacy.
2. Convenience & Practicality
The Centre-Pivot Roof Window variant sports an aluminum handle that’s easy to operate. In contrast, the Top-Hung Roof Window variant easily swings outwards with a conveniently placed bottom handle. Both variants function easily, regardless of the furnishings placed beneath it. Lastly, VELUX also sports INTEGRA®. This system allows for remote controlled operation of your roof windows themselves. It also lets you automate the activation of the optional blinds and shades for finer light control.
3. Health & Safety
The brand’s unique sky lighting provides the benefits of mood enhancement and improvement of Vitamin D absorption. They also feature more health and safety benefits. Both our Top-Hung and Centre-Pivot options can be secured in place to act as ventilation flaps or even as smoke exhaust ports in the event of an emergency. Depending on the setup, they can serve as potential exit points from your home, especially the GXL and GVT options.
4. Energy Efficiency
Another way that skylights save you money comes from their efficient regulation of indoor temperatures. This is through their patented ThermoTechnology™, which incorporates high-performance materials that balance insulation and tight seals. With VELUX, you get improved solar gain and reduced heat loss to ensure the perfect energy balance. You can expect lower energy spending monthly as a result. Consider this a long-term solution when roof repair in Belleville, IL, is no longer an option.
VELUX Skylights add aesthetic value to the indoors. They also work conveniently and serve as practical home lighting and ventilation solution. Lastly, they also save you money off your energy bills. Call Howard Roofing today at (636) 333-1690 and we will be more than happy to provide you with more information.