Yes, your home can have spectacular views, whether of your beautiful garden, your newly installed deck, your swimming pool, or, perhaps you live by the woods, a park, a lake, or can see the city skyline or other scenery - sky lights, roof windows and sliding doors are a must. 

Think of utilizing a wall to expose a stunning view not only for natural light to come through but for your living area to become more spacious. Here are some clever ideas on how to utilize your ceiling, wall or re-design your small space.

Airing out a home is a natural habit for most people, especially after sleeping, cooking, showering and for drying clothes. Ventilating roof windows are the answer. They are installed at the same pitch as the roof and are designed with easy to use tilting operations and maintenance. Ventilation provides a healthy and comfortable indoor air and insures good thermal comfort, not to mention feeling the pleasant breeze through the windows. Warm air is lighter and rises to the top escaping through open windows resulting in the stale air being replaced by fresh air. Even during cold autumn and winter months, frequent airings are important.  

Tubular skylights are another option for small rooms and areas with no window or access to sunlight. Tube skylights capture sunlight at the rooftop, redirecting the light down a reflective shaft and diffusing it throughout your interior space. It’s a great way to bring in natural light.  

Accurate measurement of where the skylight will be installed is a bit tricky, because the window and/or doors must fit perfectly to the structure of your home. Installation of such windows, sliding doors or skylights will alter the look of your house, so the design, layout, style and effectiveness will play a major role and should be done by a skilled contractor. Additional features include framing, glazing, and tempering. Other options include double pane windows, slider, custom shapes, and energy-efficiency systems which are insulated with low-E finishes.

Installing a skylight, roof window, ventilating window and tube skylight will be a reasonable expense and we can help you budget this project.

We offer a wide selection of skylights to personalize your home including energy-efficiency options. Contact us today for a skylight consultation and estimate. 


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