How A Skylight Can Completely Change A Home

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - May 18, 2015 - PRLog -- Adding skylights to your home can bring new life to any room in the house. It's a great way to increase natural light and visual appeal, promote health benefits for your family, and reduce energy consumption and costs. There's a variety of models and sizes to choose from that provide natural light as well as ventilation.

Increase Visual Appeal

Natural lighting is always the best type of lighting system for interior spaces. Daylight creates an interior with accurate, clear colors, less glare and better definition of space. Colors in paints, fabrics and accessories appear richer and sharper, textures are clearer, and special architectural details are highlighted. Natural light can change interior rooms like hallways, bathrooms and utility rooms that are dark, dingy and unattractive into more useable spaces. For East and North facing spaces with low light, you can create a space that's bright and cheery all day.

Promote Health Benefits

Natural sunlight gives you a healthy dose of vitamin D, enhances your mood, and promotes a feeling of general well-being. Clinical studies show that the lack of natural light can trigger depression and have negative effects on the immune system. Poor or inadequate lighting in a room can cause headaches, eye strain, fatigue and drowsiness. Natural light provides healthy mental stimulation and reduces stress levels. Many studies show that natural lighting improves performance levels, especially in busy offices. Skylights installed with the right building supplies can create a healthier environment for your home or work place.

Reduce Energy Use

Natural lighting is an important tool in sustainable design. Electricity accounts for up to 50 percent of your home's annual energy costs, and it's one of the largest contributors to U.S. pollution. Traditional lighting can release harmful chemicals such as carbon, sulfur dioxide and mercury into the atmosphere. Production of electric power can create environmental issues that impact water quality and production waste. Green building supplies offer a safe, natural alternative to artificial lighting. Low-E coatings help to reduce heat loss in winter and reduce heat and glare during summer. For maximum energy efficiency, use building supplies like wood, vinyl or fiberglass frames and double-pane glass.

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