You’ve decided to install a new skylight in your property. But now you’re left with so much choice and you’re struggling to decide which style or type of skylight design best suits your home. You may even be left wondering where to put it. This is quite common for property owners. With such a wide range of skylight options, here are some tips to help you choose the right one before you go ahead with your skylight installation.
Purpose of your new skylight
One of the first things you need to do is to consider the purpose of your new skylight. Do you need it as a functional source of daylight for a dark room? Or are you looking for a feature to turn a dark room into the best room in the house? Skylights can make a significant contribution to energy efficiency and comfort in any building by providing cool light. A new skylight can deliver over three times as much light as a vertical window of the same size.
Positioning of your new skylight
The positioning of your new skylight is key to ensuring that the correct amount of light will enter the space at different times throughout the day. But first, you must carefully consider the roof structure, taking into consideration any electrical wiring or plumbing that may be in the roof space and could end up being in the way of your new skylight installation. And just remember, a skylight design in a bedroom will need some form of blind or dimming device to prevent light from entering the room too early during the summer months.
Shape and size of your new skylight
When it comes to choosing a new skylight, you want to ensure you stick with your home’s current theme or design. For a more modern home, square or rectangular shapes typically add complexity to the aesthetics of a room. If you have a curved stairway, you may like to highlight this space with a circular feature skylight. Keep in mind, due to the building structure, not every room of a property can have a skylight installed in a central position. You may be limited by what you can do. Remember to choose a skylight design that says something about your home and adds a unique aesthetic quality!
So how do I decide which new skylight is right for my property?
Choosing a new skylight really comes down to several factors:
- Your current budget – how much you choose to spend will determine the style and placement of your new skylight
- What you are trying to achieve – ask yourself, is illumination the main goal, or are ventilation and the aesthetic benefits also part of the decision?
Once you answer these few simple questions, you’re ready to reach out to a professional
Contact the team at Skydome Brisbane
They’ll come out and give you an obligation-free quote right away. Servicing Loganholme and its surrounds, give them a call today on (07) 32 99 4377. You might also like to view their entire service range online.