Roof Skylights | Save energy usage | Office or Home
Today, more and more people are opting for roof skylights in the construction of their homes. They’re finding that the advantages that sun tubes offer are worth the investment, specially because they tend to reduce electricity bills, which means that overtime, they would pay themselves off and start paying them.
It’s always recommended to use the services of a professional in a skylights installation. The best option is usually through a contractor that has been authorised by the company that manufactured the roof skylights. It’s also the most expensive solution, but it’s worth it if they will guarantee both the quality of the skylight as well as the quality of the skylight installation. You can also use a general repairman. This is cheaper in the short term, but it might be more expensive in the long run, as they don’t usually guarantee their work for as long as a contractor does.
You can also install your own roof skylights. However, this option is greatly discouraged and should only be chosen where no other option is available and if you have a great amount of experience and knowledge in carpentry or building. Otherwise, you’ll find the hard way that a skylight installation is not as easy as it seems at first. It’s a task complex enough to have many things that can go wrong. You might not have the right tools needed (that is, if you know which tools are needed for a skylight installation). Or you might get a result that’s not what you wanted or with a low quality. Finally, you might hurt yourself or fall down, or maybe drop something and hurt someone else.
Nevertheless, it’s a good idea to know the basic steps involved in a roof skylight installation. That way, you can give better instructions to the person who will be conducting the skylight installation. In addition, a professional might see details or problems that escaped you at first. If you have a general understanding of the installation process, you will understand better his suggestions and will be able to take better decisions if you’re asked to decide on specific details.
Finally, it’s better to be at home when the skylight installation takes place. The whole process takes a few hours, and if you’re there, you can clarify any doubts or answer any questions that arise. Otherwise, you’ll force the service man to interrupt the installation and come back another day, leaving the work exposed to the elements. It really is better to take a day off at work and get it all done for good.
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We have found many ways of introducing light into our houses and homes. These range from complete conservatories made from glass in a narrow framework, through custom built, atrium roofing sections, to smaller fixed or opening windows fitted into an existing roof.
I would really not recommend people install their own roof skylights. For the following reasons:
Health and Safety- Many amateurs will not use the appropriate safety equipment to ensure that they are working at height safely. Ladders appropriate to the task need to be checked and maintained to ensure that you can climb onto the roof safely. Also proper ladder safety techniques need to be used when carrying the skylights onto the roof.
Risk of damage- If a skylight is installed incorrectly it can cause extensive damage, to both the roof cavity, and the internal walls. If the flashing is not waterproofed properly, then water can seep through and cause water damage, and mould buildup, which can lead to expensive repair bills , and can negatively affect your health.
Positioning- A skylight needs to be positioned correctly in the house, and correctly in the room to ensure that it provides adequate lighting. If installed on the wrong angle it can lose its efficiency, and you will be wasting your money.
For what it is worth, I am not a skylight installer trying to win you over as a client. Instead I work with a skylights company and I have heard of all the horror stories that can come when one is installed incorrectly. So obtain the services of a professional, and then you will not have any problems to worry about.
You make some good points here. Thank you for your comments
Different style of skylight roofing design has been created. But with its apparent benefits and advantages, installing a skylight has gone beyond commercial uses. It will help much if you check out the web for more and better options. To make sure you save best, do not compromise quality over cost.
Yes we agree with what you have said Fredrick, especially compromising on quality. Thank you for your comments