Skylight Placement Tips for Durham & The GTA

skylight placement tips for new installations

Skylight installation is worth exploring if you want to make a valuable and attractive addition to your home. They provide an abundance of natural light while also adding visual appeal and increasing your home’s energy efficiency. Installing a single skylight could bring your room 30 to 35% more light compared to what a typical window…

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How To Patch A Skylight Hole

Fix a leaky skylight

Since skylights are installed on the roof, they’re particularly vulnerable to leaks. Their installation interrupts the roof’s natural barrier against the elements, so any gaps or cracks can easily let in water. Rainwater runs off the roof and collects around the skylight, seeping through any openings. Over time, the flashing around a skylight can also…

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Sun Tunnel vs. Skylight: Which is better?

A comparison of skylights and sun tunnels

Are you debating sun tunnel vs. skylight? These are two popular ways to bring natural illumination into a home. Each has distinct benefits, including lower energy usage and power bills, improved mood and mental health, enhanced home value, and a more eco-friendly home. Many people like a room drenched in sunlight, and installing a skylight…

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Roof Window or Skylight? Here’s How You Decide…

Skylights on a flat roof

A roof window or skylight are great choices, and not just for luxurious homes. They can fill the need in places that don’t get a lot of light. They are great for letting light into a large space made from an open floor plan.  Of course, if you have a spacious attic and want to…

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