Skylight is a great option for modern and traditional homes. It adds natural light, ventilation and a touch of Architectural elegance. If your home has limited daylight, then the role of skylights becomes even more crucial.
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Here are a few things you should know before you proceed with your skylight design selection:
Understanding Skylight Types
The first step in choosing the right skylight design for your British home is exploring the different types of skylights available in the market:
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Fixed Skylights
This kind of skylight is fixed and does not open. These are ideal for bringing natural light to areas where ventilation is not required, like staircases and hallways. Here, you get natural light in the area but without air.
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Vented Skylights
These skylights can be opened to allow fresh air and sunlight inside the room. These skylights allow for fresh air circulation and ventilation inside the house. It is suitable for kitchen, bathroom and other areas where you want ventilation.
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Tubular Skylights
These are compact skylights and use a reflective tube to capture and distribute sunlight into the interior space. These are suitable for small rooms or areas with limited space.
Analysing Your Home’s Architecture
Depending upon your home’s style and requirements, you can choose one of the skylights. If you have a traditional British cottage or one of the period homes, you should consider skylights with more ornate frames and detailing to complement the existing aesthetics.
Whereas if you own a modern and minimalist home, you should choose sleek, flat-roofed skylights that blend seamlessly with your modern design.
Depending on your budget and preferences, you may choose any type of skylight and design. Each home has a unique requirement and aesthetics.
Placement Options
In the selection process, the desired place also plays a vital role. If the placement option is south facing, then the skylight will have more sunlight throughout the day, making them perfect for brightening the areas which require high sunlight, like living rooms and dining areas.
Meanwhile, the north-facing skylights will have more consistent light and no direct sunlight, which makes them suitable for areas like bedrooms and home offices where glare might be an issue.
The placement and reason should match to have a smooth and satisfactory result. Talk to experts to learn your all-possible placement options.
Call our trained expert on 0800 6444 777, and we will help you find a good spot. You also discuss various options of skylights available as per your location and house condition.
Assessing Lighting and Air Needs
While choosing the right skylight design, you need to assess your needs and the purpose of the skylight.
Are you looking to brighten up a dark room or wish to create a dramatic focal point? If this matches your purpose, then you should go for fixed skylights with robust material for safety. Fixed skylights will give you focused light and direct sunlight.
If you are looking for fresh air and proper ventilation, then you should choose a ventilated skylight. This will solve your purpose of proper ventilation.
Are you a reader looking for a spot with natural lighting or a workspace owner looking for light focused on your table? Then you should go for tubular skylights. These kinds of skylights provide you focused illumination to specific areas.
Energy Efficiency
While selecting skylights, ensure that they have low-emissivity coatings and insulated frames to minimise heat loss during the winter months and reduce heat gain from the sun in summer. You may also consider double or triple glazing, depending on the weather conditions in your area, to improve insulation and reduce noise pollution.
Look for designs that are aesthetically pleasing and also save energy, giving owners benefits of both worlds. Both modern and traditional houses should have energy-efficient skylights to save on bills.
Maintenance
Choose a skylight that can be easily cleaned; nobody wants to spend hours cleaning reach skylights. Select designs that are easy to maintain and have accessible hinges and removable panes. Regular cleaning and proper upkeep will keep your skylight clean and transparent so you can enjoy views and be functional in the coming years.
Buyers are advised to opt for simple and sleek designs for hassle-free cleaning.
Consulting Professionals
Consult professionals when in doubt about where and how to install a skylight. Their expertise can help ensure that your skylights are installed correctly and perform optimally.
Consult Groom & Co. – Call us at 0800 6444 777 or drop an email at info@groomnco.co.uk.
Our technicians have a keen eye for detail that has been honed over many years of working on roofing projects. They have the knowledge and technical skills to deliver lasting and attractive results at your home. Our team works with homeowners across London, Kent, Surrey, and other parts of south-east England, completing roofing installations and repairs to the highest standard.
Conclusion
Choosing the right skylight design for your British home is a complex decision that requires careful consideration of various factors like the home’s architecture, lighting needs, energy efficiency requirement and maintenance. So, choose a skylight that fits your preferences, needs, and budget.
