Skylights continue to increase in popularity, and for good reason; they provide several structural and personal advantages for home owners. Whether you are ready to get started with an installation or are just starting to think about the possibilities, consider the following list of benefits.
Benefits to Your Home
1. Reduced Energy Consumption
Skylights provide plenty of natural lighting and heat with no additional cost or energy use. Those who prefer going green can decrease their home’s dependency on artificial lighting and lower electricity usage by as much as 10%. Particularly beneficial in colder climates, skylights can also lower heating bills.
2. Reduction in Mildew and Mold Buildup
Natural lighting – particularly direct sunlight – is one of the best natural disinfectants. Bacterial and fungal buildup are often related to respiratory problems and thrive in darker and damp environments.
3. Improved Aesthetics
When it comes to interior design, nothing beats natural lighting. Architects have long found the challenge of incorporating natural illumination into a structure or building a rewarding task. Daylight generally provides better color, definition, highlights, and overall visual appeal to any space.
4. Added Value to Your Home
Skylights are seen as a luxury amenity and add a premium to the value, quality, and comfort of a home.
Benefits to Your Health
5. Improved Productivity
Natural lighting stimulates activity and awakens the mind and senses. Case studies prove time and again that people perform significantly better under natural lighting than under artificial lights. This is true in both home and work environments.
6. Reduced Depression
A lack of natural lighting can trigger depression and have negative effects on the immune system. Poor lighting causes eye fatigue and headaches, which can lead cause further depression and illness. Conversely, sunlight is a natural mood enhancer and protects against seasonal mood changes.
7. Vitamin Production and Other Health Benefits
Sunlight provides several natural health benefits. It provides much needed vitamin D and prevents vitamin B1 deficiencies. Exposure sunlight helps in avoiding other illness because of these deficiencies. Sunlight can also stimulate faster recovery from illness and lower blood pressure, leading to reduced stress.
Skylights provide healthier, more enjoyable, and more attractive living spaces, nourish both mental and physical health, and add value to your home. If you are interested in installation or repair services, speak with one of our professionals today at Hadley Roofing Inc.