Skylight Options- Which one is right for you?

There are many skylight options for a great addition to your home or building, but which one is right for you? If you cannot find one that meets your needs, there is always the option to have a custom skylight.

Most Common Types of Skylights

A fixed skylight is one that is sealed to the roof, which allows for no ventilation. This makes it a very popular option due to the ability to fend off moisture and leaks.

As you can assume, a ventilated skylight allows for airflow into the room. It is most common in kitchens or bathrooms to help remove excess moisture. It may also be a good idea to insert a screen with a ventilated skylight to help keep unwanted bugs out of your home.

While seen in both commercial and residential buildings alike, the tubular design of a skylight has three main components.

• It typically has a parabolic, roof mounted light collector.
• Contains a highly reflective tube which is a diffuser lens.
• The interior fixture that allows for electrical to be wired in. As a result, on a cloudy day it can used as a regular light fixture.

When you cannot install a fixed or ventilated skylight, this is a great option due to its small size.

Similar to a fixed skylight, curb-mounted skylights do not open. It is also an affordable option, making it one of the most common amongst homeowners. To help with leaks, a curb-mounted skylight is insulated and has a double wall.

Less Common Skylight Options

A ridged skylight is located on the pitch of the roof. It is practical when a homeowner wants the skylight to blend into the structure of the roof.

Pyramid style skylights are exactly what the name entails. The opening is a square or rectangle and leads up to a singular point. In addition, pyramid skylights are mostly used in commercial buildings.

Dome skylights allow the sunlight to be evenly distributed across a room. As a result, it is common in entrances, lobbies, or highlighting a piece of art. Even with small streams of light, it can take little light and illuminate an entire room.

Barrel skylights common uses are atriums, lobbies, and walkways. They are not often seen in residential buildings because of the lack of privacy.

A custom skylight can be used as more of a piece of art within your building. It can be as simple as a standard skylight style enlarged to better fit your building or as complicated as a brand new design, never seen before. In the end, a custom skylight is whatever you dream of and the builders can make.

If you are ever unsure about what skylight options you have, it is best to consult a professional. Thus allowing you to know exactly what can be installed in your building to get the most out of your skylight. Give Royalty a call to help you out at 800-303-8392 or fill out this free estimate form!