Installing skylights can make rooms brighter and more inviting and improve airflow, but skylights aren’t necessarily appropriate for every house. This is how to tell if skylights are right for your home.

Consider the Height of the Ceiling

Skylights generally work best in rooms with vaulted ceilings. In an area with a high ceiling, skylights can be an attractive upgrade. In a room with a lower ceiling, however, skylights can look out of place.

Think about How Much Sun Skylights Would Let In

You’ll also have to think about the sun’s position at different times of the day and the sun’s angle in relation to your house. Those factors can influence the amount of sunlight that would come in through skylights.

More natural light can be beneficial, but too much sunlight can be a liability. Having sunlight streaming in through skylights for several hours each day might make the room unbearably hot. Instead of enjoying the natural light, you might be forced to run the air conditioner and pay higher utility bills just to keep the room at a moderate temperature.

Figure out If Installing Skylights Is the Best Way to Achieve Your Goal

Skylights can let in more sunlight and make a room brighter, and some can be opened to increase airflow. Windows can serve the same purposes. If the height of your ceiling or the position of the sun would be problematic, having contactors install one or more windows might make more sense than installing skylights.

Cost can also be a deciding factor. Installing skylights can be more complex and more expensive than installing windows. If money is tight, you might be better off adding a window.

Learn More about How to Tell If Skylights Are Right for Your Home

Every house is unique. If you’re thinking about adding skylights to your home, but you aren’t sure if that would be a wise move, get in touch with LaBrusciano Roofing & Exteriors. A member of our team can visit your house, conduct an inspection, and tell you if installing skylights is a good option. Call us today at (610)624-8850.