Having a skylight in your home can offer an amazing set of benefits. Along with natural light and aesthetics, your skylight can help brighten a rather dull room. It doesn’t matter if you have recently installed a skylight or if it existed in your home when you made the purchase. Skylights often offer their own set of challenges over time. With some proper skylight maintenance, you may be able to ward off some of the common skylight problems that could occur in your home.
Avoid Overheating with Your Skylight
While a skylight can add extra natural light to your home, it can also allow extra heat into your home. While this could be a benefit during the winter months, it is often an issue during the summer months. Without proper planning, your skylight could cause additional utility bills due to overheating. It is easy to address these concerns before they become a problem. There are several options to avoid overheating from a skylight. The goal is to help block the sun from entering your home during peak heating times. This can be done by adding a UV filter to the glass. There are also options to have specialty fitted shades or blinds created for your skylight to help block the light. The benefit of the blinds is you will have the option of allowing the heat in during winter or blocking it out during summer.
How to Avoid Roof Ventilation Issues with Your Skylight
A common issue with the installation of a skylight is the conflict with roof ventilation. Proper installation of a skylight is crucial to ensure there is no conflict with the roof ventilation. A common reason for issues in the roof ventilation is when the skylight causes a conflict in the airflow from the soffit to the roof peak. If you move into a home that already has a skylight installed, it is worth the money to have a professional inspect the skylight to make sure it is not causing conflict with the airflow. It does not matter if the conflicts are caused by debris, installation, or missing components, a qualified professional should be able to direct you in the proper maintenance needed.
Is Your Skylight Leaking?
One of the most common problems with a skylight is leaking. With skylights getting so much abuse between the sun and weather, seals may break down over time. The breakdown of the seals allows for vulnerabilities that can create moisture traps. This can encourage leaking. Proper skylight maintenance will allow you to help prevent the breakdown of the seals. If your home already contained a skylight, a proper inspection should help identify if seal maintenance is required.
When you are in the market for a professional team to help with your skylight needs, the team at Home Specialty Products can help get you on your way. It does not matter if you are looking to repair a current skylight, add filtering, or install a new skylight, the team at Home Specialty Products can help guide you through the process. Reach out today to speak with a qualified professional on your skylight needs.