Why You Should Replace Your Skylight Windows

Many homeowners assume that when you get fog in between your glass skylight panels, that you need to replace the entire unit. However, you can just replace the glass units alone. There are many benefits to changing the glass units in your skylights.

Add Natural Light

Natural lighting is the biggest attraction of new, clean skylight windows. Well-lit homes provide very attractive living spaces. The more natural light you let into your home, the less you have to rely on artificial lighting and high electrical bills.

Increase Privacy

With skylights, natural light can be let into a home without showcasing the inside to the whole neighborhood. At night, when your lights are on and it is dark outside, almost anyone can see into your home. This usually causes people to close their blinds. With skylights, there is no need to worry about closing blinds or even having blinds.

Provide Health Benefits

Clean, new, skylight glass provides health benefits by supplying regular doses of sunlight. Having an insufficient amount of sunlight is directly linked to SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Natural light encourages your body to produce Vitamin D, and well-lit homes can increase productivity and stimulate one’s mind.

Energy Savings

Skylights help increase energy efficiency and reduce energy costs. By letting in natural light, you can take advantage of a free, natural resource. During the cooler months, natural sunlight can help you reduce the need to keep the heat on at all times. By reducing the amount of lighting and heating your home uses, you can save energy and reduce your energy bills.

Add Value

Through the energy saving benefits alone, skylights will pay for themselves in the long run. They may cost you a little more up front, but in the end, they will reduce energy costs and save you money. Skylights add a decorative touch to any room, especially rooms in the middle of the house that don’t have access to exterior walls.

Have your skylight windows replaced by Baystate Screen and Window today! Contact us at 781-710-8729 or fill out a contact form.