A Guide To Skylights Vinyl Windows

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A definition and description of the different types of skylights

vinyl windows that can be installed in a home.

Skylights vinyl windows are a familiar architectural sight in

most modern day homes. They are usually situated in smaller

rooms that don’t have a lot of light because of a need for

privacy (such as a bedroom or bathroom) or in larger rooms that

are leant a sense of majesty from having the sunlight pour in

through a vast gap in the roof.

The reason it is important to have skylights that are seamed

with vinyl is that they help keep cold air out and warm air in.

However this can be a drawback if you live in a hot climate and

the sun is beating down through your skylight vinyl windows all

day. In hotter climates tinted skylight windows or ones equipped

with automatic shades are more useful so that the cost of your

air conditioning does not rocket sky high. Skylight vinyl

windows are best utilized in colder, damper climates where

insulation from the elements is needed.

The larger they are the better skylights vinyl windows look in

any room. The usual size of skylight vinyl windows is between

one and four square feet. Cubbyhole sized ones just look tacky

unless they are highlighting a sculpture or a plant.

However sometimes you only have room for a small vinyl sealed

skylight in which case it is recommended that you buy one that

has a funnel shape that is wider at the bottom. This allows more

light than normal to be filtered into the room from the skylight

and then be spread and reflected over a larger area. Light adds

heat. Make sure that this type of skylight is also vented to

allow heat to escape if you live in a hot climate.

In essence there are three different types of vinyl sky light

windows.

Vented Skylight. The vented skylight is more of a modern entity,

as before the late eighties most skylights did not have the

ability to open or close. These types of skylight vinyl windows

can be opened either electronically or manually. The vinyl

stripping around the frame of the window prevents them from

leaking rain.

Sun Tunnels. Sun tunnels are essentially holes that are about a

foot wide that allow sunlight through to dim areas of your home.

They are installed to allow more natural light into bathrooms,

basements, attics and even closets

Skylight Window Shades – These are skylights that come with a

lid. Sometimes it isn’t always ideal to have the sunlight

brightening your room especially if you want to take a nap or

view a movie in the dark. These types of skylights come with a

remote that allows you to adjust the amount of light in the room.

Skylight vinyl windows are so secure and water proof that the

need to frame the skylight with wood is no longer necessary. The

vinyl also prevents double paned windows from sweating. However

if you prefer the more elegant, finished look of wood wrapped

windowpanes they can be easily fitted around skylight vinyl

windows to achieve a more traditional appearance.

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