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Skylights vs. Rooflights: What’s the Difference?
If you're searching for a way to open up your home to more natural light there's a pretty good chance you've encountered the terms "skylight" and "rooflight" quite a bit. And, if you're like most people, you probably have questions about the two and whether they are the same thing....

Rooflight Installation Mistakes to Avoid
Rooflights are one of the most cost-effective ways to enhance the appearance and experience of a home while improving its energy efficiency, ramping up its curb appeal and increasing its market value. But like any type of home improvement, the installation of rooflights must be handled properly in order for...

How to Choose the Right Rooflight for Your Home
Installing a rooflight on your home is a great way to enhance its looks, its energy efficiency and ultimately, its market value. But not just any rooflight will do. You want to make sure you select one that will provide optimal aesthetic and practical benefits. But just how do you do...

Energy Efficiency and Rooflights
If you are looking for ways to improve the energy efficiency of your home or business rooflights are an excellent choice. They will not only open up your space by flooding it with natural light, they'll also enable you to reduce your monthly energy bills, which will help ensure an...

Do Rooflights Need Cleaning?
Do Rooflights Need Cleaning? A common subject that surfaces with people who want to install rooflights on their home has to do with cleaning. Do rooflights need cleaning? If so, what's the best way to clean a rooflight? And, will they need to hire a professional window cleaning service to...

Do I need special permits to install skylights in my area?
Do I need special permits to install skylights in my area? If you have decided to add skylights to your home you're probably wondering if you need a special permit to install them where you live. The short answer is "No" you do not need a special permit or special...

Benefits of Rooflights
Benefits of Rooflights? If you are contemplating the installation of rooflights on your home but are unsure the investment will be worth it, then we'd urge you to read on. In this post, the team here at Skylights Rooflight have put together a list of all the amazing benefits you...

Are skylights secure against potential intruders?
Are skylights secure against potential intruders? When contemplating the installation of skylights homeowners often wonder whether such an installation will open their home up to potential intruders. It's an understandable concern but the truth is installing a skylight poses less risk to your home than installing a standard window on...

How much does it cost to put in a Skylight?
How much does it cost to put in a Skylight? Some homeowners are reluctant to install a skylight on their home because they're under the impression the cost is prohibitive. Not only is that untrue, but the benefits you'll enjoy by installing a skylight or skylights will enhance the value...

What are Rooflights?
What are rooflights? A rooflight is a type of window installed on the roof intended to increase the amount of natural light in a home's interior. Rooflights have both aesthetic and practical qualities that enable them to enhance your decor while at the same time reducing your monthly energy bills....