| Many contractors and designers feel that adding a | | | | your home. Usually they have a small handle that |
| roof skylight to your home will add to the value | | | | allows the glass to be tilted at an angle of |
| and beauty of it. There are many different styles | | | | approximately forty-five degrees in most cases. |
| and types available on the market today, with | | | | You can get an extension for the handle so that |
| new styles coming out all the time. Not only are | | | | you do not need to climb a ladder every time |
| there different styles and types, but they also | | | | you open or close the window. |
| serve different functions as well. You will find | | | | A roof skylight is an economical way to add light |
| them installed in many new modern homes. | | | | to a previously dark area without any added |
| A roof skylight brings in natural sunlight to your | | | | electricity costs. Some of the more modern |
| home. One of the biggest worries about them by | | | | styles are electronically controlled, which means all |
| homeowners and contractors alike is the potential | | | | you do is press a button and it will open, close or |
| for leaking. If it is installed and sealed properly | | | | adjust the venting of the skylight. Keep in mind |
| then the chances of a leak developing decrease | | | | that you will have to close it during wet weather |
| considerably. The technology has improved over | | | | otherwise the rain will surely come in your home. |
| the years concerning the installation of skylights. | | | | Most do-it-yourself centers or building supply |
| A new type of roof skylight is the venting type. | | | | centers should carry a good supply of roof |
| These allow fresh air to enter your home. Most | | | | skylights. Alternatively, they may have a catalog |
| skylights are either square or rectangular; | | | | from which you can choose the style you want |
| however, there are round ones available on the | | | | and place an order for it. In most cases, this is a |
| market today as well. In some cases, the venting | | | | job for a professional contractor because you |
| style will help reduce the cooling costs incurred in | | | | want to make sure it is properly sealed. |