Flat roof lights are usually a very important acquisition in a room. They do increase the light amount into a room and at the same time lead to an overall smart and amazing outlook of a building’s interior as well as its exterior. They however come in different types and determining the best type for your room is usually at times a big challenge.
Most of the roof lights are designed in such a way that there is an outer glass pane, an inner glass panel that is laminated, internal frames and lastly external frames. The outer glass pane can be double glazed or triple glazed. Both are ideal for you and you will only have to decide which attracts you more. The inner panel is usually laminated to strengthen the panel and hence offer more security. Both the internal and external frame offer more strength to the glass roof. There is usually some space between the panels containing a light gas for more energy efficiency. It is usually important to have a stand where the glass roof will be placed on so as to secure the roof.
What are the Advantages of Flat Roof Lights?
They allow more light to flow into a room as compared to that from wall windows. They usually lead to introduction of more ventilation and hence better air circulation in a building. It leads to less electricity consumption as natural light flows to the house, hence less electricity consumption and consequently less electricity bills. The lights design make the house to look very fashionable and adorable.
What are the Types of Roof lights?
Fixed flat lights
The fixed model which does not open, is often ideal for dark rooms, to provide some natural light where the home owners do not require extra ventilation. This is common in many houses.
Opening glass lights
These are usually of two types i.e. the manual opening glass lights and the electric opening glass light. They are ideal for darker rooms that at the same time require fresh air, e.g. an office or kitchens. Manual opening roof lights are less costly and will therefore improve the attractiveness and the condition of your room but leave you with more money for other expenses and needs. Electric roof lights will add more luxury in to your home so if you have the required amount, you can go for them.
Triple glazed
This model is preferred by home owners with heat loss concerns from their room. The extra layer will ensure as much heat is trapped into the room hence minimizing the cold they would have experienced. It is therefore Eco-friendly.
Installation
It is advisable to lay your flat roof lights on the part that maximally utilizes the light access, ventilation and energy efficiency. Position your skylight in a certain slight degree to ensure that water does not say on the exact position. It is also not advisable to position your roof in an area that faces south as there will be over exposure to Ultraviolet rays which are very dangerous to human health. The other important thing is that an open light roof should not be positioned under trees or near other debris causing objects as these may fall into the house leading to a dirty house.