Add Natural Light To A Converted Attic With A Skylight Installation

It makes sense to want more light if you've converted an attic from a storage space into a living space, such as a bedroom or office. A lack of natural light can make the space feel dark and gloomy, especially if the attic has a lot of low ceilings and no windows. 

When you begin exploring having new windows installed, you may have fallen in love with the look of an attic skylight. Getting the best results for a new attic skylight installation can be done with the following tips in mind. 

Carefully Assess the Room for Placement 

The first thing you'll need to do to ensure that the right skylight is chosen for your attic is to have a professional assessment done. From where natural light hits your home to whether you have a bed or desk you want to plan around, a professional can help determine what areas would be best fitted with a new skylight.

The contractor can mark the area where the skylight will be installed, making it easy to visualize how it will look. This can allow you to make changes to the placement before any construction work begins. 

Consider If a Venting Skylight is for You 

As you explore your options for skylights, you'll find that sizing and framing can vary greatly. This flexibility in appearance can help you find a skylight that matches your home on the interior and exterior. Another quality you'll need to consider as you look for a skylight to have installed is whether you want it to have the ability to open and close. 

Skylights that can open are called venting skylights and can be a great option if you want to bring fresh air into your home. Since venting skylights can be expensive, anywhere between $400 to $1200, it's a design choice you'll want to be sure of before you go with this option.

Insist on a Professional Installation

While it may be possible to install a standard window alone, there are a lot of complexities involved in skylights that make it essential to work with a professional contractor. Skylight windows are installed at an angle, making it nearly impossible to hold them up and have them installed correctly. 

Instead of worrying about the weight and issues that can arise with the installation, a window installation contractor will ease your concerns. 

Having a skylight window installed in your attic can make a significant difference in the appearance of your home. Consider the above tips for installing a skylight to bring in more light and be a project you're satisfied with.

To learn more, contact a window installation company.

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