Skylight: natural light in the attic

What is a skylight: definition

When we talk about skylights or skylights we are referring to a particular type of opening useful for bringing the natural light directly inside a room, which can be a attic or one attic.

In fact, these rooms are in close contact with the sky, given that they occupy the top floors of a house or building and the skylights constitute a real window onto the roof, even if it is flat.
The fact of being able to filter light into these environments makes them livable and clearly visible during the hours of the day, without having to resort to the use of artificial lightwhich becomes a complement to be used when the sun goes down or when natural light is scarce, such as on the cloudiest and gloomiest days.

The fact of being able to count on the sunlight that also enters rooms of this type, which otherwise would remain dark and unlivable, brings with it the possibility of being able to make 100% use of these environments, full of charm with a view to a renovation.

Sloped roof skylight, the importance and advantages of natural light inside the home

As reiterated on other occasions, the lighting in a home it matters a lot, both from a practical and aesthetic point of view. A house is often chosen taking into account its position andexposure to the sun.

This happens because a bright house is synonymous with a environment vitale, sanofull of potential and energy. The fact of being able to count on the massive presence of light increases the value of a propertyespecially ad residential use.

In fact, although there are experts capable of studying the arrangement of artificial light in the home, without leaving out any corner, but equipping each room with the best possible lighting based on its use, the basis is precisely natural light.

Natural light in the attic with Velux roof windows

It is not just an aesthetic discussion but an even deeper concept, linked to our natural predisposition to enjoy sole and his benefits on our health and on quality of life. No one would choose to buy a house that almost never sees sunlight: they would perceive such an environment as unhealthy.

They have great value, according to this clear logic, i upper floors and the mansards then they take over. Obviously, here the position is privileged for the view, the view and the ease that the sun finds in entering the rooms without encountering obstacles, such as the presence of trees that can shield it (see the ground floors).

And naturally well lit house it is an added value because during the day no additional light sources will be needed: natural light is free and allows us to reduce the hours of appeal toartificial lightingmaking us spend less with notable savings on consumption of electricity.

Furthermore, a completely negligible and already mentioned element, we associate natural light with a proven state of well-being on a psychophysical level for all family members, which also leads to better performance on the Workin case the office or children’s room where you study is located in the attic, improving concentration and reducing eye strain.

Velux skylights for attic

Even if the attic is used for sleeping areathe advantages of a naturally lit environment are considerable, such as a best balance of sleep/wake rhythm and a better one quality of rest night. Finally, natural light also brings with it the heat of the sunhelping to determine a pleasant temperature in winter, during beautiful days, and ideal insulation in summer.

In the case of ahome in a atticif we use the right products in terms of fixtures, the presence of light is an essential element to be enhanced to meet our practical needs, in the name of reducing costs and improving quality of life, without having to give up even a refined aesthetics. Furthermore, an opening to the outside is a useful and healthy architectural element to allow the air exchange.

Velux roof skylights, difference with roof windows

Let’s clarify things a bit, trying to explain what the main ones are differences Between skylight e roof window. The skylight or skylight is that opening that is located on the roofing of a buildingin the attic area used with non-housing purpose.

Pitched roof skylight – Velux

The first skylights, in fact, date back to buildings for industrial use, so we are talking about areas used for warehouse or warehouse. Here the need is to let in light and ventilate the room, without worrying about thethermal insulation of the environment, an indispensable element if the attic or attic in question is used as a residence.

A warehouse and its contents may not suffer from the excessive heat of the summer months and the cold in winter. But things change when the attic room is chosen as home.

In this case we must talk about real roof windows, fixtures specifically designed to guarantee the entry of light and the exchange of air as needed, but also an excellent thermal insulation and energy saving.

VELUX Integra model roof window

Only with the installation of one roof window it will be possible to make the attic completely habitable in complete safety, isolating the house from noise, protecting it from too much heat or cold and making us live in a healthy and comfortable room twelve months a year.

Roof windows: make attics bright with safe and versatile frames

Roof windows are therefore a architectural element essential to guarantee well-being and savings. A great advantage of this type of fixtures is the amount of light they can let into the house compared to other models.

Integra roof window from VELUX

This is possible due to their particular position, capable of forfeiting a constant brightness during the day, without being affected by the orientation of the sun. The lighting that comes from the roof, therefore from above, is in fact called zenithal light.

Installing attic roof windows ensures the best possible light combined with heat control and optimal insulation.

Roof windows can be solar or electrical.
There is the possibility to set and choose from time to time personalized programs based on the needs of those who live in the attic, both from the point of view of safety than cost control.

How to install roof windows

If you have found the attic you were looking for, and can’t wait to live in it, carefully choose the roof window best suited to the environment and your daily needs, rely on a serious and leading company in the sector like VELUX, and take advantage of the expert staff capable of install your roof window.

The experience of those who produce VELUX fixtures and those who install them will guarantee you a environment perfectly insulated and waterproofed. The installation of VELUX roof windows follows the steps illustrated in the video below.

We start with the preparation of the hole for theinstallation of the wooden subframe for the roof window. At this point the level is defined thermal and acoustic insulationalong the entire perimeter of the window, centimeter by centimeter, using an insulating frame.
Then a collar is also inserted for water tightness and waterproofing of the window.

It ends with the last step, that is airtight to avoid the annoying presence of condensation on the glass. Once all these tests have been performed, the VELUX roof windows they will be assembled and ready to be used.

Integra roof window from VELUX

The Integra roof window by VELUX can be the ideal solution for the attic or attic. It boasts as a plus one automatic closing which is activated in case of rain, the safety of the house, the possibility of changing the air in the entire attic with a single gesture and eight programs to meet all needs at any time of the day.

Integra window from Velux

Very silent, the VELUX Integra roof window is available in the electric or solar version, in this case, with aEasy installationfast and without having to resort to building work or making electrical connections. There are two finishes from which to choose your version of the VELUX Integra roof window: the one in natural or white pine wood.

The VELUX Integra window It can be completed with curtains and shutters, for perfect screening.

Integra window opening mechanism by Velux

Finally, the current window in the attic can be converted from manual to Integra of VELUX in just 45 minutes, simply by purchasing the appropriate conversion kit from manual to solar which includes motor, Touch Screen Control Pad, battery and rain sensor.
The operation is done without resorting to masonry interventions.

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