A New Skylight Can Add Value To Your Home

When it comes to remodeling a home, two factors remain uppermost in the minds of homeowners – improving the quality of life for the occupants of the house and adding value to the home. The first consideration is obvious, but the second one is overlooked surprisingly often. Even if you are not thinking of selling your home, you need to ensure that its value keeps appreciating. You never know when you may need to sell it or pass it on to the children. Selling a home is always painful, but if you get a good price for it, the transition to a new living environment becomes easier. And if it goes to the children, you want to be sure that you give them the best that you can.

How Are Your Skylights?

An aspect of renovation that is frequently ignored is that of replacing skylights. You appreciate the sunlight that they bring into the home. You like the fact that you don’t need to use electric lights during the day – the savings on your electricity bill is a recurring gift. But skylights are easy to ignore. Are the ones in your home old and dull? Is the glass scratched or cracked? Is there seepage when it rains? Is the frame warped so that unwanted airflow goes in and out? It makes sense to add skylight replacement to your home remodeling plans.

Why Replacing Skylights Makes Sense

• The first aspect to keep in mind is the quality of the new skylight. You want to install the best so that there are no problems in the future that will cause you and your family hassles. Also, a top-quality skylight, professionally installed, will be a value-added feature if you should decide to sell the house in the future.
• The saving on electricity bills is something that a new owner will appreciate and which is another plus factor for the selling price.
• The additional sunlight that comes through the new skylight will make the home interiors more attractive both for the current residents and also for any future buyers which becomes another selling plus point.
• The sunlight that comes inside during the winter carries warmth, which will reduce your heating bills. A skylight that can be opened to allow the rising hot air to vent during the summer will reduce the air conditioning load. These are factors that will have a positive impact on a prospective buyer.
• A skylight can be an interesting architectural feature, especially if it is new looking. This can also be added to the selling points for the house.

Be Sure Of Getting The Best

Making skylight replacement part of your home renovation is easy. Solatube is the world leader in skylight technology and devices. From tubular daylighting devices to traditional skylights, this company is known for quality, reliability, great design features and a focus on not just meeting but exceeding customer expectations. Those living in or near the San Francisco Bay Area only need to contact Sunlight Concepts, the Premier Dealer for the area to have their skylight replacement done quickly, economically and to the highest standards. Here’s why Solatube skylights from Sunlight Concepts are the right choice:

• The right replacement solution will be available, irrespective of the skylight size, shape or configuration.
• A professional, trained and experienced skylight replacement team will ensure that the new skylight is properly installed.
• Solatube HSE Performance Series skylights give you the benefits of enhanced daylighting Health, Safety and Efficiency.
• Solatube skylights have 99.5% UV-blocking glass and Energy star-rated heat reduction.
• Solatube Clear Glass features dual pane laminated safety glass and tempered outer glass construction. Argon gas fills the space between the panes to help repel moisture and assist with thermal reduction.
• Skylights are made using high-performance insulated glass.
• Skylights are designed for maximum sound absorption.
• The solar powered Fresh Breeze Skylight can be opened when you want s that fresh air can enter the house. The opening and closing are done with the use of a remote, s the operations are hassle-free. Being solar powered, installing it qualifies you for a federal tax credit.
• Fixed skylights that do not open are also available for those who prefer that option.
• Lighting can be controlled using Solatube Performance Skylight Shades. The shades are easily opened and closed and are available in both standard and custom sizes.

To replace your old skylights, all you need to do is call Bay area (408) 317-0510 for the Bay Area and for the Monterey area (831) 220-3629. Or use the free consultation link on the Sunlight Concepts website to have an expert evaluate your skylight replacement needs and answer all your questions.