By letting natural light stream in, a skylight gives a room a feeling of spaciousness and light. By reducing the need for electric lighting, it can help trim energy bills.<\/p>\n
A skylight is basically a window in a roof. Its frame is designed to withstand the rigors of weather, and its flashing works with the roofing material to seal out rain and snow. A roof window, which pivots at the center, is designed for use in an attic room.<\/p>\n
Some older skylights leak because of poorly sealed flashings. Others drip because of unchecked condensation that collects when warm room air comes in contact with a skylight’s cold inner surface. Leaks can usually be fixed by resealing the flashings. Condensation is tougher to correct; it calls for improving a house’s ventilation.<\/p>\n
Newer skylights are virtually leak-free, thanks to rugged construction and easy-to-install, integral flashings. They’re also equipped with channels that carry away condensation.<\/p>\n
Although some frames are solid wood or aluminum, most new skylights are made of a combination of metal, vinyl, and wood. The exterior frames tend to be aluminum cladding with a durable finish; the part visible from inside is often made of solid wood, plywood, or white vinyl.<\/p>\n
Some skylights are glazed with acrylic or polycarbonate, others with glass. Plastic versions are lightweight and economical and are often used where a glass skylight could be easily broken. Because they’re molded, they come only in standard sizes and shapes: flat rectangles, bubbles and domes, pyramids, and dormer models, for example.<\/p>\n
Some skylights open a few inches to allow air circulation. They’re usually operated with a pole, but motorized versions are also available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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