Sunday 26 April 2015

Keep dampness at bay by using rooflight


Have you ever given a thought about what happens to the moisture that forms inside the house? Whether we are washing, cleaning, cooking, drying clothes or simple breathing – all these activities cause moisture in small or large amount and gets absorbed into the air that circulates inside the house. As a result of airtight condition, dampness gets accumulated. If this condition is not checked at the earliest, it will cause unbearable damage to furniture, walls, carpets, paint, artifacts, etc. The most feasible and practical way to address this common problem is to build proper ventilation system and allow sunlight to enter in the house.

For this, you need to install a rooflight in the building as it will help penetrate maximum daylight inside the building. If the place is well lit, chances are less for sogginess to peep in as the heat of the sun will restrict it to a great extent. The rooflights will help in evenly spreading the light across the entire place so that all the dark and damp areas receive a healthy dose of luminosity. So instead of using bulbs, make full use of nature’s free gift i.e. sunlight. This way you can reduce energy consumption and save extra money.

Proper ventilation system is also a prerequisite of a well maintained house. Opening rooflight can let fresh air pass in and stale air pass out of the house. This will create an unsullied environment and prevent moisture from setting in. Some skylights are operated with remote controls and have come a long way from the manually controlled ones. Then there are more advanced rooflights which have sensors attached to them. They automatically close when raindrops or snowflakes drop on its surface. Such technology comes handy when you are not at home and it suddenly pours. Moreover, it is best for regions where rain or snowfall is a regular guest.

The glass industry has created a strong foothold not only in the UK but across the world. Suppliers are bringing in new technology and best quality glasses in the market and consumers are left with a plethora of options. However, always keep in mind that while purchasing a skylight, make sure the glass is tempered or laminated. You can have double or triple glazing depending on your need. 
Many dealers offer excellent services and provide assistance during the installation process. They also give rooflight next day delivery without any interruption or delay.

Saturday 25 April 2015

How rooflights can add value to your home


Although glass has featured in architecture in all the illustrious civilizations of the world, its wide usage by the masses in the form of rooflights is relatively new. Just take a look at the nearby houses and office complexes and it is clearly evident that people are appreciating the benefits of skylights and as a result they are becoming exceedingly popular in modern architecture. The engineers of newly constructed buildings make it a point to include them, and nowadays people have started installing them on existing roofs also. In other words, skylights are no longer a luxury; in fact it has become a necessity nowadays.

The main reason for its soaring popularity is because it allows light to unobtrusively pass through it. Considering the importance of sunlight in our wellbeing, the rooflights offer a practical solution in lighting up the interiors. Although the conventional windows are there yet they cannot let in as much natural light as that of a skylight because here the illumination takes place above and spreads evenly throughout the house. They come handy especially during attic conversion as installing the skylight makes room for additional space in the house.

Not only light, it is a good source of ventilation too. The lantern rooflight is best for this purpose. You have the option of permanently fixing the sidelights or keeping it open for air to pass. With advance technology, the lid can be opened and closed automatically with the help of remote control and sensory devices. As far as maintenance is concerned, these rooflights are self sufficient and require very low maintenance. Unlike earlier versions, the latest ones are robust, extremely safe and highly durable. And the quality of glass is much more superior.

The rooflights are for all weather purpose. It does not allow heat or chill to enter the house. It also restricts the entry of noise and polluted air to a large extent. Besides enhancing the building aesthetically, these rooflights provide safety and security to the inmates.

There are plenty of glass suppliers all over the UK who deal with all kinds of glass structures like roof window, walk-on, balustrades, glass beam supporters, double glazed windows, aluminium rooflights, glass atriums and much more. They have hands-on experience in this field and are extremely professional in their dealings. A majority of them give next day delivery and also provide skilled professionals for installation of the products.