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The benefits of installing roof windows in your home

The benefits of installing roof windows in your home

You may have seen photographs of roof lights online and considered whether they would be a good idea for your home. Just like any home improvement project, installing pitched roof windows requires some consideration, such as whether your roof is a good candidate for one. Regardless, they have several benefits that will convince you they’re a good idea.

Energy efficiency

Every home-owner wants their home to use as little energy as possible. Roof windows can help with this. Since they let in enough sunlight during the day, they eliminate the need for artificial lights in parts of the house that would require one if they weren’t installed. They also let heat into the home, meaning that you can delay turning on heating in the early evening. Lastly, pitched roof roof lights allow air currents into the home. By doing so, they help keep a home cool in hotter months, thereby helping you save on cooling costs.

All the above combined mean that installing a roof light will pay for itself over time due to energy savings.

They can make a home safer

If, unfortunately, you have a fire in your home that you cannot contain, the best thing to do is to leave. It may not always be easy to do this depending on where the fire and the exit are. Some manufacturers make their roof windows UK large enough to be used as a fire escape. Because of this, they become a crucial tool in case of an emergency such as a fire.

They improve privacy

An opening on your home’s roof could lead to additional privacy concerns, especially when other properties are close to yours and overlook it. However, there’s something you can do about this, and that’s installing tinted pitched roof windows.

Some people even opt for a one-way tint that allows them to see out but not for people who are outside to see within. While this can reduce the amount of light that enters the home, the additional light can be enough depending on how the rest of the home is built. The additional privacy can also give you peace of mind.

They can help you create additional space in the home

Loft conversions have become popular in recent years because they allow home-owners to increase the usable space in their homes without extending it. A pitched roof skylight can provide the light required in such a space and help you avoid using artificial lights that increase energy bills.

The good news is that you can get roof windows in the UK made out of different materials and with different looks so they are an excellent fit for your home’s aesthetics.

They increase the home’s value

Valuable and practical home improvements such as adding a pitched roof window can increase the value of a home. This makes them a key consideration if you want to boost your property’s financial worth without undertaking a major renovation.

Installing a skylight is an excellent decision for any home-owner. They can become a functional part of the house, providing numerous benefits. There are numerous pitched roof window options to choose from, so you can easily find some that would be an excellent fit for your home.

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5 ways to dress awkward windows

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Whether it’s their size, shape or location – some windows can be awkward to dress. Here are a few tips to solve the potential difficulties.

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Dormer windows and roof lights

Windows in attic rooms and loft conversions are often difficult to dress. Windows that slope at an angle are best served by roller blinds. If the room at the top of the house is being used as a bedroom, stopping the bright sunlight from waking you up each morning can be something of a challenge. Luckily, VELUX Blinds are available in blackout options to remedy this problem.

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Bay windows

Roman or Venetian blinds are often the best solution here. The latter can require lots of dusting but you can get a special tool to make light work of this. And if it’s curtains you want, bay window kits are available to buy that contain curved curtain poles or tracks.

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Overlooked windows

If you live on a busy main road or there are other people’s windows facing yours at the same height, bottom up blinds are a great solution. This is especially the case if you have a lovely view out of the top of the window but people can peer in at the bottom. Fitting bottom up blinds in our front lounge has been on our ‘to do’ list for quite a while – we could easily block out the view of passing traffic to leave a far more attractive view of the trees and church steeple beyond. We must get that done soon!

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Bathroom windows

Again, roller blinds are a common solution. Or perhaps try an opaque adhesive film which restricts people’s view into this private space, but still allows light to pour in. It also avoids the need for fabrics which can get wet and attract mould.

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Arched or angled windows

Custom-made shutters might be the best answer here as they really enhance unusual shapes. Cobbling something together will probably look messy – and just installing a plain rectangular ‘off the shelf’ solution won’t maximise the potential of an interesting house feature.

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