Two new models labeled with the eChoice brand meet strict U-factor and solar heat gain coefficient requirements.
The maker's Energy Star-qualified tubular skylight can now be managed by a Solar Powered Dimmer. The dimmer allows users to control the amount of natural light entering the home.
Natural light can enhance a home and lift the spirits of its inhabitants. Architect Michael Klement discusses some factors to consider when designing with natural light.
New interior and exterior products for high-end remodeling.
The latest in skylights.
A variety of skylight styles and options to use in the home.
Installing a skylight can be a simple one-off job or the icing on the cake of a larger remodeling project. Either way, Matt Philbin sleeps better knowing he won't get callbacks on the Velux skylights he uses exclusively.
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When it comes to retrofitting skylights, two aspects of the job —framing the light well and flashing the unit — have the greatest potential for problems. Framing is typically only a problem in trussed roofs, but, says veteran remodeler Les Deal of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, “All of the houses I'm working on have trusses.”
New products come in an array of configurations and styles.