A skylight in a house installed in the roof is the best way to illuminate the attic. They let in up to 1.8 times more light than traditional windows in a vertical wall. These polycarbonate domes offer more freedom in room lighting: they can be installed in different locations on the roof and in different combinations. The glazing area must correspond to the size of the room – 1m² can illuminate 8-12 m² of the attic.
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Needs analysis
Choosing a skylight for your home requires taking into account several key steps.
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Needs analysis | Determine your home’s solar lighting requirements |
| 2. Assessment of roof conditions | Checking the type of roof, its slope, structure and the possibility of installing skylights. |
| 3. Choosing the type of skylight | Decide on the type of skylight (e.g. dome, tunnel) that will be most suitable. |
| 4. Consider thermal aspects | Assessment of the thermal insulation of the skylight to ensure energy efficiency. |
| 5. Analysis of safety requirements | Ensuring that the skylight meets safety standards, e.g. resistance to loads, burglary. |
| 6. Consult an expert | Consult a professional or a company specializing in the installation of skylights. |
| 7. Determining the dimensions | Selection of appropriate skylight dimensions depending on the needs and roof possibilities. |
| 8. Choosing a manufacturer | Choosing a reputable skylight manufacturer that offers high-quality products. |
| 9. Assembly | Outsourcing the installation of the skylight to a professional installation team. |
| 10. Regular maintenance | Schedule regular inspections and maintenance of your skylight to ensure long-term operation. |
Each of these steps is important to ensure that the rooftop skylight you choose will serve you well on the factory floor, providing adequate lighting, safety and energy efficiency.
Ask a professional
Consultants from Gulajski help in choosing the right solution, taking into account the needs and characteristics of the building. Important criteria to consider when choosing a solution are, m.in,
- Roof Type – Depending on the roof type, you need to choose the appropriate form, e.g. circular, flat, convex, etc.
- Roof Pitch Angle – Roof Pitch Angle affects shape selection and size.
- Dimensions – The dimensions should be appropriate for the size of the room to be illuminated.
- Material – The material should be resistant to weather conditions and UV rays.
- Efficiency – The performance should be appropriate for your lighting needs.
- Assembly – It should be easy to assemble and disassemble.
Additional functions of a skylight for the home – it can have additional functions such as sound insulation, thermal insulation, ventilation or the ability to adjust the light intensity.
Consultants from Gulajski will help you choose the right solution that will meet the requirements for room lighting, while being an aesthetic and functional element of the roof. Thanks to this, you can be sure that the product will be well suited to your needs and will serve you for many years.
You can order high-quality polycarbonate skylights of any size from our company. See the full offer: https://www.gulajski.pl/swietliki-dachowe/ or call and ask for details: Tel/fax.: +48 (32) 236 30 05
When choosing a material, it is necessary to determine the place in the attic that we want to illuminate. It can be a guest room, bedroom, bathroom or kitchen. Wooden bases require more frequent periodic maintenance in the event of increased humidity in the rooms.
Therefore, polycarbonate skylights can be used in the bathroom or kitchen. In rooms with lower humidity, it is possible to install wooden roof windows, as well as white PVC or laminated windows, which perfectly blend in with the interior.
When choosing a skylight, you should pay attention to where you install it and what its main purpose is:
- Standard
They are the most popular and are offered by most manufacturers, they differ in quality, factory finish, and warranties. Manufacturers offer several modifications, different versions of classic models of roof windows. Usually, the skylight is difficult to access or cannot be opened manually. - Semi-panoramic roofs (with raised tilt axis)
These models are recommended for installation in rooms where they will not only act as the main source of daylight. These, on the other hand, can be conveniently turned over and opened. The axis of the window opening is not in the middle of the window, but at 3/4 of the window height, so that the sash does not “enter the room”, which guarantees free and safe access and allows you to stand by the open window and enjoy the view to the outside. This option is currently offered by more than one roof window manufacturer. If the distance from the floor to the bottom of the window frame is about 1.2 – 1.3 m, then a functional and comfortable roof window will be the best option when looking for an optimal price-performance ratio. - Panoramic roof windows are recommended for those who particularly value safety, functionality, comfort, quality and energy savings. They are installed in rooms where they will serve not only as the main source of daylight, but also as a panoramic window. This type of roof window has two pivots: in the upper part of the window and 3/4 of the window height or through the middle of the window. This kind of roof window is very convenient to open.
- If the distance from the floor to the bottom of the window frame is about 1 – 1.3 m, then an extremely functional, safe and comfortable roof window will be the best option for those looking for exceptional quality, comfort and energy efficiency.
- Hydroizolacja. Kolejną istotną kwestią jest zadaszenie domu, czyli rodzaj zadaszenia. Ma to znaczenie przy wyborze zestawu do montażu świetlików dachowych – dystansowych hydroizolacji. Są dwojakiego rodzaju: na dachy faliste i na dachy płaskie. Dlatego będziesz musiał odpowiedzieć na pytanie, jaki rodzaj pokrycia dachowego posiadasz.
Additional Features
They can have various types of additional functions that affect their usability and effectiveness in lighting rooms. Below you can see some examples of such features:
- Thermal insulation – They have a special glass or thermal insulation layer that prevents heat loss from the room through the roof. Thanks to this, the room remains warm, which can reduce heating costs.
- Sound insulation – They have a special glass or acoustic layer that allows you to minimize noise from outside into the room.
- Adjustable light intensity – They have a mechanism to adjust the light intensity so you can adjust the amount of light to suit your lighting needs.
- Ventilation – They have a ventilation function, which allows air exchange in the room and improves its quality.
- Automatic Control – They have automatic control that allows you to control them remotely using a remote control or an app on your smartphone.
- Sensors – They have sensors that allow you to automatically adjust the lighting to the external conditions or to the intensity of light in the room.
Additional functions affect their usability and allow for better adjustment of lighting to the needs of users.
You can order high-quality polycarbonate skylights of any size from our company. See the full offer: https://www.gulajski.pl/swietliki-dachowe/ or call and ask for details: Tel/fax.: +48 (32) 236 30 05
Autor: Tomasz Matuszek; Dział Marketingu - Firma Gulajski