{"id":1911,"date":"2021-05-02T16:30:51","date_gmt":"2021-05-02T20:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myenergymonster.com\/energy-efficiency-blog\/?p=240"},"modified":"2023-01-14T00:31:20","modified_gmt":"2023-01-14T00:31:20","slug":"how-to-keep-your-home-cool-when-you-have-skylights-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wattsonhomesolutions.com\/how-to-keep-your-home-cool-when-you-have-skylights-6\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Your Home Cool When You Have Skylights"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Helping Residents Save Energy<\/h2>\n

As a home addition, skylights can make any room look bright and unique with natural light. Skylights can keep your home bright during the day, and even provide an indoor view of the moon and stars at night. The right type of skylight can even help to reduce glare and reflections caused by UV exposure while also limiting the amount of heat produced when sunlight enters the room. While the benefits of having skylights are pretty obvious, one of the main challenges our customers face is the heat gain and keeping rooms with skylights cool.<\/p>\n

Skylights come with many benefits and can be a great option for reducing energy costs<\/a>. The installation of a skylight causes natural light to enter the room – which reduces the need for extra lighting. On those extremely warm days, however, you may find yourself in a more complicated situation. While skylights are known to reduce heat by themselves, the temperatures may still be too high these days.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, there are methods that can be used to keep the area cool when you have a skylight installed on the roof. We take a closer look at two of the most effective strategies. Let\u2019s examine how to keep your home cool when you have skylights.<\/p>\n

Use\u00a0Skylight\u00a0Shades & Covers to Keep Your Home Cool<\/h2>\n

Skylights are windows on the roof of a house that allows natural light to come in. They can make any room look bright and unique. In order to keep your home cool and energy-efficient, we recommend using skylight covers. These window coverings block the Solar Heat and keep the inside of your home from becoming too hot during the summer.<\/p>\n

Most people install skylights to conserve\u00a0energy. However, if your home gets too hot from the\u00a0light streaming\u00a0directly through your ceiling, you will likely use your air conditioning<\/a> more frequently, which will result in a higher\u00a0energy\u00a0bill.\u00a0Skylight\u00a0covers allow you to reduce the heat of the sun without blocking the sun\u2019s light. The covers are made from durable, thick fabrics that usually contain aluminum. The aluminum in\u00a0skylight\u00a0covers helps reflect sunlight without overheating or burning the fabric. If you use\u00a0skylight\u00a0covers, you won\u2019t have to alter the temperature on your air conditioning unit. Your home will stay comfortable, even during extremely hot weather.<\/p>\n

Bonus\u00a0Tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Looking for more ways to bring your home\u2019s temperature and\u00a0energy\u00a0costs down? Schedule your no-cost\u00a0home\u00a0energy\u00a0assessment<\/a>\u00a0today!<\/p>\n

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Skylight Shades<\/h2>\n

Skylights are perfect for beautifying your home and\u00a0saving\u00a0energy<\/a>; however, you must know how to keep too much sunlight from entering and overheating your home once you install them.\u00a0Skylight\u00a0covers are the perfect solution. They are a\u00a0cost-effective way\u00a0to enjoy your skylights while\u00a0keeping your\u00a0energy\u00a0costs down<\/a>. \u00a0Especially during the long, hot days in the summer\u00a0months, it\u2019s important to keep your home\u00a0energy\u00a0efficient and cool by covering your skylights. \u00a0Looking for other ways to save\u00a0energy\u00a0in your home<\/a>? \u00a0Contact us today for a no-cost\u00a0home\u00a0energy\u00a0assessment<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bonus Tip:\u00a0<\/strong>You can control the temperature in each room of your home by installing ductless mini-splits<\/a>. Click here to learn whether\u00a0ductless mini-splits<\/a>\u00a0are right for your home.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Skylight shades are installed on the inside of the room. There are different options when it comes to adding a shade system to a skylight. Standard shades are popular, but some people also prefer the alternative – a set of blinds<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There are some skylight brands that will include a built-in shading system with the structure. In these cases, you will usually find that a horizontal curtain is used. These curtains are usually installed at a tight position on the inside of the skylight. They are then pulled up or down, depending on your needs.<\/p>\n

There are both pros and cons when it comes to the use of a skylight shade. Understanding these will ensure you are able to make an informed decision – especially when choosing between covers and shades.<\/p>\n

Some of the top benefits that skylight shades can offer include:<\/p>\n