Many homeowners in the UK are now realising the importance of improving the natural light in their homes. And what was once a trend to reduce window size in the home has now gone the other way, with homeowners putting in extra windows to bring the outside inside.
Roof lights
Roof lights are an excellent option for any home which has a flat roof. They are made from a variety of materials and can come in opening and non-opening types. The latest roof lights on the market use the apt name €˜sun- tunnels' and they do just that €“ reflect the sunlight along a tube like-tunnel into the room below. They are ideal for an interior room with a pitched roof above as the tunnel can be adjusted to match the pitch and funnels daylight into the dark corners of a room.
Although the sun tunnels provide a surprising amount of light, during the winter, overcast days or at night, LED lights can be installed inside the tunnels to augment the natural light and give you a spotlight any time that you want.
Roof windows
Roof windows, such as those from Duratech, Velux, Fakro, Roto and others, have transformed many homes across the UK. The addition of extra windows in the roof line gives the homeowner the ability to transform the loft space into a usable room.
Roof windows come in a wide variety of sizes and multiple windows can be mounted side by side or above one another to give a much larger area of light. There are also balcony and terrace options which give you an outside space alongside the glazing.
It's important to take care of any roof lights or roof windows you have fitted to your home. Areas around the roof lights or windows are prone to leaks if regular maintenance is not carried out.
