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Three Advantages of Adding Skylights to Your Scottsdale Home

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home renovation in ScottsdaleFew things compare to having natural sunlight flowing into your home. Natural sunlight can help regulate our circadian rhythm, which ultimately helps us to sleep better at night. It can also help prevent the winter “blues.”

Many of today’s newer homes are automatically built with skylights. Not only are they practical, but they also can add aesthetic beauty to the overall look of your home.

Advantages of Adding a Skylight

If you are remodeling your existing home, here are three advantages of adding skylights:

  1. They can reduce your electric bill. When you strategically place skylights, you can reduce the need for electric lighting during the day. It also can add some heat to your home. Together, this can cut down on the amount of electricity and heat you will need during the colder months of the year.
  2. They can help you maximize natural light in darker areas of your home. Instead of removing that gorgeous shade tree located in front of your home, add a skylight in your entryway so you can continue to enjoy the natural sunlight. A skylight can help to brighten almost any dark area of your home. It can also give you the advantage of making the area appear larger, giving the room the illusion of space and depth.
  3. They help preserve the environment. As you may already be aware, a current trend in building is “green homes,” or  houses that are developed with the idea of maximizing efficiency and preserving nature. While some types of green technology can be pricey, adding a skylight or two is pretty affordable, especially when considering the cost savings they will generate (and helping you reduce your carbon footprint!). 

Skylights can transform an average, basic-looking home into a beautiful home, while helping you to reduce your energy costs. At Republic West Remodeling, we would be honored to have the chance to put our 15+ years of experience to work for you. For more information about skylight installation, or any other home renovation project in Scottsdale, contact us today.

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