The Pros and Cons of Skylight and Roof Lantern Windows
Installing skylight windows in your home comes with pros and cons. Learn about them here to decide if this is right for you.
Something you may not have considered is that installing a skylight can likely increase your home's value. As it turns out, skylights seem to be becoming an increasingly sought-after home addition. Whether to give your home a boost in natural light or add a little extra warmth to a room, something as simple as one skylight can be surprisingly versatile. However, if you are contemplating whether to add a skylight to your home, there are multiple factors you should consider first. As with anything, installing skylight windows comes with pros and cons. This brief guide will help you decide if they are right for you.
Pro: Skylight Windows and roof lanterns Bring in More Light
Well-placed home skylights offer an easy way to let natural light flood into any room. The benefits here are manifold. For one, skylights in the home can be a perfect way to add a light source to a room in the centre of your house that can't have a window of its own. Also, the use of sunlight to light interior spaces can save you money on energy costs. More frequent access to natural light can even provide an overall boost in mood as well.
Con: Unwanted Heat and Sunlight
An extra source of sunlight in your home is not always a good thing! During those long summer months in warm climates, you might be surprised by how much placing a skylight in a room can make it uncomfortably hot. Without a quality shade to draw over it, you may find that your air conditioning system may have to work significantly harder to outweigh the temperature change it brings. In the end, this can end up costing you extra when your energy bill comes around. You will also need to account for sunlight's potential to fade certain carpets or items of furniture in your home.
Pro: Versatile Design Options
When it comes to installing a skylight, you have a wide range of styles, shapes, sizes, and angles of your selection. If there is a very specific way you would like a skylight to complement the space inside your home, there exists a design best suited for it without a doubt. You can even design your skylight to open, giving your home a source of fresh outdoor air. Con: Hard to Clean
Like any window, a skylight will eventually need a thorough cleaning. Despite the simple beauty it can bring into a room, a skylight normally occupies a tricky spot in your ceiling to clean should it get dirty. You will need to use a ladder and take all the more safety precautions to prevent an accident from occurring.
Experience How Skylight Windows Can Enliven Your Home
The factors determining whether skylight windows are the right choice for your home will always vary. Therefore, your first step should be consulting the professionals to see what they can do for you! Skylight Blinds Direct is here to offer expert advice on the best places you can install skylights in your home. Contact us for a free quote today! take the quiz
From enquiring to ordering the lantern blind, the company were excellent. When we needed help on fitting it they responded straight away. Excellent customer service. Highly recommend
Cleckheaton, United Kingdom, 1 month ago
Avtar
Verified Customer
Excellent service provided by Naomi. Thank you
United States, 1 month ago
PAUL
Verified Customer
The blind for our roof lantern proved to be a simple diy job with a fantastic end result. Very pleased with the end result.
Thank you Naomi and team.
Inverurie, United Kingdom, 1 month ago
Anonymous
Verified Customer
Ordered blinds for the loft windows. Arrived on time nicely packaged. Fitted well. Good quality. There was a small cut to the fabric. Contacted customer service and they advice to replace if it tears as it comes with 5yr warranty.
United Kingdom, 1 month ago
Jeremy
Verified Customer
Order easy. Installation easy. Blind excellent
West Cowes, United Kingdom, 1 month ago
Mark
Verified Customer
The blinds fitted perfectly with good instructions, and are easy to use
Galashiels, United Kingdom, 1 month ago
David
Verified Customer
Very helpful members of staff and prompt service.
1 month ago
Rob
Verified Customer
Great replacement for Velux. No issues with mould
Wick, United Kingdom, 1 month ago
Brandon
Verified Customer
excellent service, great products, fitted my old velux blinds perfectly, seemed easy to install (said my handyman!), second time I've purchased from them, really a pleasure and very good value for money
Bonnyrigg, United Kingdom, 1 month ago
Anonymous
Verified Customer
Product is good very well made came on time all good.
Keighley, United Kingdom, 1 month ago
Will
Verified Customer
Really good product, and self installable with the help of the clear video instructions
Don’t get put off by the enthusiastic sales people!
Switzerland, 2 months ago
Duncan
Verified Customer
Was looking for a skylight blind with no wires! The skylight is 2x3m and this fits the bill. Great winter thermal insulation (yet to have a summer). Have it operating via Alexa so no need for wall mounted or remote control to find. Staff were very helpful.
Saltash, United Kingdom, 2 months ago
David
Verified Customer
Excellent quality product that was very easy to fit and works perfectly.
Cambridge, United Kingdom, 2 months ago
Andrew
Verified Customer
Very pleased, the blind had made a massive difference to our home, this was a fairly large blind 5 x 1.5 mtr and the heat loss from this room was horrific, the room never faced temperature in the cool weather, but now the room is habitable and more importantly comfortable
The company customer services were first class
I would personally recommend this company to all
United Kingdom, 2 months ago
Phillip
Verified Customer
I moved in to a house with a Velux loft window, which didn't have a blind. I ordered an insulating one off of here, with the given windows specification name, and got exactly what I wanted- it fit perfectly, has definitely kept the heat up in winter and blocks all light out if I need it to. Very happy with it.
It's hard to trust testimonials nowadays because of astroturfing, so I'm always skeptical when buying stuff online. The site could probably do with updating-- it doesn't exactly inspire trust-- but they ultimately came through.
2 months ago
Jonathan
Verified Customer
delivery was prompt, setup instructions clear, blinds worked just fine
Chippenham, United Kingdom, 2 months ago
Anonymous
Verified Customer
Bought two and one developed a fault after about one month. Emailed customer services with details and pictures - got a speedy response to the email and a replacement was shipped within a couple of days.
Redditch, United Kingdom, 2 months ago
Brenda
Verified Customer
Excellent service from start to finish. They gave me time to consider my purchase no hard sale. Item turned up within time quoted and is just what I wanted. I would recommend to anyone.
Burnham-on-Sea, United Kingdom, 3 months ago
Gregory
Verified Customer
Excellent service from start to finish. Really competitive pricing. Easy to install with two people.
United States, 3 months ago
Caroline
Verified Customer
Excellent quality and so easy to install- less than five minutes.
Aberdeen, United Kingdom, 3 months ago
Sharon
Verified Customer
From enquiring to ordering the lantern blind, the company were excellent. When we needed help on fitting it they responded straight away. Excellent customer service. Highly recommend
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Cleckheaton, United Kingdom, 1 month ago
Avtar
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Excellent service provided by Naomi. Thank you
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United States, 1 month ago
PAUL
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The blind for our roof lantern proved to be a simple diy job with a fantastic end result. Very pleased with the end result.
Thank you Naomi and team.
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Inverurie, United Kingdom, 1 month ago
Anonymous
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Ordered blinds for the loft windows. Arrived on time nicely packaged. Fitted well. Good quality. There was a small cut to the fabric. Contacted customer service and they advice to replace if it tears as it comes with 5yr warranty.
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United Kingdom, 1 month ago
Jeremy
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Order easy. Installation easy. Blind excellent
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West Cowes, United Kingdom, 1 month ago
Mark
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The blinds fitted perfectly with good instructions, and are easy to use
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Galashiels, United Kingdom, 1 month ago
David
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Very helpful members of staff and prompt service.
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1 month ago
Rob
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Great replacement for Velux. No issues with mould
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Wick, United Kingdom, 1 month ago
Brandon
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excellent service, great products, fitted my old velux blinds perfectly, seemed easy to install (said my handyman!), second time I've purchased from them, really a pleasure and very good value for money
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Bonnyrigg, United Kingdom, 1 month ago
Anonymous
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Product is good very well made came on time all good.
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Keighley, United Kingdom, 1 month ago
Will
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Really good product, and self installable with the help of the clear video instructions
Don’t get put off by the enthusiastic sales people!
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Switzerland, 2 months ago
Duncan
Verified Customer
Was looking for a skylight blind with no wires! The skylight is 2x3m and this fits the bill. Great winter thermal insulation (yet to have a summer). Have it operating via Alexa so no need for wall mounted or remote control to find. Staff were very helpful.
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Saltash, United Kingdom, 2 months ago
David
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Excellent quality product that was very easy to fit and works perfectly.
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Cambridge, United Kingdom, 2 months ago
Andrew
Verified Customer
Very pleased, the blind had made a massive difference to our home, this was a fairly large blind 5 x 1.5 mtr and the heat loss from this room was horrific, the room never faced temperature in the cool weather, but now the room is habitable and more importantly comfortable
The company customer services were first class
I would personally recommend this company to all
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United Kingdom, 2 months ago
Phillip
Verified Customer
I moved in to a house with a Velux loft window, which didn't have a blind. I ordered an insulating one off of here, with the given windows specification name, and got exactly what I wanted- it fit perfectly, has definitely kept the heat up in winter and blocks all light out if I need it to. Very happy with it.
It's hard to trust testimonials nowadays because of astroturfing, so I'm always skeptical when buying stuff online. The site could probably do with updating-- it doesn't exactly inspire trust-- but they ultimately came through.
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2 months ago
Jonathan
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delivery was prompt, setup instructions clear, blinds worked just fine
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Chippenham, United Kingdom, 2 months ago
Anonymous
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Bought two and one developed a fault after about one month. Emailed customer services with details and pictures - got a speedy response to the email and a replacement was shipped within a couple of days.
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Redditch, United Kingdom, 2 months ago
Brenda
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Excellent service from start to finish. They gave me time to consider my purchase no hard sale. Item turned up within time quoted and is just what I wanted. I would recommend to anyone.
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Burnham-on-Sea, United Kingdom, 3 months ago
Gregory
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Excellent service from start to finish. Really competitive pricing. Easy to install with two people.
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United States, 3 months ago
Caroline
Verified Customer
Excellent quality and so easy to install- less than five minutes.