How Rooflights Can Benefit You and Your Property

The main purpose of a rooflight is to allow natural light into a property but, much like any window, they can also be intended for ventilation, energy savings, and decorative purposes. Letting daylight in from above maximises the amount that can enter a space, so any property with rooflights installed will offer far more benefits than traditional windows would, and these benefits are plenty.

To begin with, many studies show that natural light comes with a variety of health benefits, such as its direct impact on the brain’s release of serotonin, a hormone known to improve mood, focus, and appetite¹. On the flipside of this, a lack of exposure to sunlight has been linked to depression and anxiety disorders, which become more common in the colder months. The parallel between the decrease in daylight in winter and negative mood is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), but being exposed to as much natural daylight as possible at this time of year can help to prevent this². Furthermore, getting enough natural sunlight can boost creativity and productivity, and improve sleep quality to the point of reducing symptoms of insomnia³.

Another great reason to install rooflights is the huge reduction they can have on energy bills, for they flood buildings with daylight, reaching areas that windows cannot, and eliminating reliance on artificial lighting. In addition to this natural lighting, our rooflights offer excellent insulation values to keep your property warm during the winter months, so heating bills are also cut down. When it gets too hot, though, some units like our Skyway Manual Vent Rooflights open to provide ventilation, removing any need for air conditioning or electric-powered fans. For these reasons, rooflights can drastically help home and business owners alike to save money on their energy bills.

Our Skyway Access Rooflights enable easy roof access from inside a property, so that residents can make use of their roof space or carry out maintenance. This can add value to a property on top of the advantages mentioned above, as discussed in this post. One concern about having too many windows in the home is the loss of privacy, but rooflights are a practical solution to this problem. Even if they are installed in the line of sight of a neighbour’s window, there are many finishes available to obscure glass without losing too much light transmission.

In a society that aims towards a sustainable future, many of us are keen to reduce our energy consumption, take care of the environment, and live a healthy lifestyle. Having rooflights installed in your property is a step in the right direction and comes with all of the perks discussed, as well as modernising and enriching the place that you call home.

¹ Healthline. (2019) What Are the Benefits of Sunlight?. Available at: https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/benefits-sunlight [Accessed: 25 July 2024].

² Solatube. (2024) How Natural Light Affects Your Mental Health. Available at: https://www.solatube.co.nz/articles/how-natural-light-affects-your-mental-health [Accessed: 25 July 2024].

³ Monash University. (2021) Natural light may be key to improving mood and reducing insomnia. Available at: https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/natural-light-may-be-key-to-improving-mood-and-reducing-insomnia2 [Accessed: 25 July 2024].