Two new models labeled with the eChoice brand meet strict U-factor and solar heat gain coefficient requirements.
The maker's Energy Star-qualified tubular skylight can now be managed by a Solar Powered Dimmer. The dimmer allows users to control the amount of natural light entering the home.
Natural light can enhance a home and lift the spirits of its inhabitants. Architect Michael Klement discusses some factors to consider when designing with natural light.
New interior and exterior products for high-end remodeling.
The latest in skylights.
A variety of skylight styles and options to use in the home.
Installing a skylight can be a simple one-off job or the icing on the cake of a larger remodeling project. Either way, Matt Philbin sleeps better knowing he won't get callbacks on the Velux skylights he uses exclusively.
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When it comes to retrofitting skylights, two aspects of the job —framing the light well and flashing the unit — have the greatest potential for problems. Framing is typically only a problem in trussed roofs, but, says veteran remodeler Les Deal of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, “All of the houses I'm working...
New products come in an array of configurations and styles.