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Renovating Your House? Why Skylights Should Be Part of Your Home Renovations

In my experience a lot of customers naturally concentrate on bigger ticket items and overlook  why skylights should be part of the home renovation. However, it can be easy to miss what can be one of most transformative upgrades – letting more natural light into the home Skylights do more than just brighten a space; they transform…

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Skylight Flashing Guide 101

What I have noticed is many customers are unaware of the importance of the roof flashings so I will look at the topic in this basic skylight flashing guide 101. The basic job of the skylight flashing  is to seal the skylight creating a watertight barrier to prevent leaks. I believe the more educated our customers are…

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5 Key Points to Consider When Buying Skylights

In the past eight years working at two different companies that sell and install skylights, I have learnt customers have 5 key points to consider when buying skylights: The function of the skylight The cost of the skylight and installation The skylight installation complexity and disruption The effect of the skylight on home thermal efficiency Keeping the…

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Are Tubular Skylights Worth It?

In my experience tubular skylights are worth it and represent a smart investment. They are cost effective way to bring natural light into dark rooms and spaces. Tubular skylights will also help you save on energy bills offer benefits that comes from bringing more natural lights into your home. Over the last 5 years as a skylight…

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Why Choose MaxLight Skylights for Your Hallway?

A lot of homes in Australia have a hallway in the centre of the house, which means the hall can be dark with little natural light. In 5 years as a skylight specialist at SolarBright, the most common question I get from customers is “How can I brighten a dark hallway, and which hallway skylight is right…