Saturday, May 30, 2009

Sky Lights

Commercial skylights are great way to not only let the sunshine in, but to reduce energy costs for your company as well. Skylights have been used in homes around the world for many years and are rapidly becoming an integral part of commercial roofing projects as well. While at first glance for many, only desirable for their aesthetic features, the inclusion of roof skylights offers many other benefits. in addition to reducing your need for additional lighting and electricity usage; it provides a natural feeling of spaciousness and a great source of ventilation. Another reason to consider skylights in Australia is because a skylight of relatively small square footage can produce lighting many times its own size, saving you space and time, and maximizing your investment.

When selecting commercial skylights it is important to consider the type of roof you have, the locations of the skylights, the climate and seasonal weather conditions in your region, and the effect that the skylights will have on the overall appearance of your building. When considering the installation of commercial skylights, the best way to ensure that you make a knowledgeable and wise decision for your business, is to first have a consultation with qualified skylight contractors. During this consultation you will be able to narrow down the type of skylights that will serve your building's needs best, work well with your roof type, and get an estimate on the cost and timeframe for installation. It is also important to work with contractors that are licensed and able to provide you with a respectable portfolio of skylight installation work they have done for other businesses. Working with a qualified company can save you time and unnecessary repairs due to skylight replacement down the road.

Once you choose to install skylights in Sydney you have a large number of options at your disposal. Skylights come in a variety of sizes and shapes, allowing them to fit any type of roof which is admirable for most business owners, whose roofs are often occupied by large objects such as air conditioning units. Skylights can be installed that are flush with the roof of the building, dome shaped or even custom made in both shape and size, all depending on your needs. Many modern skylights are also designed to minimize solar radiation from ultraviolent rays, are strong-wind and hurricane resistant, and designed to control the movement of water away from both the skylights and the roof of your building.

Mark Andrews is Marketing Manager at Commercial Roofing - specialists in commercial flat roofing Commercial Roofing Australia offer professional skylight installation

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