In years past, whenever homeowners wanted to have a slight breeze in their homes, they opened their windows and let the fresh air enter the house. However, that’s not the only option right now. There are solar-powered “fresh air” skylights.

 About The Skylight: Why Homeowners Aren’t Limited To Windows

The solar powered skylight opens with just a click of a remote — no getting out the ladder or balancing on a chair just to open it. Although the remote does require batteries, the actual skylight is powered entirely by sunlight.

There are no wires, which mean that homeowners won’t need to call in an electrician to install these high tech windows. However, solar powered doesn’t mean that you’ll be out of luck if the sky is cloudy. The attached solar panel will work with indirect sunlight and on cloudy days so that you never have to worry about opening the skylight on overcast days.

One additional feature of the fresh air skylight is that it automatically closes if it detects just a single raindrop. The skylight has an integrated rain sensor that closes all on its own, which means if you forget to close it before you leave your home or go to sleep and a storm crops up, your home will be protected from the elements.

Benefits of A Ventilated Skylight

Besides allowing fresh air into your home, there’s another distinct benefit of a ventilated skylight — cooling your home in an eco-friendly way. The ability to ventilate your house can reduce cooling costs in the summer and the high-performance; low emission glass makes the skylight energy efficient in the winter.

Skylight Shades and Blinds

Your windows aren’t the only things that need window treatments. While skylights can let bright and cheery sunlight into your home, there may be a time when you want to dim the lights. Homeowners can choose from blackout blinds that will block out 98% of light, or light filtering blinds that will give a soft glow to your home. Homeowners can also choose from manual, electric or solar powered blinds, giving them complete control over when the blinds are open or closed.

About The Author

This article was written by Tara Dawn, an exterior remodeling expert at Opal Enterprises. Opal Enterprises provides professional siding, roofing, and window replacement services to the Chicago land area.