Replace Your Old Acrylic Skylight Top With A New Energy Efficient Glass Top

Oct. 16, 2012 - PRLog -- Skylights are like windows in the roof. They allow the blue sky into your home during the day. At night they can display the beauty of the stars and the moon.

Skylights can provide the interior of your home with the warmth and brightness of natural daylight. They lite up a house dramatically while cutting down the need for artificial light. They brighten up dark corners and let in lots of warmth. They can also provide much needed ventilation.

Higher quality skylights use glass, but plastic has been used for many years before glass became popular.

Plastic is less expensive and less liable to break than other glazing materials like glass. On the downside, however, plastic surfaces scratch easily and may become brittle, discolored or stained over time. Unless they are specially coated with a film to filter out ultraviolet (UV) rays, plastic glazings can also contribute to the damage and fading of your furnishings because of the sun. That's why most acrylic units are now replaced with energy efficient glass. Unlike plastic, glass does not discolor. It is also much harder and durable than plastic.

The price of a skylight can vary widely depending on options. Expect to pay more for special glazing materials, venting, motorized or other options. Consider not only the up front cost of the unit but how much it will cost you over the years in extra energy bills.

Switching your old acrylic skylight top to a new energy efficient glass top can be done easily without any inside work or exterior roof work.
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