Buildings which are constructed without proper air circulation, and poor penetration of right light wave length, should be installed with skylights and other ventilations systems. This is due to fact that skylights helps in the regulation of required housing temperature by ensuring that only right amount of light enters the house.
Skylights come in different shapes, sizes, designs and materials.Therefore, this lighting equipment can be used to décorate the house as well. Equally important, ventilation systems and abilities of skylights can be utilized in the house, and this makes skylights a natural and resourceful home appliance gadget.
There are several factors be considered during the installation of skylights. A contractor and a homeowner must ensure that all the essential elements associated with skylights are carefully assembled, arranged and put in place before starting real installation. It is advisable that a comprehensive design and a plan of installation process be drawn on paper prior to installation.
One of the essential elements to be considered during skylights installations is adequate ventilation. Before commencing the installation process, it is important that adequate ventilation systems be put in place. It is also necessary to have a steady flow of air during the installation of skylights. This can be made possible by leaving an opening in the roof of the house.

There could be other reasons as to why choosing to use skylights can be economical to homeowners. In the real estate business, it is being advocated that houses be constructed with minimal consumption of energy. Thus, those houses that are installed with skylights can be effective and reliable. It has been estimated that a house or an office installed with skylights can save up to 45% of electricity consumption per year. Therefore, it is advisable that homeowners, real estate participants, and other detrimental players in housing and construction industry to embrace natural lights that can be harnessed through skylights.
As main sources of energy begin to depreciate and decrease in volume due to surging world population, most homes will be left with no option but choosing to use natural energies such as solar from the sun. This form of energy is clean and abundant in nature. Compared to other sources of energy, skylights are perceived to be the cheapest energy that can be easily harnessed and used as an alternative source of energy. It requires little expenses to purchase and install the required tools and equipment. This energy does not cause any form of pollution as it is considered to be one of the green energies that should be used in our homes.
Most people that work from the houses tend to have some healthy complications. For instance in the US alone, it has been found out that about 25% (percent) of the population suffer from “Seasonal Affected Disorders” caused hugely by lack of enough sunlight. Sunlight contains vitamins and other healthy components that can support melanin component in the skin of human beings. Thus it is always advised that a person gets 10% of the natural light in a day so as to build up the melanin component. All these benefits can be derived directly from installation of skylights, which are transparent and luminous in nature to allow natural sunlight into the house.

Another healthy benefit likely to be derived from the installation of skylights is the fact it is indeed a protective component. Skylights have been designed to absorb heavy light radiations that come from the sunlight and can prevent cased of skin related cancer diseases. We all know that excess sunlight can cause skin cancer, especially if it is packed with heavy radiations of Ultra-violet light (UV). Thus by installing skylights, one is able to achieve maximum protection of his/her house, and or office. Most houses be installed with skylights, that can be useful in providing sufficient air, light and ample ventilation.
Skylights are considered as an innovative method that can naturally illuminate and refresh the atmosphere of an entire home. They may also reduce depression, foster motivation to work by creating a serene working atmosphere within the building, reduce costs, save energy, and create an overall radiant and healthy environment. Technically, in the absence of appropriate installation, skylights may not work properly as expected, thus contractors and professional involved in the installation process should make sure that the process is carried out in a professional manner to enhance quality and effectiveness. Moreover, high quality skylight systems should be selected, and installation process must be carried out with great care. Only an expert can make sure that air paths to the room are not blocked, and as such, the expert can select the right material that is suitable to illuminate and ventilate the entire building condition.