Roof skylights fill rooms with natural light, fresh air, and are invariably more uplifting to your spirits. Daylight, by means of a home skylight, is an essential element that transforms conventional rooms into comfortable living areas that add value and quality to your home and life.

The need for the body to absorb acceptable amounts of light throughout a lifespan is well documented. People living in well lit homes are healthier, creating less of a burden on our medical resources. This in turn, reduces the burden on our environment and is especially beneficial for our children and seniors. Proper lighting also helps keep our circadian rhythm (internal clock) on schedule. In addition, students in well-lit classrooms show signs of growing faster, better attendance, healthier teeth, and a 26% increase in reading ability. For commercial property owners, a proper skylight type and placement can provide optimal light distribution at the building’s core, minimize glare, and significantly reduce energy costs.

Skylight Types

There are many types and sizes of skylights. So to simplify, there are 5 basic types of skylights and 2 common installations. In most cases, you’ll find a residential skylight on a pitched roof and a commercial skylight on a flat roof. The five basic types of skylights are fixed, venting, roof windows, sun tunnels, and architectural, while the common applications are either deck or curb mounted. Fixed skylights are an economical choice for visually expanding areas such as hallways, stairwells, and other close d-in dark spaces. Vented skylights are available in both manual and electrical styles. The manual unit is operated with either a hand crank or extension pole, while the electrical or motorized skylight is usually operated via a remote control or wall mounted switch. A venting skylight brings in natural light and fresh air into the home. Installing skylights of this type also contributes to a home’s proper moisture balance and comfort level by allowing stale, humid air to be released.

Roof Windows and Sun Tunnels

Roof windows are designed for in-reach applications that require egress emergency escape capabilities. Examples include above-garage bonus rooms, lofts, and finished attic spaces. Roof windows also feature a ventilation flap that allows air circulation when the window is closed. Sun tunnel skylights (sometimes called solar tube skylights) are ideal for smaller rooms where a view of the outside isn’t necessary such as closets, hallways, laundry rooms and second baths. Lastly, architectural skylights, sometimes called industrial skylights are used in special commercial applications. For example, pyramid style skylights for historical renovations, large skylights for a shopping mall, or a large round skylight found in a hotel atrium. Deck mounted skylights are most often used on new roofs with good pitch, while curb mounted skylights are used to either replace existing skylight domes, or used as skylights for flat roofs.

Skylight Expert Installers

Installing skylights requires a conscientious skylight company and not all skylight installers are the same. An incorrectly installed skylight system can lead to leaks, condensation, drafts, or even voiding of the factory warranty. New Jersey Certified Roofing installs all types of skylights including but not limited to commercial skylights, residential skylights, solar skylights, dome skylights, and custom skylights. We specialize in all new installations, replacements, and skylight repairs. We are partnered with the largest manufactures in the country including Velux, Dome-L, Insula-Dome, Thermo-vu, Wasco, and more.

New Jersey Certified Roofing has been installing commercial and residential skylights in Central and North Jersey.

When looking for the right company to install your skylights make sure and find out:

Do they have enough qualified, long-term experience?
Do they offer workmanship warranties that exceed industry norms?
Do they have proper roofing insurance?
Do they have a current New Jersey contractor license?
Do they offer 100% financing?
Do they have detailed written proposals with photos?
Do they have a quality assurance inspection process?
Do they have references from satisfied customers?
Do they use "green" certified and solar products?
Do they have sufficient office and repair staff for emergency service calls?

New Jersey Certified Roofing is fully licensed, bonded, and insured. We have over 6000 satisfied customers. We have 17 service vehicles available 6 days a week with a 24 hour emergency service available. In addition, we also offer 100% financing and accept all major credit/debit cards for payment.