Residential Skylight Types

Types of Residential Skylights in Chicago, IL

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Skylights for Your Home from NSS Exteriors

If you’re considering a skylight for your home in Chicago, IL, NSS Exteriors has several varieties to choose from. Skylights aren’t one-size-fits-all, and we’re sure to have something perfect for your home. We can also customize any skylight to ensure it fits just right in your house’s ceiling. Our team offers eco-friendly, natural lighting solutions, and our skylight installations come with a limited lifetime warranty. We proudly carry and install the top names in residential skylights, including Velux, Wasco, Kalwall, and more. Our team is also available for skylight leak repair, skylight blinds, residential metal siding, and more. Skylights can do a lot for your home. Check out some of the many benefits of installing a skylight in your home can bring you:

Providing natural ventilation of air and light
Improving the aesthetical appearance of your home
Minimizing the need for artificial lighting
Offering a healthy dose of Vitamin D through sunlight
Maintaining the temperature balance in the room
Increasing the resale value of your home

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Types of Residential Skylights

There are multiple types of skylights to choose from, depending on the materials used, type of use, room type, and roof type. Learn more about some of the most popular types of residential skylights:

Fixed Skylights

The most popular style is fixed skylights. They don’t open for air ventilation and are completely sealed to your roof. Fixed skylights are great for low lit areas such as stairwells and attics. Glass is used in 90% of fixed skylights with frames made from aluminum, timber, or steel.

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Ventilated Skylights

These multi-purpose skylights are ideal for kitchens and bathrooms. They remove excess moisture while keeping fresh air flowing through your home and providing

illumination. Your skylight can be controlled automatically or manually, and you can even use remote control. The constant airflow into your home can reduce your need for air conditioning or fans.

Tubular Skylights

This type of skylight is ideal for areas of your roof that cannot fit a fixed or ventilated skylight. Tube skylights are covered with a spherical dome on the top and illuminate

rooms evenly. The skylight is attached to a small tube-shaped pipe.

There is a skylight on the roof of a building.

Custom Skylights

When your roof doesn’t allow common varieties of skylights, custom skylights are the answer. A custom skylight can add beauty to your home and can be created to your size and shape requirements.

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Pyramid Skylights

These skylights can be any size and are often used in entryways or other large rooms. Pyramid skylights require tight seals, and installation should be left to the

professionals at NSS Exteriors.

Dome-Shaped Skylights

Made from durable and flexible plastics, dome-shaped skylights spread light evenly in the room. Dome skylights offer protection and insulation. They enhance

areas like foyers or can place a spotlight on attractive features such as murals, sculptures, paintings, planters, and more.

How to Choose the Perfect Residential Skylight

There are many factors to consider when choosing the perfect skylight for your home in Chicago. You’ll need to determine the benefits you want your skylight to provide you, and which area of your home you want it installed in. From there, our team will take the size and style of your roof into account and help you narrow down your options. We can work on any skylight, from custom to industrial, to ensure it’s a perfect fit in your home. Our fabrication abilities are the best in the area, and our relationships with major manufacturers allow us to offer you the best prices. We also offer commercial skylights for your business or commercial property. Contact us today to learn more or get a quote for residential skylight

installation.

We are always available to discuss your range of home daylighting options and assist with any questions. Our experienced skylight and sun tunnel installers are standing by.

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Established in 1967, NSS Exteriors is one of Chicago's oldest and most respected skylight and architectural sheet metal contracting firms. We specialize in sales and installation of daylighting (skylights, sun tunnels), solar powered skylights, ventilation systems, and we also have a residential metal roofing and siding division for your architectural sheet metal needs.

Browse through our website to read more about the services we offer, view pictures of our work and contact us if you have any questions regarding products, services or if you need technical advice.

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Skylight Leak Repair

If your residential skylight has been damaged in a storm, by hail damage or is leaking, contact NSS Exteriors today to schedule a prompt skylight repair. Our trained technicians are available to inspect and repair on location.