Whether you are at home, work or school, indoor air pollution and lack of exposure to sunlight is a concern. What's more, the US Environmental Protection Agency estimates that some indoor pollutants are present at levels two to five times higher than outdoor pollutants. A quick and easy solution is to install skylights.
If you feel that ventilation and natural light are not enough, read on to learn about the different types of skylights that open.
Skylights offer additional benefits that can help you save money and stay healthy. It's hard to imagine that everyday chores such as cooking and cleaning can increase indoor pollution levels. How often do you open the windows or use the vents above the cooker?
You can take advantage of natural airflow by opening and closing the skylight as needed.
There is a manual option or a motorised option fitted with sensors that can measure carbon dioxide, temperature and even humidity levels.
If you're staring at your roof wondering how on earth you're going to open them, don't worry. The first thing you need to bear in mind is the height of your ceiling and where to place your skylight.
If you have high ceilings, then opening a manual skylight (even with a rod) is not a realistic option. It would be better to use a remote control one. However, if your ceilings are not that high, using a rod may be the fastest way to open and close a skylight.
High ceilings fitted with skylights are undoubtedly beautiful, but they can be difficult to open without a remote control. Fortunately, all you need is a rod to ventilate the room, which takes about 10 seconds a day.
Roof window opener pole, the telescopic opener lever can be used to open and close roof windows or skylights, ventilation valves and roof blinds. It allows you to control your roof windows without having to force, reach or stand on a chair!
Telescopic Skylight Opener
Extend the telescopic pole to the correct length to reach the window.
Use the looped end to press into the blind clip or wrap around the window opening mechanism.
You can then use the rod to pull or push to open or close the window or blinds.
When finished, simply unclip or pull from the blind clip.
Please note that although the sunroof opener is compatible with Velux bottom operating windows, it is not compatible with GGL and GGU Velux sunroofs.
Telescopic Skylight Opener
If your ceilings are too high to open the sunroof manually using the lever, you can purchase an electric one. The outstanding advantage offered by electric sunroofs is their integrated rain sensor.
These windows close automatically in the rain, providing additional security against any potential leaks.
The solar sunroof opens and functions in a similar way to the electric sunroof. The windows use solar panels to charge the control system, so there is absolutely no wiring required.
You can leave any worries about cloudy days or lack of direct sunlight outside the window. velux solar ventilated skylights do not need hours of direct sunlight to function.
Next time you can't escape your home office, use the remote control or step up to your keyboard and let your personal space get some fresh air.
