What Kind Of Glass Is Best Suitable For Skylights?
Skylights are a popular addition to homes and offices – for obvious reasons. But when it comes to installing the best
skylights, it’s important you know what kind of glass to use. Installing skylights not only can save you energy, but they can also offer a big return on investment. This is another reason you want to make sure you’re installing only the best.
When considering the glass that is best suitable for skylights, there are a few things to consider:
Do you live in an area where the skylight may experience extended UV light exposure?
Will your roof and skylight experience heavy amounts of rain, snow, sleet, hail and ice?
Do you experience heavy windstorms, where tree branches have the potential to fall and cause damage to the skylight and/or roof?
Tempered vs. Laminated Glass Skylights
Every
Lakeland, FL resident wants a skylight that is built to last – and one that can survive the harsh weather, such as hurricanes, storms, and intense heat waves. The two most common types of glass include tempered and laminated. So, what’s the difference between the laminated and tempered glass?
Tempered Glass
Tempered glass is well-known for its incredible strength and durability. Not only is it much stronger than the glass you’d find in a window of a home, but the heat gives it even more strength. Tempered glass is strengthened in very hot temperatures and then cooled down quickly – and that heat gives it more strength. Unfortunately, tempered glass does have the possibility of breaking – like any glass. If it were to break, it would break in a million little pieces instead of large shards. This, unfortunately, means that it can’t be repaired – it must be replaced if it does experience impact. Despite the fact it can break, it takes a lot for that to happen, as it is durable and immensely strong.
Laminated Glass
Laminated glass is even stronger and more durable than tempered glass. Unlike tempered glass, laminated glass is two pieces of glass sandwiched around a piece of plastic film. A major benefit is that they can reduce outside noise by up to 25%! Unlike tempered glass, if the skylight were to break, it wouldn’t come caving in on you. It will crack and create a spiderweb-like feature, but not cause any damage to you – or the inside of your house. It’s easily repairable, though, if it does experience any minor impact, which is another huge benefit. As if you weren’t already sold on laminated glass, here’s another major benefit Lakeland, FL residents love: it can block
97% of UV radiation.
Benefits of Installing Skylights
Skylights not only let natural light inside, but they also create a healthier and more energy-efficient space. Some benefits include:
- Providing Balanced Daylight
- Depending Less On Air Conditioning
- Using Few Electric Lights
Contact KTM Exteriors For All Your Skylight Needs in Lakeland, FL Today!
We install only the best skylights with the best quality. That’s why the brands we use are all hurricane, storm, and impact resistant. The brands we are proud to use include:
For more information on the types of glass used for skylights, and what these brands can offer, give us a
call today at 863-222-9473 or fill out our online form
here.
