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Table of Contents
1.What Do You Call a Window in the Ceiling of a House? 2.Key Places Skylight Windows Can Be Used 3.Benefits of Skylight Windows 4.Hotelworks Group's Skylight Product Range 5.How to Choosing a Right Skylight with A Comparative Table 6.Conclusion |
1. What Do You Call a Window in the Ceiling of a House?
A window in the ceiling of a house is called a skylight. Normally this roof window type is available in various styles and can be classified into three main types: fixed skylights, openable skylights and sliding skylights.
- Fixed Skylights: Often to be installed for maximizing light on house or building roof into spaces.
- Openable Skylights: The window sash can be openable and it offers ventilation via manual or electric mechanisms.
- Sliding skylights: Normally designed with a remote controller. The glass sash is sliding open from one side to another.
2. Key Places Skylight Windows Can Be Used
2.1 Residential Applications
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Space |
Benefits & Design Tips |
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Living Rooms |
Brighten high ceilings. You can choose aluminium openable skylights designs for aesthetics with clear laminated glass. |
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Bathrooms |
Enhance privacy. You can customize your skylight window with frosted laminated glass. |
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Kitchens |
Reduce shadows over work areas. You can customize your skylight window with low e or laminated glass. |
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Bedrooms |
Create a good living environment with fixed skylights. You can customize your skylight window with blackout blinds. |
2.2 Commercial & Specialized Spaces
- Cafés & Office Buildings: Reduce lighting costs.
- Greenhouses: Provide optimal sunlight for plant growth with operable skylights.
3. Benefits of Skylight Windows
- Natural Light: Boost mood and productivity while reducing energy bills.
- Space Enhancement: Make small rooms feel larger and more fresh.
- Energy Efficiency: Insulated aluminium skylights minimize heat loss or heat gain.
- Design Flexibility: Available in custom shapes, types, sizes, finishes, functions, features and materials.
4. Hotelworks Group's Skylight Product Range
At Hotelworks Group, we offer two premium skylight collections for residential and commercial building projects.
4.1 Aluminum Fixed Skylight
- Features: Aluminum frame with thermal break, double-glazed Low-E glass with 5+14A+5MM glass panes.
- Ideal For: Traditional homes and energy-conscious hotel, office, resorts and other commercial projects.
- Key Benefit: Excellent insulation and soundproof performance.
4.2 Openable Skylights
- Features: Built with thermal break system and can be opened/closed by a remote controller. (We call it automatic skylight)
- Ideal For: Small rooms, hallways, sunroom, greenhouse or renovations with limited ceiling access.
- Key Benefit: Easy to operate with good air ventilation.
5. How To Choosing A Right Skylight?
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Type |
Ventilation |
Light Output |
Installation Difficulty |
Cost Range ($) |
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Fixed Skylight |
No |
High |
Moderate |
300–500 |
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Operable Skylight |
Yes (manual/electric) |
Medium |
High (requires wiring) |
500–1,500 |
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Sliding Skylight |
Yes(electric) |
Medium |
High (requires wiring) |
800-1,800 |
6. Conclusion
Skylight windows are a good investment in both the aesthetics and functionality of your residential home or commercial buildings/places.
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