Increasing Property Value With Skylights and Roof Lanterns
Skylights and roof lanterns are a great and modern way to upgrade a home and increase the property’s value. This upgraded roof design is aesthetically appealing, functional and is valuable to a home’s worth. It is also important to consider the other benefits of a skylight or roof lantern aside from the financial benefits, which will be detailed throughout this article.
Whether your clients are looking to upgrade their forever homes or sell their properties for a bit more, a roof lantern or skylight is widely beneficial to them. The action of opening a room to the outdoors without physically extending the home further than its current parameters can be desirable for homes with little to no outside space, and a roof lantern or skylight is the perfect way to achieve this.
Aesthetics
Creating an aesthetic home is a desire for most homeowners, and what better way to increase a home’s aesthetics than with a skylight or roof lantern. This style of roof creates an open space, allowing for more light to be let into the room, which in turn can create a homely atmosphere and make the room feel and look bigger.
Creating this modern aesthetic in your client’s home is also beneficial when it comes to selling their home. This roof style increases a home’s property value and is visually appealing to potential buyers, giving an opulent feel to the property and leaving a lasting impression on them.
Our Ultrasky flat skylights also come with slim aluminium frames for a more minimalist look, and our Ultrasky roof lanterns come in a range of colours and in both aluminium and uPVC, perfect for tailoring your roof lantern to your style and taste.
Light
Skylights and roof lanterns are a great addition to any home that is looking to enhance its natural light. Homeowners are looking for ways to reduce their energy bills this winter, and installing a roof lantern or skylight allows for this, as it allows more light into the home, in turn reducing how much artificial lighting is needed in the home.
Skylights can also be installed to fit the entire length of a room, therefore maximising the amount of direct natural light a room can gain, and can also be used as a replacement for vertical windows, adding a privacy element to the property.
Financial Benefits
The financial benefits of a roof lantern or skylight are exponential, comparing the long term benefits to the initial investment cost. The initial cost of a skylight or roof lantern can be an investment for a homeowner, but over time, the savings on light and energy bills will be evidence of a worthwhile investment.
Skylights and roof lanterns also add value to a property. When selling a property, the addition of a skylight or roof lantern can lead to selling the property at a higher cost which, therefore, benefits your client.
Energy Efficiency and Thermal Benefits
Roof lanterns and skylights are also hugely popular for their energy efficiency and thermal benefits. This is also important for older homes. Older homes are less likely to be hitting government guidelines for energy efficiency and security, and by installing an Ultrasky Flat Skylight or roof lantern will raise the code of an older home.
Your clients with older homes are also more likely to have pre-existing extensions or roof lanterns/skylights that would benefit from being replaced. Older properties with older-style polycarbonate conservatories or extensions may also have found that their extensions have deteriorated in bad weather or their existing roof lantern seals leak. Offering them an above government grade roof lantern or skylight to replace their existing damaged one would result in a more energy efficient property with modern functionality.
Here at TCR Systems, we offer a couple of different options for skylights and roof lanterns. Ultrasky Flat Skylights are beneficial for homes looking to increase their natural light but with a smaller or more minimalist design. All of our Ultrasky flat skylights have an overall u-value of 1.2 W/m2K, exceeding government standards, and are fitted with an insulated core frame, aiding energy efficiency. We also supply Ultrasky Roof Lanterns, which are triple layered storm shield providing a higher level of protection against wind and rain. Ultrasky roof lanterns are also self cleaning and have u-values as low as 1.0 to retain heat within the property.
Swap to TCR Systems for all of your clients’ roof lantern and skylight needs. We are a member of the Glass and Glazing Federation and the British Plastics Federation, and we have experts on hand to discuss options for your client’s home renovation projects. Contact us at 01675 465462, email us at caroline@tcrsystemsltd.co.uk, or request an online quote today.
