Should I repair or replace my skylight?
One of the questions we are asked often at Auckland Skylights is whether to replace or repair a skylight. If you want to learn more read...
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- May 24
- 3 min
How to fix a leaking skylight
A leaking skylight is no fun. Here are a few things to check when it comes to skylight repair and maintenance. A leaking skylight is no...
- Apr 12
- 3 min
Curious About Skylights? Here Are 10 Common Questions Answered
Are skylights worth the investment? Who can install them? What types are available? How long do they last? If you're pondering these...
- Mar 28
- 3 min
Skylight vs. Sun Tunnel: what’s the difference?
In the quest to brighten homes with natural light, skylights and sun tunnels have emerged as popular choices. These roof-based...
- Feb 8
- 3 min
Why install a skylight? Here are 8 reasons why
There are many benefits and reasons as to why you should install a skylight in your home. With years of experience in the industry, the...
- Jan 29
- 3 min
Essential Tips for Choosing, Sizing, and Placing Skylights for Optimal Efficiency and Cost Savings
Whether you're a homeowner, designer, or builder, join us as we unlock the secrets to skylight success. At Auckland Skylights, our...
- Dec 28, 2023
- 1 min
Summertime reading
This is great time to catch up on reading and plan for the new year ahead. This year the book is an autobiographical book by Dr Papa Tom...
- Dec 4, 2023
- 2 min
What thickness should I select for my new roof iron. Do I need to reflash my skylights?
Roof Gauge The gauge of a roof refers to the thickness of the roofing material. Here are some advantages of different roof gauges: 1....
- Dec 3, 2023
- 2 min
Why we need to ventilate the roof cavity.
Recent passive house adaptations on existing houses have focussed on insulation in the home and installing double or triple glazing. In...
- Nov 13, 2023
- 1 min
"Light in the home. Sun in the heart.”
Mario Petrucci : “Licht in der Wohnung. Sonne im Herzen,” "Light in the home. Sun in the heart.” A worldview in encapsulated in combining...
- Nov 8, 2023
- 1 min
H1 What is it and how does it affect my skylights?
H1 is the minimum thermal performance requirements under Current Building Code Generally speaking Skylights comply if you follow the...
- Oct 14, 2023
- 3 min
Choosing the right type of natural lighting for your building
Skylights and sun tunnels are designed to bring natural light into a space, but they differ in several ways. There is also new natural...
- Jul 9, 2023
- 2 min
Natural Lighting - Skylights, Roof Access, Ventilation, Climate mitigation at work
Today we had a customer reach out about natural light in her bathroom - available options being either sun tunnels (more affordable) or...
- Jun 29, 2023
- 1 min
Laminate Glass
We attended site yesterday to fix a broken skylight damaged by a falling tree in recent storms Luckily for the owners this skylight was...
- Jun 11, 2023
- 2 min
The Profound Benefits of Natural Light
Natural light, a gift from the sun, plays a vital role in our daily lives. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, natural light provides a...
- Jan 22, 2023
- 3 min
Replacing or Repairing Old Skylights?
One of the questions homeowners ask #AucklandSkylights is about the pros and cons of repairing and replacing skylights. Can you improve...
- Jan 15, 2023
- 2 min
Insurance, Storms and Property Damage
With the recent storms battering the country you may find water leaking into your home from your skylight or roof. If you're wondering,...
- Dec 28, 2022
- 1 min
Summertime Reading
The summer break is often the time you get to catch up on articles and news. At Auckland Skylights we use this time for our team to...
- Dec 16, 2022
- 4 min
Skylight Leaking ? 5 Likely issues causing the leak.
Skylights can add a drape a room with ambiance, adding value to any home. By allowing light to stream from the ceiling, a skylight window...
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