AUCKLAND SKYLIGHTS

A recent Bloomberg article highlighted a growing issue in modern homes designed with large areas of glazing in passive house environments, without cross ventilation. As building consultant Winder explained: “In one case, a family’s triple-glazed windows shattered in the heat. They feel they can no longer use their living area or invite friends over because the building was just too hot. And for people who are less mobile due to disabilities or sickness, rising temperatures in

Over time, acrylic or polycarbonate dome skylights can become brittle, leak around fixings, or lose clarity. What starts as a small drip can quickly damage insulation, ceilings, or stock and that’s where the right decision matters. Repair or replace? In many cases, replacement is the smarter long-term option. New-generation domes are UV-stabilised, energy-efficient, and designed to meet ongoing needs and requirements when the building was built. often they can be replaced by

I was talking with a body corporate manager this week about there commercial building which prompted this article. They were looking at upgrading the skylights on there roof, and asked a question I have often heard at Auckland Skylights. Does a dome let in more light than a glass skylight? The answer depends on how you define more light. Both styles will brighten your interior beautifully but they work in very different ways. Capturing Light from Every Angle A dome skylight