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Skylight Replacement NZ: Why Velux Isn’t Always the Most Cost Effective Option
Why every skylight replacement should not automatically be a Velux. As an independent installer who specifies all brands, one of the biggest issues we see in the industry is homeowners being sold a “standard replacement” without considering the existing skylight brand, skylight and roof type, framing layout and cost to homeowner. If your current skylight is a different brand, or homemade, using fixed Velux sizing can sometimes create major extra costs: • Full reframing • Rebu
May 141 min read


Large Dome Skylights |New Zealand
Dome Skylights NZ, Now Available at Auckland Skylights One of the most common questions we get at Auckland Skylights Limited is: “Can you source dome skylights in New Zealand?” The answer is now YES. We can now supply: ✔ Fixed (non-venting) dome skylights ✔ Vented dome skylights ✔ Large format and custom-sized units ✔ Commercial and residential applications Today we unpacked a substantial 2m x 2m dome skylight, along with a 1.1m unit, delivered directly to a client site. Thes
Feb 111 min read


Dome Skylights Repair or Replace?|auckland
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
Oct 16, 20251 min read


Dome vs Glass Skylights: Which Lets in More Light?
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
Oct 10, 20253 min read
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