AUCKLAND SKYLIGHTS

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...

Roof Gauge is often a question we get asked when customers are replacing a roof as to what gauge they should select. The first question what is roof gauge? The gauge of a roof refers to the thickness of the roofing material. Here are some advantages of different roof gauges: 1. Thicker Gauges .55mm - Durability:Thicker gauges, such as 55mm, offer increased durability and strength, making them more resistant to damage from elements like hail, wind, and impact. - Longevit

At Auckland Skylights we specialize in natural ventilation and tailored mvhr systems for landlords. Recent passive house adaptations on existing houses have focused on insulation in the home and installing double or triple glazing. In carrying out this work, the aspect most misunderstood is the need for continuous ventilation in the home and attic space. In this article we cover the need for attic ventilation. Ventilating the roof cavity or attic space is crucial for several

Mario Petrucci : “Licht in der Wohnung. Sonne im Herzen,” "Light in the home. Sun in the heart.” A worldview in encapsulated in combining elements of wellbeing "physical, social and spiritual."

H1 is the minimum thermal performance requirements under Current Building Code Generally speaking Skylights comply if you follow the...

Skylights and sun tunnels are designed to bring natural light into a space, but they differ in several ways. There is also new natural...

Today we had a customer reach out about natural light in her bathroom - available options being either sun tunnels (more affordable) or...

We attended site yesterday to fix a broken skylight damaged by a falling tree in recent storms Luckily for the owners this skylight was laminated, low e so it stayed in one piece. For custom skylights we recommend Laminate glass, as it offers a range of benefits for various applications. Firstly, its main advantage lies in its enhanced safety features(pictured above). The interlayer of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) between two layers of glass makes it highly durable and resistant t

Natural light, a gift from the sun, plays a vital role in our daily lives. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, natural light provides a multitude of benefits that positively impact our physical and mental well-being. This essay will explore the profound advantages of natural light and shed light on its significance in our lives. Physical , Spiritual and Social. Physical Health: Natural light acts as a catalyst for our physical health. Exposure to sunlight stimulates the production o

One of the questions homeowners ask #AucklandSkylights is about the pros and cons of repairing and replacing skylights. Can you improve...

With the recent storms battering the country you may find water leaking into your home from your skylight or roof. If you're wondering, "Will insurance pay for my skylight replacement, repair , water damage from the leak and callout to secure my home from the weather" read on. This is a question we are often asked at Auckland Skylights Limited Will My Insurance Cover Skylight Replacement? Insurance Coverage Depends on Your Policy, As soon as you see damage to your Skylights,

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...

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 brings character no other feature can match. But there are some potential drawbacks to a skylight. As a projecting roof feature, it is more prone to problems like cracks or leaking than other areas of your roof. That's not to say a skylight is more trouble than it's worth, but the sometimes harsh weather in Auckland can introduce complica