Skylights and Solar Roofing

Skylights and solar roofing turn your roof into a source of light and energy for your home. Both skylights and solar panels can be added to new or existing roofs so you can enjoy the benefits of the sun’s natural energy. If you are considering adding skylights, solar panels, or a solar water heater to your home’s roof, contact an experienced roofing contractor in Alexandria to discuss your options today.

Skylights

Skylights add light, ventilation, and style to any home. There are many different types of skylights, making these elements a versatile option for your home. A skylight provides natural light, which can help to open up interior rooms to make them feel more welcoming. Skylights are often used in areas such as hallways and bathrooms, where outer walls may not be accessible and natural lighting or ventilation is not otherwise possible. Tubular skylights are designed to maximize light and are great solutions for rooms that might be too small to host a full-sized skylight. Using a series of skylights to light a long, narrow hallway or room can also provide ample natural light to make the entire space feel larger. However, there are a few factors to keep in mind when adding a skylight to your roof. Skylights are visible from the exterior of your home, so it’s best to place them in areas where your roof is not easily seen. Most homeowners choose to put skylights in rooms at the back of the home, such that visible changes in the roof are hidden from the street to maintain superior curb appeal.

Solar Roofing

Solar technology offers clean, renewable energy for all of your home’s electronic needs. Photovoltaic cells can be easily mounted on your roof and integrated into your home’s electrical system to provide power supplied by the sun. The use of solar panels can significantly reduce your home’s dependence on traditional power sources, shrinking your carbon footprint as well as lowering your home energy bills. Energen photovoltaic systems use a photovoltaic laminate that is directly integrated into the construction of asphalt roofing, which allows you to enjoy solar power without the need for separately-mounted solar cells. Solar energy can also be used to fuel a solar water heater, which provides hot water for your home on sunny days. You will retain your traditional water heater for your hot water needs when there is not sufficient sunlight to power the appliance. Even so, the use of a solar water heater will further reduce your home’s power consumption and save you up to 25% on your energy bills.

Are you ready to take advantage of the free, natural energy provided by the sun with a skylight or solar roofing option in Bethesda, Fairfax, or Arlington? Click on over to our website to contact an experienced roofing contractor for more information or to request an estimate for your home. We have experience with the industry’s top brand names so you can enjoy a more beautiful and energy-efficient roof for years to come.