Many people desire a home with a view and purchase one with expansive windows overlooking a spacious backyard, pond, or another focal point within the landscape. You can also take in beautiful sights from above — whether they’re clouds on a summer day or nighttime stars — with a skylight. If that’s not enough for you to call a roofing contractor and schedule an installation, consider some of the many other ways a skylight will boost your home’s value.

How a Skylight Increases Home Value

1. Saves Energy & Money

During the winter, heating your home takes up the bulk of your monthly electricity costs. A skylight lets the sun’s warmth inside your home, reducing your need to heat the space. The roofing contractor can also install glass with a protective glazing that prevents heat loss during winter by providing additional insulation. You could save even further with a solar-powered skylight, which is eligible for a 30% tax credit through 2021.

2. Creates an Aesthetic Focal Point

Whether the skylight is in your living room or bedroom, it can become the talking point of the space. Not only will it provide gorgeous views of the sky, but it’ll also illuminate features such as paint color. A skylight can also open up areas that typically don’t get natural light, such as a bathroom, hallway, or kitchen, and make them feel larger and more inviting.

3. Boosts Mood

While the skylight itself probably won’t make you cheerful, the extra light could. Sunlight increases the body’s production of serotonin, which boosts mood by helping you feel calm. This is particularly helpful during winter, when shorter days mean less sunlight and colder weather means you won’t go outside as much.

Experience these benefits by hiring Dan Williams Roofing to install a skylight in your home or business. Their roofing contractors are fully licensed, bonded, and insured to assure you receive only top-quality work. The family-owned and -operated company has served Lorain County, OH, since 2000, providing quality installations and repairs for jobs small and large. Call (440) 282-6006 or visit their website to request a free quote from a roofing contractor today.