Understanding the Energy Efficiency of Modern Rooflights

From Korniche's cutting-edge classics to meticulous Mardomes rooflights, have become something of a staple in modern architecture. There are a lot of reasons for that but one of the most compelling is their ability to bolster the energy efficiency of a home. But how can a humble rooflight enhance a home's energy efficiency? Good question. In this post, we're going to help our readers understand the energy efficiency of modern rooflights.

Understanding What Makes Modern Rooflights So Energy-Efficient

Today's rooflights do more than just allow natural light to flood a space, they can also enhance a home's energy-efficiency and reduce its monthly energy consumption. Here's how:

By using advanced glazing technology

Many of today's rooflights employ advanced glazing technology like double or triple-glazing with the space between panels occupied by inert gases that act as insulators. Some feature low-emissivity coatings that prevent heat from escaping during the winter and entering during the summer.

By enabling homeowners to turn off their lights 

This is maybe the most obvious way rooflights today help homeowners reduce their energy consumption. When a formerly dingy space is flooded with natural light all day long there is no longer any need to run electric lights during the day. This goes for commercial spaces as well. 

By having thermal breaks in the framework

All rooflight frames have an interior and exterior side. Under normal circumstances, heat is conducted through this framework and lost to the atmosphere during the winter. By installing a barrier composed of non-conductive material between the interior and exterior of the frame that heat loss is prevented.

By being virtually airtight

The engineering on old rooflights was not up to the standards used today. Consequently, air would sometimes leak out around the edges. Today's rooflights, however, are meticulously engineered to be virtually airtight. This eliminates drafts making it easier to maintain a stable indoor environment.

By adapting smart technology

Many modern rooflights incorporate the latest smart technology including electrochromic glass whose tint can be adjusted to account for changing light conditions, and blinds that can be opened or closed from half a world away via a smartphone app.

To Learn More About Modern Rooflights Call RLRL Today

Modern rooflights are not just beautiful and dependable they'll also help make your entire home more energy-efficient. To learn more give Rooflights Roof Lanterns a call on 020 8087 2004 and speak to one of our friendly and highly-trained customer care reps. They'll be happy to answer your questions.

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