Commercial Skylight Types

Types of Commercial Skylights in Chicago, IL

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Skylights for Your Business from NSS Exteriors

If you’ve been considering adding skylights to your Chicago area business, NSS Exteriors is ready to help. We offer skylight installation, repair, and replacement services for both commercial, industrial and residential buildings. Our team can install several types of commercial skylights based on your needs and preferences. Many people don’t realize how many different types of skylights there are, but each offers unique benefits. Commercial skylights can make your building more elegant and attractive, but it also provides numerous additional benefits: 
  • Raising appraisal value – Energy performance is factored in during appraisals, so adding skylights to your building can make it worth more if you choose to sell it later on. 
  • Saving energy – Adding daylight to your building can reduce or eliminate the need for electrical lights during the day. You may even be able to decrease air conditioner use because skylights produce less heat than electric lights. 
  • Reducing maintenance costs – You’ll save money on costly maintenance and upkeep of electrical lighting systems. Skylights allow you to minimize the run-time for your building’s lighting and HVAC systems to significantly cut maintenance expenses. 
  • Improving the environment – If you want to do your part for the overall environment and the environment of your building, using skylights to produce natural light can certainly help. Natural lighting has been shown to improve moods and promote higher productivity. Customers, employees, and building occupants all benefit from skylights. 
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Types of Commercial Skylights

The two main categories of skylights are active and passive. Active skylights feature moving parts that adjust to create greater efficiency. Passive skylights are stationary and utilize sunlight during certain hours of the day. NSS Exteriors can install all different types of skylights based on the needs and specifications of your building. You’ll be able to choose from dome-shaped skylights, sun tunnel skylights, barrel vault skylights, hip ridge skylights, flat glass skylights, insulated glass skylights, wired glass skylights, Remove steel cable pyramid skylights, tubular skylights, and more. Learn more about  these four popular commercial skylight types: 

Traditional
This type of skylight is common and features a flat glass or acrylic lens which filters the sun through the building’s ceiling. Traditional skylights are cost-effective and are able to be installed in retrofit projects. They don’t provide as much light as more advanced designs, but still provide many benefits for your business.
Commercial Skylight Types in Chicago, IL
Tubular
These skylights are relatively easy to install in your existing building. They feature a lightwell made from flexible reflective tubing. Tubular skylights can bring natural sunlight to almost any area of your building. Tubular skylights might not be the best choice if you have a large commercial building. 
Prismatic Skylights for Commercial
Prismatic
These skylights use one or multiple prismatic lenses that reflect and diffuse the sunlight throughout a room in your building. Prismatic skylights provide adequate lighting that’s not too bright. They’re commonly used in retail establishments.
Sun Tracking Solar Powered Skylights
Sun-Tracking
Solar-powered GPS technology is used in these skylights. They use reflective mirrors to direct natural sunlight into your building, even on cloudy days. You’ll enjoy high-quality lighting at relatively low costs. 

Choosing the Right Commercial Skylights for Your Building

When it comes time to choose the perfect skylights for your building, you don’t have to go it alone. NSS Exteriors has the experience and expertise you need. We can assist you in choosing the right skylights for your building, and our team will install them as well. We’re also here should you need skylight repair or replacement later on. We’ll consult with you and take into account your expectations for skylights in your building and the benefits you want them to provide. We will assess your roof and building size to narrow down your options. From there, we’ll assist you in choosing the perfect skylights for your commercial building. Skylights are the most efficient way to provide natural lighting for your business space and reduce energy costs. NSS Exteriors can install commercial skylights in the following types of buildings: 



  • Schools & Colleges 
  • Retail & Shopping Centers 
  • Offices 
  • Manufacturing & Warehouse Distribution Centers 
  • Hospitals 
  • Healthcare Facilities & Retirement Communities 
  • Churches 
  • Auditoriums & Gymnasiums 
  • Hotels, Apartments, & Condominiums
Saint Bede Academy thanks NSS Exteriors for Skylight improvements to the Abbey Church..

"Paul, a belated Thank You to you and your team for taking the dilapidated skylights at the Elston property and making them amazing! We so very much appreciate your artistry, organization, professionalism and true customer service. Again, Thank You. Sincerely, Trent N."

"Excellent service from the up front assessment to the tricky but thorough installation. Really glad we went with a specialist. Dan V."

"We are very impressed with how flawlessly NSS coordinated with our roofing company to efficiently install 8 skylights as an integral part of a much larger home improvement project. Richard G."

"They are extremely responsive and professional. I would definitely recommend them if you are looking to install or replace a skylight. Jeffrey P."

Contact Us for Skylight Installation Services

NSS Exteriors wants to add beauty and functionality to your commercial space by installing skylights. We proudly carry and install the top brands in skylights, including Velux, Wasco, and Kalwall. Each job we do is customized to your unique needs and building structure. We can work on any type of skylight to ensure it’s a perfect fit in your building. We have fabrication abilities superior to other companies, and our relationships with the major manufacturers allow us to pass the savings on to you. We have more than 50 years in the skylight industry and are proud to help Chicago area businesses reduce costs while increasing efficiency. We would be happy to provide you with a free on-site quote for installing, repairing, or replacing your commercial skylights. Contact us today to learn more and get started. 

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If your commercial skylight has been damaged in a storm, by hail damage or is leaking, contact NSS Exteriors today to schedule a prompt skylight repair. Our trained technicians are available to inspect and repair on location.
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