Dome Skylights in Chicago, IL
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Dome Light Sales & Installation
Aesthetically pleasing and efficient, domed skylights have become a staple of many buildings for obvious reasons. Their durable material, deflection of water, and ability to add more light to a room make them an excellent choice for those who want beauty and practicality. They are featured in famous architectural structures, from the Pantheon in Rome to the Fulton Center in New York.
NSS Exteriors offers skylight installation and repair for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. NSS Exteriors holds a 5-star rating on Home Advisor & Angie's List. When it comes to the purchase and installation of a dome skylight, look no further. NSS Exteriors provides everything you need to add one of these beautiful pieces to your building or residence.
What Is a Dome Skylight?
Dome skylights are panels of glass or acrylic that protrude outwards instead of lying flat. They are known for their practicality and gorgeous look from both an interior and exterior perspective. Dome skylights are
customizable in material, color, and pattern. They are also offered in different shapes, such as a pyramid, polygons, ridges, barrel vaults, and more. They are available for both
commercial skylights and
residential
skylights buildings.
Why Are Domed Skylights Useful
There are many reasons to choose a domed skylight. These beautiful additions have many practical uses aside from solely providing light. Common reasons to invest in a domed skylight are:
- To warm unheated spaces
- Energy conservation
- Water deflection due to their round shape
- Durability
- Access to both direct and indirect light
- Customization in size, pattern, glazing, and transmission of light
Choices are abundant for customization in size, pattern, and glazing materials for your new addition. Larger spaces will usually feature large dome skylights, while a living room in a residence may feature medium or small domes. More design choices consist of prismatic skylights that use lenses that reflect sunlight throughout a room with gorgeous patterns, and sun-tracking skylights that use reflective mirrors to direct sunlight into your building. The number of choices for customization makes domed skylights popular for any structure, as they create an architectural signature.
What Are Domed Skylights Made From?
- Acrylic Dome: This material is known for its durability and strength in UV resistance. Acrylic can take on years of sun damage without any issues. Acrylic skylights are known to last up to 30 years with proper care. These have a high impact rating and are more cost-efficient than glass.
- Glass Dome: A preferred material for skylights, glass is more energy-efficient and doesn't discolor over time. Tempered glass goes through heating and cooling, which hardens its surface. This material is beneficial because it doesn't retain sharp edges at the end of the treatment. Laminated glass is another option, a process that places two glass panels on either side of a piece of plastic. This assists in durability and damage resistance. Glass is also easily customizable, with choices for films, thickness, and interlayers.
