We have a hot take…patio skylights are the best home improvement move you haven’t made yet.
A patio skylight brings daylight back into an outdoor area that its own roof has made dark, and it can brighten the rooms next to it too. Glass skylights give a sleek, modern look, polycarbonate and translucent panels give a softer light, and openable skylights add a breeze to an enclosed patio. Blinds or tinted glass keep the heat and glare under control.
Seriously, it’s a mystery why outdoor skylights don’t get more love, especially when they make your patio look like something straight from a home improvement mag.
Ready to give your next outdoor soiree that WOW factor? Let’s talk about how skylights can do just that.
Why do I need a patio skylight?
Ah, the great outdoors—sunshine, fresh air, and… shadows?
Patios are outdoor areas designed to provide shelter and shade. Sometimes they can do their job a little too well! This can make the area dark, and the house or adjoining areas even darker again.
A skylight can elevate the patio design and bring a beautiful brightness back into your outdoor area and home. When you let the natural light flood back in, you’ll be amazed at the spacious and inviting feel you’ve brought to the space. Not to mention that elegance of the skylights – they just add that WOW factor to any space.
What are the best options for a patio skylight?
It depends on the look you are going for.
After a sleek, modern look for a magazine cover worthy space? Glass skylights are perfect. Think of those alfresco-style patios.
For a soft infusion of light, polycarbonate sheets and translucent panels are great too. If your patio is enclosed, but you want to enjoy a beautiful breeze, openable skylights are going to be perfect for you
The best part is, we’ve got all these options and more, just waiting to transform your outdoor space.
Will my patio get hot or too bright with an outdoor skylight?
If you’re worried about the midday sun turning your patio into a sauna, you needn’t be. There are a few options to keep it cool.
Blinds are available in manual and solar-operating varieties to let you control the amount of light and heat entering your space.
For a more permanent solutions, consider having your skylights tinted before installation. It’s a fantastic way to reduce glare and heat, making your patio comfortable all year round, without sacrificing that beautiful, natural light.
How do I choose the right size and placement for an outdoor skylight?
With so many factors to consider—from the size of your patio to the direction it faces—choosing the ideal skylight can be complicated. But it doesn’t have to be!
To ensure your skylight is everything you dreamed of and more, give us a call. We’re here to answer your questions, and if you’re all in we can even book in a free in-home consultation for a personalised quote.
Patio skylight FAQs
Can you put a skylight in a patio roof?
Yes. Patio roofs are built for shelter and shade, and that can leave the patio dark and make the adjoining rooms darker too. A skylight brings the light back. You can choose glass, polycarbonate sheets or translucent panels, or an openable skylight if your patio is enclosed. The right option depends on the size of your patio and the direction it faces, so we look at both during a free in-home consultation.
Are glass or polycarbonate patio skylights better?
Glass skylights are always our top recommendation. If your patio is enclosed and you’d like a breeze, ask for an openable skylight.
Will a patio skylight make the patio hot?
It doesn’t have to. You can control heat and glare with blinds, which come in manual and solar-operated versions, so you set how much light and warmth comes in. For a permanent solution, you can have the skylights tinted before installation. Tinting cuts glare and heat, which keeps the patio comfortable all year while it still lets natural light in.
Let’s bring the WOW factor to your outdoor space with patio skylights
So, if you’re ready to bring a little more light into your life (and who isn’t?), it might be time to consider adding that special touch to your outdoor space with a patio skylight. Get in touch with our team or visit our showroom to explore your options.
