The bathroom is often the darkest and most humid room in the house, therefore our expert team is often asked “Can I Put a Skylight in My Bathroom?” and the answer is yes, a bathroom skylight can be a great solution for light and ventilation, but installation requires careful planning to ensure a seamless result.
The Benefits of Bathroom Skylights
Installing a skylight transforms a bathroom from a dingy room into a relaxing sanctuary, flooding the space with natural daylight, boasting many benefits:
Superior Natural Light: Skylights bring in significantly more daylight than a vertical window of the same size, immediately making the space feel larger and more open. This reduces your reliance on artificial lighting during the day.
Aesthetic Appeal: There is a luxurious, spa-like feel to a bathroom flooded with natural light. It allows you to showcase your finishes, enhancing the overall design.
Enhanced Privacy: Skylights provide daylight without compromising privacy. a ceiling-mounted window lets you enjoy the natural daylight without worrying about neighbors. Frosted glass can be specified to enhance privacy if desired.
While the benefits of installing a skylight in your bathroom are clear, the challenge of a bathroom skylight will always be humidity. A typical bathroom creates high-moisture air, which rises and comes into contact with the cool glass of the skylight, leading to condensation, this is why we always recommend an operable skylight to combat the moisture levels, if you do opt for a fixed unit, adequate ventilation needs to be present through extractor fans to keep your skylight looking the best:
Operable Skylights, often called ventilation skylights open manually or electrically, allowing hot, humid air to escape the room directly. This is the most effective way to prevent condensation on the glass. Many electric models, including the Glazing Vision VisionVent Skylight, can be supplied with rain sensors that automatically close the unit when it starts to drizzle, or thermostats that operate the unit based on your desired temperature.
Fixed Skylights are a great way of increasing levels of natural daylight through their ability to distribute daylight evenly from above, with a wide range of style choices; a square or rectangular skylight will provide a more uniform distribution of light, while a shaped skylight like the Flushglaze Circular, can create a more dramatic focal point.
A Good Installation Matters
To ensure a seamless skylight installation, it is essential to work with a professional skylight installer, this will help ensure that your skylight is well-sealed to prevent any potential leaks or other issues.
Incorporating a skylight into your bathroom can be a great way to add natural light and a sense of tranquility to the room. However, there are a few important things to consider before installing a skylight; Consider the location, size and shape, skylight type, and careful installation. With proper planning, you can create a welcoming and calming bathroom environment.
Our expert team will be more than happy to guide you through your bathroom skylight specification journey, get in touch today.
