ADDING LIGHT, VENTILATION, AND PRIVACY IN YOUR BATHROOM

United States of America (Press Release) March 17, 2008 -- Light, ventilation, and privacy. What else is needed in the bathroom? Well, lots of things actually, but those three are critical to one of the most used rooms in any home - not to mention one of the most humid and damp rooms (during bath time), and certainly a location that cries out for privacy.
And what product can provide all three while addressing green building or remodeling considerations for indoor air quality and energy efficiency? An ENERGY STAR® qualified venting skylight.
According to Joe Patrick, senior product manager with VELUX America, “In bathrooms especially, venting skylights reduce condensation build-up while providing a view of the sky above, without giving anyone the opportunity to see in. And you get the use of wall space, where a window isn’t necessary, for decorating or another form of space utilization.”
Electrochromic glass is also available in skylights, and is particularly useful in bathrooms, since it can be darkened or lightened by remote control without cutting off the view to the sky.
Builders and remodelers say that many of their clients opt for a combination of fixed and venting skylights once they understand the features and benefits, especially if they are into green building or remodeling, or are simply serious about making their homes more energy efficient.
And in homes with smaller bathrooms or half-baths that won’t accommodate, or don’t need a traditional skylight, but do need more natural light, a VELUX Sun Tunnel™ skylight may be the answer. They are easy to install, inexpensive, and energy efficient. While they don’t admit outside air, these units are also ENERGY STAR qualified and provide passive light (light without the heat emitted by electrical sources) during the day and, with a light kit, light at night as well.


For free information on the benefits of natural light and skylight selection, or for free house plans incorporating skylights, call 1-800-283-2831 or visit veluxusa.com. For government information on window and skylight energy efficiency visit energystar.gov, and for independent agency information visit nfrc.org or efficientwindows.org.


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