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Daylighting with Windows: What You Should Know

Natural light is highly coveted in many homes. Homeowners take advantage of daylighting for different reasons but most have to do with how an abundance of natural light imparts spaciousness and airiness to a property. Homes are not meant to be stuffy, after all. As windows are some of the best ways to harness natural light, they’re the best place to start for anyone looking to make the most out of daylighting.

Windows and Daylighting

Effectively pulling off daylighting means properly utilizing windows. A handful of guidelines are usually followed but, fortunately, they are not as complicated as you might think. Some of the daylighting considerations you should keep in mind include:

A Quick Tip

As sun exposure varies from area to area, so will the level of natural light that homes in various parts of the country will be able to enjoy. As such, the daylighting considerations mentioned above may be tweaked to address a home’s particular needs. For instance, a south-facing window in a home located in a warm climate may not require that much shading if it uses energy-efficient glass that keeps heat let in by a window at bay. As homes differ, how daylighting is employed will also be different. The key is in knowing what you want to achieve exactly from daylighting.

Some Terms to Remember

 

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Author Bio:

Eric Minkiewicz is the President of Renewal by Andersen of Eastern New York, a company that offers replacement windows and doors in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley. When he’s not in the field, he shares home improvement tips and other industry knowledge through the company blog.

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