Daylighting With Your Windows

Daylighting basically means using the natural light from the sun and sky to complement or replace the artificial light inside your home. This strategy offers a number of reasons including more pleasant and comfortable indoor spaces. It is also often attributed to the improved well-being of occupants.

In this post, Timberland Exteriors — a local company offering window and new roof installation services — shares some tips on how you can properly use your windows for daylighting.

More Isn’t Always Better

More windows do not necessarily mean optimal daylighting. Oftentimes, an overabundance of light inside your home can cause glare, hot spots and sharp shadow lines. The key then is to make sure you are bringing in a lot of diffused light and distributing this throughout your interior. You don’t have to install so much glass on the facades. However, you have to consider your home’s orientation and the type of glass that you are going to use when designing for daylighting.

Beware of Glare

Glare can make it difficult for you to read on a computer screen. And in such cases, you will likely be forced to close your blinds completely for the sake of visual comfort. This defeats the purpose of daylighting and eliminates the benefits that you can get from natural light. That said, your daylight strategies should be appropriate to your local climate, building orientation and interior organization. Furthermore, in order to achieve a glare-free daylit space, you have to ensure that daylight is collected and redirected upward. A professional specializing in window installation service can help you achieve this.

Reconsider Your Interiors

Sometimes you may have to do a simple renovation to ensure that the right amount of light can flow further into the space. Open floor plans and thoughtful furniture placement will let you avoid blocking the incoming light.

Timberland Exteriors is a local company that specializes in windows, fiber cement siding, roofing, and many more. Our team is trained and experienced in various home improvement jobs, so you can have peace of mind that your project will be handled professionally. Call us at (651) 404-2330 or fill out our contact form to request a free quote. We serve customers in Maplewood, MN.