Skylights

Skylights are one of the simplest ways to bring natural daylight into a hallway, bathroom, laundry or living space without cutting electricity use, and the glazing panel itself does most of the work: how much light comes through, how evenly it is diffused, and how well it stands up to sun, hail and general weather over the years.

Whether you are installing a new skylight during a build or renovation, or replacing a cloudy, cracked or leaking dome on an existing roof, getting the right material and profile makes a real difference to how the room below feels.

Clear panels let in the most light and are suited to spaces wanting maximum brightness, such as stairwells or hallways. An opal or prismatic diffuser panel scatters incoming light evenly across the ceiling and room below rather than casting a single harsh beam, which is the standard choice for most residential skylights since it softens glare and avoids hot spots on flooring or furniture.

Flat skylight panels are typically 3-6 mm, with the thicker end used across larger spans or higher wind exposure zones, and twin-wall polycarbonate is worth considering where extra insulation against heat loss is also a priority.