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Skylight Health Research: Exploring the Health Advantages of Skylights

If you’ve considered installing one or more skylights on your existing home’s roof or commercial property building, you should evaluate the potential health benefits. Healthcare researchers suggest numerous crucial wellness advantages of having a skylight deliver natural light into your home or place of business.

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Skylight Health Research: 5 Surprising Benefits Of Installing Skylights

Did you know that one skylight can admit over three times as much natural light as a vertical window of the same size? On average, Americans spend more than 23 hours indoors instead of going outdoors to access sunshine and fresh air. Because the typical person spends less and less time outside, finding an effective means to bring outdoor lighting inside is crucial. Also, with so many toxins and pollutants in the air that thrive in dark, sterile, poorly lit spaces, homeowners and business owners must pursue alternative courses of action to maintain or enhance their quality of life or the life of their family or other occupants.

Mental health industry experts who understand the many benefits of sunlight support the notion that skylights are one of the most effective ways to introduce natural light into your home or business establishment. Beyond that, skylights contribute to a host of benefits worth considering if you, as a homeowner or business owner, are evaluating whether or not to install a skylight.

1. A Skylight Aids Overall Mental And Physical Health

Poorly lit interior spaces contribute significantly to a person’s dour mood, which may lead to depression and anxiety. Additionally, they increase stress, create headaches, and have been known to cause eye strain and adversely impact a person’s eyesight. Those who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) need to avoid indoor settings where light – especially natural light – is insufficient. Lack of sunlight can produce irritability, fatigue, and limited concentration. Finally, inadequate light might yield laziness.

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2. A Skylight Creates A Path To Vitamin D Absorption

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that humans need a considerable amount to maintain their health. (It helps strengthen bones and improves functions in many bodily systems, including nervous, immune, muscular, and more.) When exposed to sunlight regularly, the body can synthesize Vitamin D and make it useful metabolically. Historically, most people had no issue obtaining enough Vitamin D since they spent much of their day outside in the sunshine. Unfortunately, much of our society has increasingly relied on remaining indoors for extended periods.

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3. A Skylight Manages Sleep And Circadian Cycles

Light absorbed through the eyes may control melatonin production, which assists in mood stabilization and calibrating an individual’s internal body temperature. Sleep experts and supporting studies suggest that prolonged exposure to fluorescent light causes abnormal sleep patterns. Unfortunately, many homes utilize fluorescent lights. Reducing or eliminating fluorescent lighting with natural light may allow for a more consistent and restful sleep cycle.

4. A Skylight Offers An Opportunity To Access Fresh Air

Nothing feels better than taking a deep breath on a beautiful day outside. Fresh air reinvigorates a person and contributes positively to their overall mood. It also lowers your blood pressure and heart rate, relieving anxiety and stress. It also raises your energy level, reduces airborne illness and infection, and improves digestion. Most importantly, it cleans your lungs effectively. Many skylight options come with a means to access fresh air directly, even in spaces of the home lacking another way to draw in fresh air.

5. A Skylight Reduces Reliance On Sterile, Artificial Light

Interior designers will tell you indoor lighting makes a crucial difference in a person’s overall mood. If that lighting emanates from one or more artificial sources, it may adversely affect someone’s health and well-being. Glaring overhead fluorescent lighting in an office might provide ample lighting. However, it can feel harsh, leading to a lack of focus or worse – headaches, eyestrain, etc. Amazingly, many homeowners rely significantly on this same type of artificial lighting instead of natural sunshine.

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Identifying An Expert Skylight Installation Professional

Have you ever encountered a roofing contractor who legitimately cares about your overall health and well-being? If not, you’re in for a surprise. Moss Roofing approaches roofing as a holistic experience. We educate our clients about the benefits of installing new roofing systems or components, including skylights and vents. We know that every decision you make contributes to or detracts from your quality of life.

At Moss Roofing, we want to help you make wise choices that will enhance the lives of you, your family, and anyone else – including pets – under your roof. When choosing us to handle your next roofing project, you receive our expertise and support to make an educated decision that ideally meets your needs and preferences. Contact us today to learn more about our roofing services, or schedule an appointment and receive a free estimate.

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