Think a skylight is nothing more than a rooftop window? Then open your world and your blinds to the many benefits they bestow including exposure to natural light, energy savings thanks to reduced lighting needs, and lower cooling costs (with models that open) via the chimney effect.

Green Living Ideas offers the full story in an interview with American skylight producer Velux. At 15 minutes, it’s a great primer on how skylights can brighten up your life and save you energy at the same time. And, if you’re looking for a Canadian skylight and solar tube producer, meet Skytech Skylights out of Edmonton with dealers from BC to Quebec.

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