A fireplace is a luxurious addition to the home that instantly adds a touch of class and elegance, while also keeping it warm and inviting during the cold winter months. Owning a fireplace, however, also comes with the responsibility of keeping it clean. This ensures that it functions properly and continues to look great.
Interested in learning how to clean fireplace glass? The team at Elite Fireplaces Sydney has shared some of the best, tried-and-tested methods below.
The Elite Fireplaces team has been installing custom wood, gas, and electric fireplaces in Sydney homes for more than 15 years. We’ve established relationships with Australia’s best fireplace suppliers to ensure that our customers receive only the best. Contact us for more information.
What are VELUX Roof Windows?
VELUX roof windows are a type of skylight. They can be available in a range of designs, suitable for both pitched and flat roofs. They can also come with manual or remote control openings, be as large or small as you need, and even be installed with sensors and blinds.
However, they offer more than just an aesthetic boost. They are a seamless way to increase the natural light that enters your home and act as a key ventilation feature.
Indoor Air Quality and Health Concerns
Poor indoor air quality may lead to significant health concerns and impacts. Some of the key signs and symptoms to look out for that may indicate poor indoor air quality are:
- Increased skin sensitivity and irritation
- Regular headaches
- Increased drowsiness
- An increase in infectious illnesses, such as the flu
- Increased risk of asthma
- Shortness of breath
- Dizziness and nausea
While these may be caused by poor air quality or even CO₂ poisoning, it’s important to seek professional medical advice. If you’ve noticed any of these signs, reach out to a health professional.
The Many Benefits of VELUX Roof Windows
The additional ventilation that skylights in Perth provide will naturally affect your indoor air quality. But they can do so in several different ways.
Here, we’ll detail each so that you can understand how they work to safeguard your home and health.
1. Access to Fresh Air
An open VELUX roof window provides an additional way for air to flow into and out of your home. This naturally improves air quality and increases your comfort by allowing fresh air inside.
This also reduces the amount of indoor dust that may be affecting your allergies. Likewise, this better air quality may also improve your mood and potentially boost your energy levels.
2. Managed CO₂
If you find it difficult to open windows manually, VELUX windows can also be installed with sensors. Rain sensors ensure that your VELUX window closes during bad weather, so that you don’t have to worry about leaks or debris potentially entering your home.
Likewise, CO₂ sensors add significant value to your overall air quality. It will track your CO₂ levels and open and close your window automatically to manage them effectively.
3. Fighting Mould Growth
Aside from allowing fresh air in, VELUX windows also help circulate stale and humid air out of the home. This can help protect your home against condensation damage and prevent mould from growing.
Regular exposure to mould, or inhaling its spores, may lead to significant health impacts and respiratory conditions. People may struggle to breathe, and those with asthma may also be at a higher risk of attacks.
4. More Natural Light
Along with ventilation, increased natural lighting may also contribute to your air quality. It can reduce your need for artificial lighting, which may help lower the heat in your home, depending on the type you have.
This can also decrease your risk of condensation damage and mould growth. Similarly, natural light can also be beneficial for indoor plants.
Healthy indoor plants can also help with CO₂ absorption, managing your air quality more effectively.
5. Improved Energy Efficiency
VELUX roof windows can also improve your energy efficiency. By naturally regulating indoor temperatures, you can rely less on air conditioning and heating.
This not only helps you cut costs, but it can potentially reduce the spread of dust and debris that may be trapped in your ventilation systems. This keeps these pollutants out of the air, allowing you to breathe more easily.
Contact the Skylight Experts in Bunbury and Perth
At Skylights WA, our expert team has years of experience installing a wide range of skylights. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. We offer a free consultation to understand your needs and offer tailored advice and guidance.
