Choosing a Skylight Jonesboro GA

1. Fixed. A fixed skylight is one that doesn't move or open. It's sole purpose is to allow light into a room. Fixed skylights include:
   
   
   • Flat-see below.
   • Dome-see below.
   • Round-this circular skylight bubbles out above the surface of the roof in a half-sphere shape.
   • Pyramid-pyramid skylights consist of 4 triangular pieces that come together to form a pyramid that protrudes from the roof.
   • Polygon-this ornate skylight is created using multiple glass or acrylic pieces shaped like long, slender triangles (polygons) that peaks above the surface of the roof; typically a very costly, but impressive choice.
     
     
2. Ventilating (Operable). A ventilating (or operable) skylight is controlled by a remote, hand crank, or automatically by the temperature inside your house. These skylights have the ability to open and allow air to pass though. Ventilating skylights are typically hinged on one end and open and close on command.
   
   
   • Flat-this common skylight is simply a flat piece of glass or acrylic in the shape of a square or rectangle....

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