Building your own house requires a balance of budgeting, cost-effectiveness, determination and imagination. When designing and building your dream home, you should consider how natural light will impact your space.
Adding windows to a property can transform the overall atmosphere into a relaxing, healthy space. Adapt your property to your individual needs and consider adding windows to maximise the beautiful views around your land. Self-builds are the best way to ensure your property is tailored to your every need whilst being a cheaper alternative to buying an existing home.
So, what can windows bring to your property?
Light
Daylighting is when a property uses natural light as its primary source of daylight illumination. Whether you live in an overcast climate or bright sunshine, make use of the natural light around you. Light can help to accentuate the interior elements of your home and reduce energy bills.
VELUX windows can brighten the darkest of spaces, like lofts and dark bedrooms. Make use of your attic space by creating a second living room, guest room or bathroom. You might just find a spectacular view from your property that you didn’t know existed before.
Healthy living environment
Natural light has countless physical and mental health benefits. Windows can provide better ventilation and air quality in your home. In fact, daylit environments can increase productivity, comfort and boost your vitamin D levels, which reduces your risk of heart disease, weight gain and skin cancer.
Fluorescent blue light from our laptop, phone, and TV screens can also negatively impact our sleep pattern. Natural light is likely to reduce your use of technology and encourage you to embrace the great outdoors.
Aesthetic quality
Windows frame magnificent views from your home and improve your property’s exterior appearance. Finding the right location and style of windows can make a big difference in your home.
Energy efficiency
Unfortunately, poor-quality windows can result in heat loss from your property. Invest in double or triple glazed windows to keep your home energy efficient and cosy in the colder months.
If you are installing windows in the attic, make sure your walls and roof are insulated as well. Heat can escape through poor insulation and cause a whopping increase in your energy bills.
Security
Good quality windows are essential for security reasons as well. Windows and doors make your home vulnerable to break-in attempts. Ensure your windows and doors have secure locks in place to reduce the chance of a break-in.