How to Easily Increase Your Home's Value with Just One Roof Window.

Roof windows are a great way to increase your home’s value and make it stand out from other houses in your area. If you have old, aging roof windows, you may find that you need roof window replacement before your home can reach its full potential. In fact, old, dated roof windows can decrease your home’s value rather than helping it.

Why are modern, high-quality roof windows such a value booster when your home goes on the open market? Because they deliver a range of benefits, including the following:

1. Roof Windows Add Natural Light.

One of the most important features potential renters or homeowners report to look for in a property is natural light. Not only does it make the house more attractive, but it creates a sense of space and adds more function.

A home improvement project that unleashes natural light is always a good investment, whether you are looking to put your house on the market or not.

Roof windows are a great way to ensure that the darkest parts of your home get the natural light they deserve.

2. Replacing Your Roof Windows Can Boost Energy Efficiency.

Roof windows also create more energy efficiency in your home, which means less money wasted in energy bills.

First, roof windows allow natural light into dark spaces, which means you can turn off lights that you typically keep on. They also give you the opportunity to regulate air flow and let out trapped heat that rises during the summer season, meaning less time running fans and air conditioning units.

Additionally, they can be paired with insulated roof window blinds. These energy efficient window treatments have a thermal effect that prevents heat loss during the winter, making for a more economical energy consumption.

If your roof windows are from prior to 2012, you may want to consider replacing them with a pair of new generation VELUX roof windows. This newer range of VELUX windows have even more benefits than the older generation windows, especially when it comes to energy efficiency.

They feature VELUX Thermo Technology© which allows for better insulation during winter months and a u-value of down to 1,2 for standard roof windows. They also have a higher energy balance, which is the system for evaluating the energy efficiency of a window.

New generation VELUX roof windows have a positive energy balance, which means more solar energy entering than heat being lost.

3. Roof Windows Add Architectural Intrigue.

Homebuyers are often searching for properties with a little bit of character — and roof windows create the architectural intrigue that many prospective buyers are looking for. VELUX roof windows have a modern yet timeless aesthetic that fit well with any home design.

This gives your property the competitive edge compared to other homes that may not have rooftop windows and all the associated benefits.

4. They Contribute to Health and Wellness.

Here’s something that homeowners don’t always think about: natural light and its impact on health and wellness. The cold, dark months of winter can actually lead to something called “seasonal affective disorder,” which can then lead to fatigue, exhaustion and even depression.

Rooftop windows help contribute to more comfortable living space, both physically and mentally.

Windows are also a major concern for potential buyers who have children, as houses that are inadequately ventilated are highly susceptible to mould and allergens. In fact, children’s rooms are often the most polluted in the home.

Having roof top windows are a great selling point to concerned parents as they are safe to have in children’s bedrooms and can significantly increase air quality and well-being.

5. Roof windows create more functional space.

Lastly, roof windows can unlock your home’s full potential by creating more functional space. Rooftop windows can be the difference between a 2 and a 3-bedroom home. By adding or replacing your rooftop windows, you can turn an attic into an extra bedroom, playroom, office, home gym, or even extra bathroom.

With more usable space, you instantly increase your property value. This is especially true if you live in a large city where every square-meter is precious. Adding an extra bedroom also helps open up your home to a new market of potential buyers and meet the needs of larger families or couples looking for the perfect home to build theirs.