Skylights are a great solution for bringing light into the house, especially for homes in Centro where there are narrow lots that don´t allow for windows towards the neighbors. However, with Merida´s sun, you also get a lot of unwanted heat that gets amplified with the glass. There is a solution for this that is simple and economical: the malla sombra. This product is normally used for greenhouses, which blocks the sun at different percentages (up to 95%). They come in different colors (white, beige, black, etc.) and can be easily installed. There are several advantages to this product; one is that even though it blocks the sun, it lets the light pass through so you can take advantage of Merida´s sunny weather without the heat. Also, it´s made to work in the exterior so it resists the sun and weather conditions. Another benefit is, if you have an air conditioner in the same room as a skylight, it makes the room cooler which improves its efficiency, saving you some money.
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Jessica
2/5/2015 01:09:02 am
Nice! Looks like a great solution. ;-)
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11/16/2022 05:49:26 pm
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1/9/2023 12:18:35 pm
Thanks so much for talking about how skylights can be a great solution to getting more natural light. My uncle has been wanting to get skylights installed in his house as well but he's worried about the extra heat. We'll be sure to try putting some malla sombra or something similar on the lights if it gets too hot.
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3/23/2023 10:49:21 pm
It's great that you elaborated that skylights could also offer heat protection to secure your property. My aunt told us a couple of nights ago that she hoped to find skylights for their home to enhance the natural light entry. She asked if I had thoughts on the best option to consider. I'm grateful for this enlightening article. I'll tell her it will be much better if we consult a trusted skylight service as they can provide details about the installation process.
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