Skylight installation brings natural light into rooms that standard windows can’t reach, top-floor bathrooms, stairwells, and rooms with limited exterior wall space all benefit from light coming in from above rather than from the side. Our professional window installation services include skylight installation for exactly these kinds of spaces. 
Types of Skylights: Fixed vs. Vented
Fixed skylights don’t open, offering a simpler, more affordable way to bring in natural light without adding a moving part to maintain or seal. They’re a good fit for rooms where ventilation isn’t a priority, but extra daylight would make a real difference.
Vented skylights open, either manually or with a remote or solar-powered motor, adding genuine airflow on top of the natural light. This makes them a strong choice for bathrooms, kitchens, or any room where humidity or stuffiness is an ongoing issue, letting warm, moist air escape upward rather than lingering in the space.
Energy Efficiency & Solar Heat Gain
Skylights let in more direct sunlight than a standard vertical window, which means solar heat gain is a bigger consideration here than on most window installations. Look for skylights with a low Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) rating if the room already runs warm, or a higher SHGC if passive winter heating is more of a priority for that specific space.
ENERGY STAR certified skylights are tested and rated the same way as standard windows, giving you a reliable way to compare options rather than relying on general marketing claims. Explore our energy-efficient window solutions page for more on how these ratings work.
Where Skylights Make the Most Sense
Skylights work best in rooms with limited or no exterior wall space for a standard window, top-floor bathrooms, interior hallways, stairwells, and rooms under a sloped or vaulted ceiling. They’re also a strong option for rooms that feel dark despite having windows, adding a second source of natural light from a completely different angle.
Kitchens and reading nooks benefit particularly well from a skylight paired with existing windows, brightening a space throughout the day without the glare a large west-facing window can sometimes create. Our bay window replacement options are a popular choice for exactly this kind of reading nook pairing.
Installation & Roof Considerations
Skylight installation involves cutting into the roof structure itself, which makes proper flashing and sealing especially important to prevent leaks, more so than with a standard wall-mounted window. Roof pitch, framing, and existing insulation all factor into where a skylight can be placed and how it needs to be installed.
Because of this added complexity, skylight installation is a project worth leaving to an experienced professional rather than treating as a DIY upgrade. Schedule a free consultation with our Salt Lake City team to assess your roof and ceiling structure and determine the best skylight placement and type for your home.
Is a Skylight Right for Your Home?
If a room in your home feels dark or stuffy despite having standard windows, a skylight, fixed or vented, can bring in the natural light and airflow a side window simply can’t reach. The right choice comes down to whether ventilation matters for that specific room and how much solar heat gain the space can comfortably handle.
Curious whether skylight installation makes sense for your home? Meet our trusted Salt Lake City window and door team for a free consultation.