Are you into daylighting? Whether you see it as a trend or as a lifestyle, you can gain benefits from practicing some of the principles. Daylighting is the practice of using the sunshine as a main source of light. This will reduce your dependence on electrical energy, which will cut your utility bills and lower your carbon footprint. Read on to see how you can practice daylighting – and learn how Chino Hills, CA replacement windows and doors can help.
Windows and Doors
The biggest factor in daylighting involves your windows. You’ll need a sufficient number of windows to allow natural light from the sun to flow in. But you also need to have the right types of windows, and they need to be positioned correctly on the wall to maximize the amount of natural light that can get into your home. As for size, larger windows are better than smaller windows for daylighting since the former will obviously allow more light to stream into your home. Options for large windows include, but are not limited to, bay windows and bow windows. It’s also important that your windows be higher up on the wall rather than lower down on the wall. If they’re up high enough, you won’t have to worry as much about outdoor obstructions like trees that might otherwise block light the sun’s rays from delivering natural light. Depending on the way your windows are right now, you may need to change your window sizes or positions. A replacement window company will be able to help. As for doors, you might want to get products with glass panels installed so that you can benefit from natural light. Sliding patio doors will also help since they have a large glass area. All told, glass is great for daylighting – so use it.
Reflect Light
It’s possible to benefit from daylighting in different ways. For instance, you can use a few techniques to introduce natural light into rooms that don’t have windows or exterior-facing doors. You can accomplish this through the fine art of reflecting light from one place to another place. For instance, hanging up mirrors strategically can redirect light from, say, your living room into, say, an adjoining space that otherwise might get little to no natural light. You can also place some shiny fixtures that can reflect natural light throughout your home.
Are you ready to take up the daylighting challenge? Get in touch with us at Ameristar Windows to learn more about how replacement windows and doors in Chino Hills, CA can help you achieve your goals. We offer the best in energy efficient replacement doors and windows, factory direct pricing, custom made products, lifetime warranties, and professional installation. For a free consultation on your needs, call us at (888) 698-4143. One of our professional staff members will be happy to assist you. If you’d prefer to speak to someone in person, you can find us at 3453 Chicago Ave Riverside, CA 92507 during regular business hours. We’re here to help.
