Jim The Bathroom Guy

Let me guide you through the truth about bathroom skylights and if bathroom skylights are really worth it,

Bathroom renovations are super unique and installing a skylight into a bathroom is no different so the cost will always unique to the space set up and the benefit to you will depend on a few factors.

Below is what I will cover to best help you make your decision

• Why do people put skylights in bathrooms?
• Are skylights good in bathrooms?
• Do skylights help with mold in a bathroom?
• What are the downsides?
• How much does it cost to put a skylight in a bathroom?
• How many years do skylights last?

Why do people put skylights in bathrooms?

Often clients have rooms with limited or no natural light which can be very depressing day in and day out.

They will turn to the bathroom skylight to heal their gloomy day which might be the only option.

The main and number one reason a person puts a skylight in a bathroom just comes down to natural light.

My number one reason why people install them in bathrooms is they make your small bathroom feel bigger. Natural light will make a room feel bigger especially if you tile the room in a white light tile it will bounce the light around the room.

Are skylights good in bathrooms?

Skylights are not only good in bathrooms they are amazing.

Bathroom skylights provide NATURAL LIGHT which will brighten up your day pun intended and your bathroom.

Additionally, they are energy efficient with less need for the use of lights and will save you money on power

Importantly natural light can be great for your mental health with those sun rays beaming down on you in the morning instead of that dark yellow light.

Do skylights help with mould?

Bathroom skylights will help you prevent and keep mould away. As they allow natural light into dark areas it allows you to dry out those damp spaces that would build without them.

With the comibnation of a skilight that is openable allows all that moisture and hot air to esapce and not get trapped in your bathroom.

With less hot moisture and light beaming into your wet bathroom a skylight will stop mould in its track compared to a room with no natural light.

What are the downsides

Indeed there are few downsides to the bathroom skylight.

Firslty they are prick to clean. Cleaning a skylight especially high up or one full of ridges can drive you a little insane if you are OCD like me.

Not commonly know but skylights lose heat in cold months. They will lose heat over time as they asborb it through the glass. You can get thermally broken skylights to combat this though.

Finally installation issues can happen months after you have installed it. Often you do not know there is an issue until the rain comes or that wind is howling.

How much does it cost to put a skylight in a bathroom?

When it comes to working out how much your bathroom skylight will cost there is a wide range of skylight options from small tubular models through to massive architectural solutions so prices will vary.

Below is a quick for the two most common costing options

The most affordable bathroom skylight is the small tubular ones like the BUNNINGS ONE HERE. These types of skylights often will cost between $500 to $1000 to install.

Whereas the the large more popular style (Velux) is the roof window which sit unobtrusively on your roof and can allow both natural light and air into your building. The cost of a roof windows depends on the size and the roof space for your Velux skylight but will often cost between $2,500 to 5,000

I know that’s pretty steep but Velux roof windows often the best bathroom light/ventilation in a windowless room.

How many years do skylights last?

Finally how long does a skylight last? So typically, a skylight can last between 7-16 years, depending on how well it was installed and the quality of the skylight’s manufacturing.

The only reason the bathroom skylight wont last that period of time is due improper installation which can lead to a leak or too much sun light over time, I know that’s crazy but its a thing

Subsequently the other big factor is glass versus acrylic skylights and which will last longer.

Glass bathroom skylights will last longer over time then acrylic. They are sealed by the manufacture where acrylic needs movement to breath.

Acrylic will also turn yellow over time so the glass skylight is better from a durability and time factor.

Final Thoughts

The truth about bathroom skylights is you definitely need one if you have no natural light. As someone who lived in an apartment in his youth with no windows for many years it can be a nightmare.

The dampness, the mould and the depressing darkness you get from a room with no windows can be a little overwhelming day in day out. Saying all this though I take into consideration that they are not cheap to install and often requite a fair amount of work to do.

If you can afford a bathroom skylight my advice is to defiantly undertake it and make your room feel bigger while adding some brightness to your day.

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Always remember my advice is general in nature and always speak to your local supplier or tradesman to get the best result for your bathroom renovation.

If you have any questions about bathroom skylights just comment below we will be happy to help.

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