Daylighting is the practice of using natural light for daytime indoor illumination and achieved by choosing the right replacement windows and installing them in strategic areas. You may have heard how beneficial daylighting is, but what makes it the ideal choice over artificial lighting?
Benefits of Daylighting
One of the immediate benefits of daylighting is that it can illuminate your interior living spaces without the aid of electrical lighting. This results in brighter and more inviting interiors that are more pleasing to the eye. Even without rearranging furniture or redecorating your home, increased natural light makes your living space look larger than it actually is, adding more definition and making your interior color palette look vibrant.
Several studies have also linked daylighting to positive health effects, particularly related to exposure to daytime-nighttime cycles. According to these tests, the occupants’ body clocks are governed by constant exposure to such cycles, encouraging regular and healthy sleep cycles that result in better productivity and significant stress reduction. Other studies have also revealed a correlation between daylit environments and faster recovery rates as well as improved work and school performance.
Window Styles for Daylighting
Your choice of windows installation styles can have an effect on the amount of natural light that gets into your home. Window styles such as picture windows are best for this application since the uninterrupted glass allows the most natural light while capturing a beautiful view. If you want an operable style to allow ventilation, casement windows are ideal; the single-sash design allows you to enjoy the widest glass area possible while still enjoying the benefits of operable windows. For the areas connecting to your patio, a contemporary sliding door achieves the same effect.
Position is another factor to consider. While installing such windows on east-to-west facing walls allow lots of direct sunlight, you might want softer light instead, which can be achieved with the same window styles installed on north-to-south walls. Whatever your preference is, our High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass packages can block unwanted UV rays and heat from the sun, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of daylighting without worrying about hot indoor spaces or faded fabrics and furniture.
To learn more about our daylighting-optimized window styles such as sliding windows, call Renewal by Andersen® of Long Island today at (866) 609-5033. We serve many areas in and around Massapequa.
