Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Third time's a charm ( our 3rd build @ Bingara Gorge ) 97Sep 08, 2021 1:55 pm Hey champ, I am considering doing the same with Velux skylights facing East over a kitchen island bench. This was due to putting an Alfresco on the rear which faces south and was worried it wold be too dark in the adjacent kitchen/family room. The only thing that has made me pause is heat. I've read on other posts that people regret them as they let too much heat in. That said who knows where they stuck them, maybe West or North. Did you consider heat mate and what got you over the line? Re: Third time's a charm ( our 3rd build @ Bingara Gorge ) 98Sep 08, 2021 2:23 pm Likewise, looking at some East-facing skylights. Our builder has EcoLite skylights in the quote. Appreciate any feedback on either heat generally, or anything specific re the brand. Re: Third time's a charm ( our 3rd build @ Bingara Gorge ) 99Sep 14, 2021 7:53 am Phil of Sydney Can you close/cover over the skylights. It may be hot underneath them in summer. There is a blind system that Velux do for their skylights which you can add on if needed I said after the 1st build “ never again “ & now im on my 3rd Re: Third time's a charm ( our 3rd build @ Bingara Gorge ) 100Sep 14, 2021 8:01 am JWJ Hey champ, I am considering doing the same with Velux skylights facing East over a kitchen island bench. This was due to putting an Alfresco on the rear which faces south and was worried it wold be too dark in the adjacent kitchen/family room. The only thing that has made me pause is heat. I've read on other posts that people regret them as they let too much heat in. That said who knows where they stuck them, maybe West or North. Did you consider heat mate and what got you over the line? Hey mate, I thought about heat but I watched the way the sun moves over our house and its really only the morning sun but until 10.30 - 11 that they’re getting directly hit. There is a blind system that velux offer for these sky lights that can be fitted after if heat is an issue. If it were north or west i probably would be concerned about heat. Back of the house is South with the alfresco, kitchen wall is on the eastern wall which joins the alfresco to the south, due to the layout of the home we wanted to capture some extra daylight especially in the morning. I guess not only is floor plan orientation important here but also your roof line and pitch of the roof, this will affect when and where the direct sun hits the skylight. If i were to do it again id probably use 3 of the same length but not as wide instead of the 2 wider ones I said after the 1st build “ never again “ & now im on my 3rd 9 19147 Thanks NativeZen! I can't wait to start landscaping, though it's going to be a while away yet. No movement on site yet as of the weekend. Hoping to see some earthworks… 3 2148 I’m curious about how you went with this. We are planning a KDRB and considering Plantation Homes as a builder. I’m aware that after the demolition another soil test… 1 6311 |