Energy Efficiency

What Is Daylighting and Why Should You Care About It?

Sunlight has been linked with a number of health benefits. In fact, people place so much value on natural lighting that in a 1,600-employee survey done by Future Workplace, “access to natural light and views of the outdoors” outranks all other office perks like fitness centers and on-site childcare.

With years of experience in the window replacement industry, our expert designers and specialists at California Energy Consultant Service can help you maximize this valuable resource and turn your home into a haven for natural sunlight. Here are a few of our best tips.

The Benefits of Natural Lighting

We all learned in health class that sunlight is our body’s number one source of Vitamin D. Well technically, this isn’t entirely true because our body can produce this vitamin naturally. However, it’s important to note that sunlight is needed to catalyze this process. Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones and has been proven to reduce the risk of certain cancers. Sunlight has also been linked to healthier mental states and improved sleeping habits.

Maximizing Natural Lighting

Daylighting is an industry term that refers to planning the placement of windows so that more natural light is allowed to enter a particular room. The whole process includes choosing the type and style of both your windows and its glazing.

Different types of glass and window treatments are all major factors in controlling the amount of sunlight that penetrates your home. You also want to choose the right positioning so that the healthiest rays of the morning help warm and illuminate your home while keeping you protected against the harsh afternoon sun.

Ask our experts at California Energy Consultant Service how you can use your windows to maximize daylight in your home. We are your number one provider of all your residential window replacement needs, as well as HVAC and siding services. Give us a call at (916) 239-7779 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a free consultation today. We serve homeowners in Rancho Cordova and Sacramento, CA.

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