Skylights bring natural light into your home in a way no other feature can. At The Guild Collective, skylight installation in Austin, TX, is one of the most impactful upgrades homeowners can make, especially in rooms that feel too dark, boxed in, or windowless. But with triple-digit summers, one question always comes up: “Will this make my house hotter?” Not if it’s done right. Here’s how modern skylights transform your space without running up your cooling bill.
Smarter Placement = Better Performance
Where you put a skylight matters just as much as the type you choose. In Austin, the sun is strong, so placement should work with your home’s orientation. South-facing skylights bring in steady light during the day but need proper glass protection to block UV rays. North-facing ones provide soft, indirect light and are perfect for spaces like bathrooms or hallways where you don’t want too much glare.
The Guild Collective helps you plan the best layout based on your home’s design, room use, and sun exposure. That way, you get all the light without the unwanted heat.
What Is Low-E3 Glass—and Why Should You Care?
VELUX flat glass skylights are a game-changer. Their LowE3 coating reduces solar heat gain by up to 65%. That means the skylight lets in sunlight but filters out the heat. You won’t feel like you're under a magnifying glass when the afternoon sun hits. The double-pane glass also includes argon gas insulation, which helps trap cool air inside your home during the summer and retains heat during the winter.
Plus, this type of glass doesn’t yellow or haze over time. It maintains its clarity, so your view of the sky stays sharp and clean.
Keep the Shade, Ditch the Heat
Worried about too much light at the wrong time of day? VELUX skylights come with built-in brackets for blinds and shades, including blackout, light-filtering, and Venetian styles. You can choose from over 100 colors and patterns to match your home’s look. There are also solar-powered options, so you don’t have to mess with cords or switches.
These aren’t just window dressings—they’re functional tools to give you control. Close them during peak heat hours, open them when you want natural brightness, or tilt them slightly to reduce glare.
Fits Right Into Your Roof—No Guesswork
Older skylights were clunky, hard to seal, and often leaked. The new flat-glass models from VELUX used by The Guild Collective are sleek, low-profile, and designed to work with your existing roof lines. They align cleanly with asphalt, tile, or metal roofing materials for a modern look that won’t compromise performance.
VELUX also backs its skylights with a 10-year no-leak and hail warranty, so you’re covered even during harsh Texas storms.
Lasting Beauty With Less Maintenance
Each unit comes with Neat® glass coating, which spreads water evenly to reduce spots and grime buildup. Rainwater naturally rinses off dirt. Less cleaning means your skylight will continue to look good year after year without constant upkeep.
Install a New Skylight With The Guild Collective
Whether you want a light-filled kitchen, a brighter hallway, or a night-sky view from your bedroom, skylight installation in Austin, TX, is a simple upgrade with major payoff. With the right materials and design, it won’t hurt your energy bill—it might even help it. Let The Guild Collective show you how to bring the outside in, without bringing in the heat.
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