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Sunlight is believed to suppress melatonin, a brain chemical that regulates sleep cycles. When we are exposed to more sunlight, we feel more energetic and alert.

Daylight is used as a treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or the "winter blues" in which the lack of sunlight results in depression, insomnia, lethargy, weight gain, irritability, mood swings, etc. Experts estimate that as much as 10 percent of North Americans suffer from SAD.

Exposure to daylight has been proven to have a strongly positive effect on school-aged children. Recent studies showed children exposed to high levels of natural lighting (versus electric lights) were healthier, had less tooth decay, grew taller, were more focused and better behaved, and scored better on exams.

According to some psychologists, daylight has a direct effect on mental health and general satisfaction levels. This may explain why there are fewer people in therapy in the spring.

Daylight is a great motivator. Research reveals that productivity is directly linked to the amount of daylight a person is exposed to, which is particularly important as more and more people are working from home.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, lighting accounts for 10 percent of your home energy bill. Think how much you could save with free daylighting!

Daylighting your home can make it look more spacious, warm and inviting. Realtors report that adding daylight can actually help your home sell faster.

Check out our products page and watch our YouTube video on the VELUX® Solar Hot Water system. It looks like a skylight and most Home Owner Associations approve our product as it is an attractive addition to any home.