My home has been renovating for almost a year, and I always feel that the basement lighting well has overturned. The skylight is 40 cm high, which looks annoying, so I asked the master to pay to lower it to the ground, which looks good and large. But my neighbor's house raised th

My house has been renovating for almost a year, and I always feel that the basement lighting well has overturned. The skylight is 40 cm high, which looks annoying. So I asked the master to pay to lower it to the ground, which looks good and big. But the neighbor's house raised the sunlight well, saying that it is bright and there is no water leakage. Could it be that my home is wrong?

see also many owners' basement skylights are designed the same as before. So what are the benefits? Let’s compare the experience!

① has a large lighting surface. Compared with skylights flush with the ground, this can maximize lighting and is very suitable for basements with poor lighting.

② Whether it is the side window or the top window, it can prevent water leakage, especially in some yards with relatively low terrain, which are prone to water accumulation on rainy days. If the skylight is not waterproofed in the early stage, or it will be prone to problems after a long time, water seeps directly into the basement along the wall. This is how the neighbor's smartness is.

Note:

●The ventilation effect of the side window is not as good as the top window. The top window can also be installed with electric sunroof, which makes the switch more convenient.

●It is best to install a layer of 别正 inside the side window, which is both safe and anti-mosquitoes and mice.

Of course, a skylight flush with the ground also has its benefits. First of all, it has good aesthetics and will not be abrupt. Secondly, it can make the yard look larger and suitable for a yard with a small area. There will be no problem walking on it. Finally, the windows are opened to ventilate the best.

As for the problem of water leakage, it can be solved as long as you spend more effort. Add drainage tanks and drainage pipes. In addition, the electric sunroof now comes with rainwater induction motor , which will automatically close on rainy days, and then do a good job of sealing, but the cost of processing will be relatively high.

Generally speaking, the skylights of both basement have their own advantages and disadvantages. If the budget is not high and the yard is prone to water accumulation, it is recommended to raise the skylights. However, no matter which type it is, there is another important detail in the skylight, which is the slope, which is usually around 30 degrees, without any abruptness or accumulation of water.

In fact, the main function of the skylight in the basement is to use it as lighting. In places with relatively high humidity, when the windows are opened in summer, the humid and hot air enters the room. When it encounters cold walls, it is easy to produce condensation water . This is not the case in winter, but when the windows are opened, it will feel cold. As for basement ventilation, it mainly depends on the combination of fresh air system and skylight.

Last question, what kind of skylight is your basement? Is it raised or flush with the ground?

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