Skylights are available in two types:

•Venting – which can open
•Or Fixed – which don’t

If you decide on the fixed unit, be sure to consider if the room has adequate ventilation, or you could see a build-up of condensation, this is especially important in bathrooms.

If you have gone for the venting option, think of the practicalities! Is the window within reach? Can you open it easily? If the answer to these questions is “No” then you might be better off considering the fixed skylight, which is actually cheaper anyway. Or, you could look at the electric opening skylight. However, you need to decide is this is an affordable option. Bear in mind that if you have a power cut, you won’t be able to open or close the window and as its electric, there is an addition to long time costs as you may come to a time when you need to have electrics repaired.