Vented and Openable Skylights for Gauteng Kitchens and Bathrooms
Light and fresh air in one unit, manual or electric opening available. Call 082 44 66 001 for a straightforward quote.
Steam from a shower or cooking smells from a kitchen have to go somewhere, and an openable skylight lets you clear both while bringing in natural light at the same time. Unlike a fixed unit, a vented skylight opens on demand, either by hand or at the push of a button.
Why Choose a Vented or Openable Skylight?
A vented skylight does two jobs at once. It brings in daylight like any other skylight, and it lets you release built-up heat, steam, or cooking odours whenever you need to. This makes it a strong choice above kitchens, bathrooms, and any room where moisture tends to build up.
We fit both manual units, opened with a hand crank or pole, and electric units that open at the touch of a switch or a remote. Some electric models can even be fitted with a rain sensor that closes the skylight automatically if weather turns while you are out.
Letting excess moisture escape through the roof rather than settling on your ceiling or walls also helps reduce the risk of damp patches and mould, which is a common complaint in bathrooms with no other ventilation.
How We Install Vented Skylights
Fitting a vented skylight takes a little more care than a fixed unit, since the opening mechanism and its seals need to be aligned correctly to stay watertight when closed. We flash and seal the frame the same way we would for any skylight, then fit and test the opening mechanism before we finish the job.
For electric units, we also run the wiring needed for the motor and any switch or remote control. Every vented skylight we install carries a 15-year guarantee on workmanship and materials.
Vented Skylights for Gauteng Homes
We fit vented and openable skylights on pitched, flat, tiled, and IBR roofs across Johannesburg, Pretoria, East Rand, West Rand, North Rand, South Rand, Centurion, and Midrand. Every seal and flashing detail is built to handle Gauteng’s hailstorm season, from October to March, without compromising the opening mechanism.
Bathrooms without an extractor fan are common in older Gauteng homes, and a vented skylight is often a simpler retrofit than adding new ducting for a fan, since it uses the existing roof space to clear moisture directly outside.
Vented Skylight Questions
Q. Will an openable skylight leak when closed?
Not if it is fitted and sealed correctly. The opening mechanism includes its own weatherproof seal, and every installation carries a 15-year guarantee on workmanship and materials.
Q. Should I choose manual or electric?
Manual units are more affordable and simpler to maintain. Electric units are more convenient, especially for a skylight that is out of reach, and can include a rain sensor for extra peace of mind.
Q. Can a vented skylight replace a bathroom extractor fan?
In many cases yes, since it clears moisture directly through the roof. We can advise on the best option once we have seen your specific bathroom layout.
Let Light and Fresh Air In Together
Call now for a straightforward quote on a vented or openable skylight.
082 44 66 001See our full range of Skylight Installations, or head back to Ilanga Skylights and Roof Turbine Ventilators to see everything we offer.