Can A Glass Roof Lantern Improve My Health?

With the pandemic pushing people to be more conscious of both their mental health and physical wellbeing, now is a perfect time to add a glass roof lantern to your home.

Not only are they a wonderful aesthetic addition, but by increasing the natural light in your space, they can promote multiple health benefits. 

If you’re still not sure about purchasing a glass roof lantern, here at Aliwood, we’ve complied some helpful information to allow you to understand more about the valuable impacts they can have on your health.

Natural Anti-Depressant

Our lives have changed so much over the past year; we’ve spent more time inside than ever before, thanks to lockdowns and social distancing. Many of us are still working from home and it’s taking a toll on both our mental and physical health. In 2020, the number of adults in the UK experiencing symptoms of depression almost doubled from the previous year. Many people have also reported suffering from general stress and anxiety.

As human beings, sunlight sustains us. It is one of the core things that keeps our bodies circadian rhythm ticking, and our minds running. Natural light is vital to our wellbeing and we must ensure we get enough of it in our daily lives. During the day, whether you’re working or out and about, you want to try to get as much sunshine as possible. The amount of light we get can have effects on things like our alertness, mood and sleeping patterns. Despite the obvious benefits, it can be difficult to get the necessary amount of sunlight when you are stuck indoors all day, working from home. Adding a glass roof lantern to your ceiling can increase the amount of natural light flowing through your home. If you are still working from remotely, you may want to consider maximising your exposure to light, where you can. 

Sunlight also contains the sunshine vitamin, or vitamin D, as it’s more commonly known. It is advantageous to mental wellbeing and can support your immune system. Vitamin D exposures also lower the risks of certain diseases developing.

Productivity and the Mind

In the past year, many have found that their homes have also become their offices. We’ve adapted our living spaces as best we can – working on the sofa or even from our beds – but sometimes, we need that extra boost to help keep us motivated.

A glass roof lantern adds extra height to any room, opening up the space and making it feel much bigger. Studies have shown that in everyday offices, heightened ceilings have a positive effect on how people think and act. Offices with higher ceilings found that workers were using abstract thought and thinking more creatively. This meant they could manage their day better and be more productive.

Research has also found that workspaces with windows that allow natural light in, resulted in workers getting an extra 46 minutes of sleep each night. The additional sleep meant that they came into work less tired and more alert, ready to take on the day. Working from home has made it even harder to get out of bed. Extra sleep can help your mind feel refreshed, meaning you are more driven to get going.

Air and Ventilation

Adding this height to your ceiling will also increase the air flow throughout your house. At Aliwood, we can install a glass roof lantern with roof vents. These vents can draw the warm air up and out of your home. Having ventilation in your house means dust does not accumulate as easily and, this in turn reduces congestion and the likelihood of an asthma attack. Many people that suffer from asthma or similar respiratory issues, found that after having a form of ventilation installed in their home, they suffered less symptoms.

In the summer, a glass roof lantern with roof vents can also alleviate symptoms of hay fever by filtering out the pollen that comes in and out of the room.

Eye Health

Our lives revolve around screens; from phones to the TV, we can’t get away from them. Poor lighting and overconsumption of unnatural light is associated with eyestrain, blurred vision, headaches and dry and tired eyes. The natural light cast into your home by a glass roof lantern will help reduce the detrimental effects of any luminous light you may have on your devices. Unnatural light is also generated from lightbulbs throughout your house. Installing a glass roof lantern will reduce the need to rely on them to light your space artificially, as you can make the most of the natural light for more hours of the day.

Get in Touch

If a glass roof lantern sounds like something you want to install in your home to benefit your health, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Aliwood today. Contact us here or call us on 01245 967107. We look forward to hearing from you!