Covered Outdoor Skylight Inspiration

Outdoor spaces can benefit from skylights just as much as any room inside your home. Skylights can keep your porch or sunroom cool by opening to expel hot air and feature a shade to control the amount of incoming light.

Before and After Covered Outdoor Skylights

Brighten your covered porch with VELUX skylights that invite the outdoors in while shielding you from the elements. With sunlight illuminating your space, your porch will become a bright, airy retreat for morning coffee, evening relaxation, or social gatherings.

These skylights are designed to handle Canada's varying weather conditions:

  • Enhance ventilation to reduce humidity and keep your porch feeling fresh
  • Borrow additional light from the outdoors
  • Help save on energy by reducing the need for artificial lighting

Why are skylights essential for your outdoor space?

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More Sun, More Fun

Who doesn’t want a room filled with light? Skylights on your porch or in your sunroom can create a luminous oasis right in your own home.
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Energy Efficient Ventilation

Venting skylights open, helping release hot air trapped at the top of your ceiling and making room for fresh, cool air to flow through.
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Light Control

Control the levels of light in your porch or sunroom right from your hand with VELUX blinds made to fit perfectly with your skylight.
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Explore the best skylight options for your covered outdoor space

Most Asked Questions

What’s the safest glass for my skylight?

Building codes state that laminated glass should be used for skylights installed out of reach (usually above eight feet). VELUX recommends our standard safety glass, which comes standard on many of our skylights. It’s not only the safest glass we offer, it also stays cleaner longer and reduces noise by up to 25% compared to other standard double-paned glass.

Is there a way to control the amount of light from the skylight?

Absolutely! VELUX offers over 60 different shade options so you can control the amount of light coming in, as well as the style and colour that fits best with your porch or sunroom.

How do I clean the outside glass on my skylight?

With our VELUX standard safety glass, your skylight will do the work for you! Any debris that lands on the outside of your skylight will be broken down by our glass coating and washed away the next time it rains.

How do I keep bugs from flying through my skylight and into my sunroom?

With VELUX venting skylights, you don’t have to do a thing to keep bugs from flying through your skylight. Our venting skylights either come with an insect screen or the option to add one to your order so the pesky critters stay out.

Where should I put my skylight?

Knowing where to install your skylight has it challenges and depend on certain elements of your home. We know this, which is why we've partnered with certified VELUX skylight professionals who will survey your home and offer you their advice on the best spot for your skylight. Find an installer in your area, today.

Is it true that skylights leak?

Maybe back in the day. But now with advanced technology, VELUX manufactures skylights with three layers of water protection to prevent any leaks. Any products installed with our skylight flashing system are a part of our industry-leading warranty.

What warranties are offered?

As the world leader in roof windows and skylights, we stand behind our products with an industry-leading warranty; it's been a commitment we've kept for more than 80 years. Here's our complete warranty guide.