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Author Messages Oldest First Newest First Petunia290 Registered Users Posts:2 08/08/2008 8:40 AM   We are building an ICF home in 2009.  We live in Southwestern Ontario and I am being told that if we are to spend the money on an ICF home then we need to spend the money on good energy effecient windows.  My question is, is there such thing as a really energy effecient skylight?  It makes sense to me to use the suns free light as much as possible but I am thinking that skylights are not that energy effecient. Also, does anyone have an opinion on North Star Windows? Thank you everyone for this great educational forum. Monia Butler ConcreteCottage Registered Users Posts:9 08/15/2008 10:14 PM   Consider using the efficient sun dome tube type skylights. We REALLY want to use then on my house under construction. Here is a list of suppliers of sun tubes and skylights. egouin Registered Users Posts:21 08/16/2008 9:55 AM   Seems like a shame to build an ICF house then add skylights (assuming you are looking to be eneregy efficienct).  They allow your (paid for) heat out during the winter, and unwanted heat in during the summer.  Horizontal glazing is generally a bad idea form an energy efficiency perspoective - regardless of the manufacturer. Sun tubes might get you the light you desire with much better energy efficiency. Good luck, Ed
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