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Skylights: Choosing the Right Skylight for Your Home - Ryan Lucev | HBP

Thinking about adding skylights to your home but not sure where to start? In this episode of The Home Building Podcast, we break down everything you need to know about skylights. From design and placement to cost, performance, and long-term value. Joining us is Ryan Lucev from Clearview Skylights, who shares real-world insight from years in the building industry. We cover why skylights have exploded in popularity, the difference between Velux, tubular, and solar skylights, and the design mistakes that can cost you thousands if you get them wrong. This episode is essential listening if you’re: Designing a new home Renovating or extending Considering skylights but worried about heat, leaks, or maintenance Wanting more natural light without sacrificing energy efficiency What you’ll learn: The three main types of skylights and where each works best Why orientation (north, west, east, south) matters more than size How skylight placement affects cost, light quality, and wow factor The biggest design mistakes builders and homeowners make Why Velux skylights dominate high-end residential design How skylights impact ventilation, energy efficiency, and resale value If you want a home that feels brighter, more open, and genuinely special, this episode will help you make smarter design decisions from day one. Chapters: 01:00 – Ryan’s Background in Building & Skylights 04:05 – Why Skylights Transform a Home 06:02 – What to Consider Before Choosing a Skylight 10:41 – The 3 Types of Skylights Explained 13:02 – Why Sun Direction Matters (North vs South) 15:04 – Skylight Placement Mistakes to Avoid 16:32 – Why Skylights Should Sit Near External Walls 18:41 – Flat Roof vs Pitched Roof Skylights 20:20 – Designing Skylights Around Lighting & Services 22:17 – Why Velux Skylights Are Different 24:17 – Heat, Glare & Energy Efficiency Explained 25:55 – Fixed vs Opening Skylights 28:08 – Rain Sensors, Ventilation & Automation 30:19 – Are Skylights Fragile or Unsafe? 32:03 – Common Installation Errors & DIY Issues 33:38 – Designing Skylights for Kitchens & Living Areas 35:45 – Choosing the Right Skylight Size 38:27 – Multiple Skylights vs One Large Feature 41:22 – Skylights Near Roof Ridges Explained 42:52 – Retrofitting Skylights into Existing Homes 45:37 – Trusses vs Stick Roofs 48:07 – Cleaning & Maintenance Reality 51:26 – New Build vs Retrofit Cost Differences 54:14 – When to Visit a Skylight Showroom 55:56 – The $10,000 Question About Our Guest: Ryan Lucev is a registered builder and the founder of Clearview Skylights, one of Australia’s leading specialists in residential skylight design and installation. With a background spanning roof plumbing, carpentry, site supervision, and construction management for major volume builders, Ryan brings a rare end-to-end understanding of how skylights should be designed, detailed, and installed properly. His experience covers both new builds and complex renovations, where correct placement, structure, and waterproofing are critical. Ryan and his team operate Australia’s largest dedicated skylight showroom in Perth, allowing homeowners, designers, and builders to see full-scale skylight installations before committing to a design. This hands-on approach helps clients avoid common mistakes and make informed decisions around light, ventilation, energy efficiency, and long-term performance. Known for his practical, no-nonsense advice, Ryan is passionate about using skylights to create homes that feel brighter, more open, and genuinely special when designed correctly from the start. Clearview Skylights Website: https://clearviewskylights.com.au/ Instagram:   / clearviewskylights   Pinterest:   / clearviewskylightsperth   TikTok:   / clearviewskylights   Facebook:   / clearviewskylights   Found the episode useful? Please follow & leave a comment. It really goes a long way to getting it to more people like you. Need building advice? Find out more on our IBA website www.independentbuildingadvice.com.au Want more home building episodes? Visit our YouTube or website https://independentbuildingadvice.com... Follow us on socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube