A Commitment to Quality Since 1985
If you have a skylight that’s leaking or in need of repair, look no further than Bright Skylights Plus, who’s been fixing and installing new skylights in the GTA for the past 35 years.
Bright Skylights Plus never uses sub-contractors, with all of their work being carried out by their own team from start to finish.
Owner, Joe Sousa has operated locally in Orangeville for close to 10 years and during that time, he has built a strong reputation, due to the quality of his work.
“I take a lot of pride in the work I do and in this renovation business, or window or door business, these days, you have to be as precise as possible,” he explained.
If your skylight is 15 years old or older, it’s a good idea to call Bright Skylights Plus and have it assessed, as it’s getting close to its end of life.
The units that the company uses today are much higher in quality and can last significantly longer than the ones constructed in the mid 2000s.
“Today’s units are superior in quality and they’ll stay on your roof for the next 20-25 years trouble free, but with the older ones, the glazing tapes were poorer quality, the welding was poorer quality, and so was the acrylic that the domes are made from,” said Mr. Sousa.
He noted that Bright Skylights Plus only uses the very best products in the industry and his skylights (frame included) are guaranteed to last at least 20 years, while other skylight company’s often can only guarantee five to 10-year warranties.
Bright Skylight’s manufacturer is also based in Canada, so those who choose the business for the installation of a new skylight are supporting their own country’s economy.
The turnaround time for ordering a new skylight is relatively fast. To get it shipped in from the factory takes two to three weeks. In terms of the installation, depending on the structure, it can take anywhere from two days to two weeks.
Apart from the aesthetic benefits of having a skylight installed, some of the other positive aspects are increasing ventilation in your home to assist with heating or cooling, letting natural light in, and “adding space” to a room, making it look bigger than it actually is.
When Mr. Sousa isn’t busy with repairs and new installations, you can catch him up in the sky, flying over Orangeville and all-around Southern Ontario. He’s been flying for around 25 years now, taking off from an air field in Tottenham, right on Highway 9.
Mr. Sousa built his airplane by hand, all by himself, which took a full year to complete, but was well worth the effort.
“When you build it yourself, you know how it’s built, you know how strong it is… you know how tight you did all the bolts, and you know how tight the rivets are and everything else like that,” he explained.
Mr. Sousa told the Citizen he plans to continue flying as a hobby for as long as he’s able.
In the meantime, he’ll continue providing the community with high quality skylight installations and repairs.
Bright Skylights Plus operates 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday and is closed on Sundays.
Call Joe today at (416) 705-8635 or visit: www.brightskylights.ca to learn more about their services and get a quote today.
WRITTEN BY: SAM ODROWSKI | RESOURCES: JOE SOUSA, owner of BRIGHT SKYLIGHTS PLUS
