Energy-Saving Daylight For Dark Spaces

Are you living without the benefits of natural light in some parts of your home or workplace? There’s light at the end of the tunnel, thanks to an easy-to-install skylight that not only brings light to dark spaces, but also helps cut energy costs by saving on electricity. These savings are not insignificant either, as Americans spend 20 percent of their electricity bills on lighting their home.

It’s called a tubular skylightand it is ideal for situations where there just is not enough light and the homeowner doesn’t want the cost of installing electrical lighting. Tubular skylights are ideal for bringing natural light to small spaces. They’re perfect for is lighting your hallway, bath-rooms, kitchen, closets, laundry rooms and just about any room in the house or anywhere that needs more natural light.

The patented reflex optic technology gathers sunlight – even during low-light hours, to maximize light into the tube. As a result it gives amazing results during the morning, late afternoon, and even throughout the winter months. The standard solar lens dome not only increases light through the tube but is made of UV resistant, non-yellowing acrylic or the Severe Weather Kit is polycarbonate.

The mirror finish tubes optimize light reflected through the shaft while controlling solar heat gain. During the full midday sun, a 10-inch tubular skylight lights up 150 square feet of space with a solar throughput equal to about three 100-watt bulbs. The 14-inch tubular skylight is designed to light up 300 square feet-an output equal to about five 100-watt bulbs.

In addition to being Energy-Star qualified, the skylight is also easy for homeowners and contractors to install. It installs in less than two hours in most cases and gives years of energy saving lighting inside the home. A two-piece installation kit makes installing the skylight simple because the bottom adjustable tube overlaps the top adjustable tube. All you have to do is cut a hole in the ceiling and a corresponding one on the roof. Slide in the dome flashing under the roof shingles and attach the reflective tubes. Then cap them with the ceiling covering. tubular skylight The patented flexible or rigid tubing allows the unit to go around virtually any attic obstructions unlike other lighting systems. Each kit includes everything you need for a complete installation. No framing, drywalling, or painting required. All of which bring real savings on your sky light installation costs!

These tubular skylightsare available in 10”, 14” or 21”. The Sun Tunnel spreads soft, natural light throughout interior spaces. The outer glass lens spreads light and eliminates hot spots, while the inner lens reduces solar heat gain and eliminates condensation in colder climates.

The quality Sun Tunnel is built by VELUX® and comes with a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty, so it is built to last. You get quality you can trust from VELUX® a company with over 60 years in skylight manufacturing experience.

The Energy Star® labeled Sun Tunnel skylights are affordable, efficient, and easy to install.