Solar Tube Skylights - Sunshine for Small Spaces

!±8± Solar Tube Skylights - Sunshine for Small Spaces

Solar tube skylights, also known as light pipes and tubular skylights channel the light from a small skylight, down through a high reflectance duct, to a ceiling mounted diffusing lens.

Solar tube skylights are advantageous in deep roof construction or when the area to be lighted is too small for a standard sized skylight.

Typical installations include bathrooms and closets, but multiple tubes can be installed in larger rooms for a dramatic effect.

The diffusing lens resembles a typical ceiling mounted glass fixture. Most diffusers are round, but a transition box can used to convert the round tubing to a square diffuser for suspended ceilings.

Solar Skylight Cost
Factors that determine the cost of a solar tube installation are the length and diameter of the tube, whether you install it yourself or hire a professional, and the composition of your roof. If your roof is tile or metal expect to pay 15 - 20% more for installation.

You can purchase a complete 14" diameter solar tube DIY kit for around 0. Professional installation will run you half again as much, or 0. If you're purchasing multiple units don't forget to ask for a discount.

Are Solar Tube Skylights a DIY Project?
The installation seems to be relatively straight forward; cut a hole in the roof for the skylight, another in the ceiling of the room below for the diffuser, and connect the two with the reflective duct. But this is not a project for novices; especially if your home has a metal or tiled roof.

Will A Solar Skylight Reduce My Electric Bill?
Yes, but the savings will be minimal. However, installing a solar tube in a highly trafficked room like the bathroom will save you more money than one installed in a closet.

Will The Federal Government Help Me Pay For My Solar Tube Skylight?
You have until December 31, 2010 to collect a 30% tax credit, excluding labor, up to ,500 for eligible skylights. Also, check with your State Department of Energy for additional rebates or sales tax credits.

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Top 5 Best Uses For Solar Tube Installation in Your Home

!±8± Top 5 Best Uses For Solar Tube Installation in Your Home

Solar tubes are a great addition to any home. While talking to our customers we found that some knew they needed more light in their homes but they weren't always sure where the best places to install the skylight tubes were. We have created a list of the top 5 uses for solar tubes in- home installations. Solar tubes can also be used in warehouses and other buildings but for right now we want to focus on in-home installations.

1. Smaller rooms such as bathrooms, closets or laundry rooms are great candidates to have solar tubes installed. There are rooms in every home that tend to have one light and no windows, and the light that is given off may not be enough or you may just want natural light instead of the harsh florescent lights. A solar tube will bring natural light into these enclosed rooms and brighten them all day, even on cloudy days, and eliminate the need to depend solely on harsh lighting.

2. Indoor gardens that need natural light. Some customers have expressed interest in creating year round indoor gardens or just a room to grow plants in the winter. Most plants thrive in natural light and find your typical indoor lighting too harsh. You can enjoy a beautiful indoor garden anytime of the year and in any climate.

3. Large rooms that tend to be dark even with traditional lighting are another room where solar tubes can solve lighting dilemmas. Some rooms in your home may seem dark even with the lights on and windows open, whatever the reason for the limited light in the room you can fix that by adding one or more solar skylights and bring natural light into any room eliminating the need to depend on traditional lighting alone.

4. The kitchen is always a place that people gather and one room where it is useful to have natural light. Most kitchens are large and require multiple lights; you can turn off some of those lights and use natural light in its place. This will cut down on electricity and create a warm welcoming environment for any home.

5. Home offices are another room where installing solar tubes can make a huge difference. Computer screen glare from traditional lighting or even from the windows may make it hard to use the computer, but our tubular skylights have diffusers on them that will spread the light throughout the entire room and lessen the glare on computers and also allow a softer natural light to brighten the whole room without the heat that comes in through windows.

These are just a few ideas of where to put solar tubes, look around your home and see where you feel needs more light. Chances are you will find a least one room or even hallways that could benefit from more light. Another great feature that you can take advantage of is our solar tubes can also have a traditional light bulb installed as well so you will always have light where you want it and even on a dimmer if you choose!

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