Can you make your own solar tube?

The key element of these systems is a highly reflective tube designed to trap sunlight and concentrate it onto a lens, which diffuses the light into your home. You can make your own solar tube mirror pipe, which although not as reflective, will be much more affordable.

Do solar tubes really work?

Yes, solar tubes are a very effective lighting solution for dark interior spaces like laundry rooms. However, solar tubes do have a mix of strong advantages and drawbacks when compared with skylights.

What is a sun tunnel?

In short, a sun tunnel channels sunlight from your roof down a highly reflective tube and into a room below. With a sun tunnel, areas of your home where it hasn’t previously been possible for natural light to get to before can now have it pouring through.

Can you turn off a solar tube?

Yes, the Solatube® Daylight Dimmer controls the amount of natural light entering a room.

Can I install a sun tunnel myself?

A sun tunnel only requires one or two people to install. To install a sun tunnel, your local roofing contractor has to make a hole from your roof to your ceiling, fit the tube down into the hole, install an acrylic dome on the roof side of the tube, and install a light diffuser at the ceiling end of the tube.

Are sun tunnels any good?

Also known as light pipes and sun tubes, sun tunnels are the perfect means of illuminating any windowless room. They are a very simple tool that carries a number of benefits, making it a great addition to any home that is in desperate need of sunlight.

Do solar tubes add heat?

You can add them to any room in your home, making them a wise addition if you want to reduce your energy consumption without making dramatic changes to your home’s architecture. Moreover, there is minimal heat loss or gain with solar tubes because of their smaller size.