Categories: Solatube® Installation

Yes. Optional Spectralight® Infinity 0-90 Degree Tubing creates up to 90-degree angles and allows the light to run horizontally. You can even achieve multiple 90-degree turns in the same tube run. CAD drawings are available on the Technical Resources page of our manufacturer’s website.

Yes, but there are potential issues with this type of application. Due to the excess moisture present in the shower environment, condensation may occur. Since the accumulation of moisture is a natural occurrence, it is not covered under the manufacturer’s warranty. To minimize condensation, proper ventilation is crucial. In addition, using the Solatube® Natural Effect … Can Solatube Daylighting Systems be installed in a shower?

For residential applications While Solatube® Daylighting Systems and Solar Star® Attic Fans are engineered for easy installation, you’ll get the best results when you hire a professional who has been factory-trained and certified to install our products. When arranging installation, we recommend you hire a Solatube Premier Dealer who is licensed, bonded and factory-trained on … Can I install Solatube International, Inc. products myself?

Solatube® Daylighting Systems can be installed on practically any roof type. We offer numerous roof mount options for both self-mounted and curb-mounted applications. For details, see our Product Selection Guides for residential and commercial applications.

The tubing of a Solatube® Daylighting System is not designed for exposed exterior applications. As long as the exterior tube runs are encased for added protection, however, this type of application is possible. To accommodate multiple 90-degree turns, angle adapters are available that provide maximum flexibility while resulting in minimal light loss. Also, keep in … Can the Solatube Daylighting System run down the outside of a structure and turn 90 degrees through a wall into the interior?

Understanding the cause (e.g., poor ventilation) is the first step toward preventing condensation. Listed below are a number of steps that can be taken to reduce the potential for moisture buildup. 1. Always make sure round holes are cut in the roof deck, whether using the self-flashing or the curb-mounted cap. Square holes cut in … What best practices can an installer employ to reduce the possibility of condensation when installing a Solatube Daylighting System?

A Solatube® Daylighting System works well on the north side of a roof. However, it performs even better when exposed to direct sunlight. For the best results, position the system where it will receive the most direct south-facing sunlight possible. To catch more direct rays, a turret extension can also be added to raise the … Will a Solatube Daylighting System work when installed on the north side of a roof?

For residential applications Solatube® Daylighting Systems feature factory-assembled parts for faster, easier, more professional-looking installations. With this in mind, installing a Solatube Daylighting System on a shingle asphalt roof usually takes two hours or less. Other roof types (e.g., slate, tile, metal, concrete) may take slightly longer due to the roof material. For commercial applications … How long does it take to install a Solatube Daylighting System?

All Solatube® products were designed with retrofit applications in mind. However, when dealing with a new roof installation or a re-roofing project, it’s recommended to coordinate with the roofer. For residential applications For typical shingle roofs, it is best to install after the new roof is in place. However, the Solatube Daylighting System can easily … When roofing, what is the best time to install a Solatube Daylighting System?

For residential applications For Solatube® Daylighting Systems, the bottom tube comes pre-assembled from the factory with integrated fastening clamps in the ceiling ring. For Solatube Smart LED™ Systems, the fastening clamps are attached to the High-Performance Amplifier rather than the bottom tube. Once inserted into the ceiling opening, the bottom tubing telescopes into the top … How does the tube attach to the ceiling?