Why a Solatube Skylight is Superior: Capturing the Light That Matters Most
When it comes to natural lighting, not all skylights are created equal. Traditional skylights may allow overhead light to enter your home during peak sun hours, but what about the rest of the day? This is where Solatube Daylighting Systems stand in a league of their own. At The Solar Guys, we specialize in installing Solatube systems because they’re engineered to maximize daylight capture—especially during those valuable early morning and late afternoon hours when traditional skylights tend to fall short.
The Science Behind Better Daylighting
Natural daylight isn’t just about brightness—it’s about the angle of the sun throughout the day. In the early morning and late afternoon, the sun sits lower in the sky, leaving traditional skylights and windows to struggle to harvest light during these hours due to their fixed overhead placement and limited light-capturing technology. Solatube solves this problem with its patented Raybender® 3000 Technology and LightTracker™ Reflector. These advanced technologies are engineered to redirect low-angle sunlight into your home, ensuring consistent, beautiful illumination from sunrise to sunset. That means more hours of natural light without the glare, heat, or inconsistency of standard skylights.
Raybender® 3000 Technology: The Game Changer
Raybender® 3000 is a specially designed dome lens that sits atop the Solatube system. Unlike traditional flat or bubble domes, the Raybender lens actively captures and redirects low-angle sunlight—such as what you’d experience in the early morning or winter months—into the tubing system below. It also reduces the intensity of overpowering midday sun, helping to prevent harsh glare and heat gain.
LightTracker™ Reflector: Making the Most of Every Ray
Inside the dome is another smart feature: the LightTracker™ Reflector. This in-dome reflector works in harmony with Raybender® 3000 by increasing the system’s ability to gather and redirect early and late-day light into your home. It’s particularly effective in capturing winter sun, which stays lower in the sky. The result? Year-round daylighting performance that keeps your spaces bright no matter the season.
Spectralight® Infinity Tubing: Light Transfer Like You’ve Never Seen
Once light is captured, it travels through Spectralight® Infinity Tubing, which boasts an industry-leading 99.7% reflectivity. This ultra-reflective tubing ensures minimal light loss, allowing daylight to travel long distances—up to 30 feet or more—while preserving its brightness and clarity. Whether you’re lighting a hallway, kitchen, or bathroom, Solatube delivers daylight where you need it most.
Smart, Efficient Light
Solatube focuses on delivering smart lighting solutions that integrate seamlessly into your home. The ISn models include a solar-powered NightLight that automatically emits a soft glow after sunset, perfect for late-night trips to the bathroom or navigating dark hallways. And because it’s solar-powered, it qualifies for a federal tax credit, helping you save even more. You can also customize your Solatube with add-ons like a Daylight Dimmer, Ventilation Kit, or Light Add-On Kit, making it a truly versatile lighting solution for any space.
Why Choose The Solar Guys?
As a family-owned and locally operated business since 2001, The Solar Guys have proudly brightened over 85,000 homes across Central Florida. Our technicians are factory-trained, background-checked, and certified, ensuring a seamless, professional installation every time. We’re proud to offer Solatube because we know it delivers unmatched performance, energy efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Whether you want to brighten a dark hallway or transform a windowless bathroom, Solatube Daylighting Systems installed by The Solar Guys are the clear choice. We don’t just bring in more light—we bring in the right light.
