Installing Solar Tube Skylight

The following instructions are for installing a typical 10 to 14 inch diameter tubular skylight.

Installing solar tube skylight.

Take the flashing. On average solar tubes cost about 750 vs the cost of a traditional skylight which is about 2 000. Jimmy bryant if you ve been thinking of adding more daylight to a kitchen or dark hallway a solar tube may be the way to go. To allow sunlight to enter through a clear domed window above.

Skylight blinds installation videos. How to install a tube skylight step 1. With the flexible tubing that is included with this solar skylight by velux it will easily extend up to 8 feet. This video shows you how to install a light tube to save energy reduce.

Because velux blinds are sized to fit installation requires only a few screws with no cutting or adjustment of the blinds required. With the installation of solar tubes you will obtain that natural light provided by skylights but with less hassle and expense. The design of this tubular solar skylight makes it easy and fast to install. It also needs no maintenance after completion of the installation in your house.

If you prefer you can also install your blinds yourself. The concept of a solar tube skylight is simple. By installing solar tubes you ll get the natural light that skylights provide but with less cost and less hassle. After locating the hanger look for anything that can obstruct the tube which has to fit between the attic.

Velux blinds are designed to be easily installed in velux skylights and roof windows. Installing a tubular skylight involves working on the roof cutting an opening and weather sealing around the dome cutting another hole in the ceiling and assembling and connecting the components.