Video showing the installation principles of the VELUX Sun tunnel
Monday, December 26, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Solar Tube Skylight - Sun-Powered Tubular Lighting
Solar tube skylight, likewise known as tubular skylight, gathers light coming from the sun and sends it to a special reflector and special lens to have the light distributed into a specific room area. The lens is of diffusing type and similar to a glass fixture that can be mounted on ceilings. The shape of the diffusing lens is either round or square type.
One good use of solar skylights is in areas where roofs are deep or where spaces are limited and therefore not capable of using the standard or common skylights. Typical solar light tubes are normally installed in areas and rooms such as closets and baths. Rooms that have bigger space can accommodate more than one solar tube skylight. Multiple skylights offer more accent and illumination to the room.
Solar skylight can be quite expensive. The cost of this illumination gadget as well its installation expense is basically determined by the diameter and length of the solar tube. While it is possible for you to have it installed yourself, you must be precise when it comes to the measurements that you need to do when sawing on the roof and ceiling. Therefore it is advisable to employ a professional installer to better perform the job.
Professional solar lighting installation will usually require you to shell out at least a hundred dollars while the gadget itself will likewise cost you a few hundred dollars. It might be quite expensive, but this sun-powered lighting gadget is all worth it in the long run, considering that the illumination you enjoy is all-natural and environment-friendly.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
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!
Thursday, December 1, 2011
On Budget Home Makeover
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