Solar Tube Installation & Replacement

An alternative light source other than skylights

Sometimes called light tubes or tubular skylights, solar tubes have been around since ancient Egypt. Over the years, they have gone in and out of popularity. Today, people are rediscovering the benefits and convenience of having solar tubes in their homes. Solar tubes are tubes that are filled with angled mirrors or coated in a reflective surface that is then installed in a position to capture and redirect sunlight indoors. The external end is usually domed to collect the most light and the internal end has a collection of reflectors to distribute the light throughout the room.

Solar tubes are not as large and invasive as a skylight. If you need added ambient light but don’t want to completely change the layout of your roof and ceiling, solar tubes are a creative option. They also do not allow the transfer of heat as much as skylights. This makes them, overall, more energy-efficient than skylights and other windows.

Find a solar tube that is right for your home

Some roofs may have a complicated layout or there may not be a straight path from where a solar tube can be added to where the light needs to be redistributed. This is not a problem. Solar tubes can be angled and bent, however, some types of solar tubes do lose light intensity when bent. To counter this, there are different options to explore. Some solar tubes are able to follow the sun across the sky to guarantee illumination throughout the day. Others use optical fibers in order to control the intensity of the light needed. Reach out to a trusted contractor to find what solar tube will work in your home.