Category: Tubular Skylights

How versatile is a Solatube Skylight?

Brett Dickson

How versatile is a Solatube Skylight?

For decades, homeowners have been using skylights to add bright, natural light to their homes. But what happens when that sunlight is a little too bright, resulting in unwanted glare and even causing “hot spots” in specific areas of a room? It’s a common problem with many traditional skylights – suddenly, all that warm, natural
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Four Great Design Ideas for Solatube Skylights

Brett Dickson

Four Great Design Ideas for Solatube Skylights

The fixtures for Solatube round skylights can be difficult to distinguish from regular, electric lighting. That’s one of their selling points: free light from the sun that won’t change the look of your interior design. However, some of our clients don’t want skylights that mimic the look of electric lights. They want to call attention
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The Solatube Smart LED Lighting System: 94% Savings?

Brett Dickson

The Solatube Smart LED Lighting System: 94% Savings?

If you’ve read up on Solatube tubular skylights and on some of the accessories we offer for them, specifically the Smart LED Lighting System, then you’ve probably heard that the Smart LED system offers up to 94% savings compared to traditional lighting. What does that mean, exactly? Skylights Plus LEDs A Solatube skylight offers 100%
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How Do Tubular Skylights Work?

Brett Dickson
How Does a Tubular Skylight Work?

How Do Tubular Skylights Work?

Everyone knows and understands how a traditional skylight works. It’s basically a roof window — it just lets the light in through transparent glass. There’s no mystery. However, if you’ve seen Solatube tubular skylights in action, but haven’t seen them from the inside out or explored how they can be installed, they seem almost miraculous.
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Before Buying a Tubular Skylight

Brett Dickson
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Before Buying a Tubular Skylight

Not All Products Are Equal So It Pays To Do Your Homework. Here’s What To Look For: Buy The Brand Name Solatube International Inc. has consistently been at the forefront of technology, with copycat products simply following on its coattails. With its long reputation for quality and innovation, “Solatube” is the brand name in the
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