Tubular Skylights Attributes
Tubular Skylights are very energy efficient: the cylindrical design minimizes the area for direct light to enter and heat up the area, the thin light pipe radiates any collected heat into the attic area. Since the light pipe acts as a sealed shaft, very little heat escapes up the light pipe, whereas a tremendous amount of heat rises up the large shaft of traditional skylights.
Tubular Skylights are designed not to compromise roof integrity: they minimize the size of roof penetrations, are weather-tight in design and made to totally eliminate the chance of leaks. Tubular Skylights emit more light per given area, because of the high reflectivity of the mirror-like light pipe.
99% of harmful UV rays are absorbed by the tubular skylight's special dome, light pipe and diffuser material, reducing the bleaching effect of sunlight on rugs and furniture. Tubular Skylights scatter 100% of the visible light spectrum through the use of a diffuser, thereby eliminating the spotlight effect common with a traditional skylight system.
Tubular Skylights are far more economical; tubular skylights can be installed in less that two hours-a fraction of the time it takes to install a traditional skylight. No painting, no frame work and no drywall are required for installation of a tubular skylight. |