What do I need to know before I
order?
Before you order, you need to know: what type of roof you have, the distance
between the roof and ceiling (the run of the light pipe) and if you have flat or
vaulted/cathedral ceilings. With this information we can help you order the
correct product for your application!
Choices you need to make:
- Diffuser
- Prismatic brings in bright white light
(this option gives you the most light on any kit)
- White lets in soft white light
- Curved spreads light over a broader area
- Flat give more of a spot-light effect
- Flashing
- Pitched for use on pitched roof when you
have flat ceilings
- Flat for use on a flat roof, or with a
pitched roof to a vaulted/cathedral ceiling
- Light kit if you would like the option of
using your skylight for lighting at night you can install a light into the
pipe which can be connected to a switch in the room choose this option.
- Bathroom vent kit if you would like to
replace an existing fan unit with a quiet, powerful vent fan using the same
opening as your new skylight, choose this option.
- Light pipe if the distance from your roof
to your ceiling in the area of installation is greater than 40 inches, you can
purchase additional lengths of pipe. Each section of pipe is two feet long,
and can be shipped in the same box as your tubular skylight to save you additional
shipping costs!
- Dimmer- If you would like to control the amount of light
coming from a tubular skylight, this option is for you. The dimmer allows
you to adjust the amount of daylight entering a room with an easy-to-use
remote control. Perfect for any room that may need to be darkened during the
day including bedrooms, media rooms and conference rooms. The dimmer kit
comes fully assembled and is easy to install. You will need to provide an
electrical outlet to provide the power to the dimmer.
Here is your chance to buy the best tubular
skylight on the market!
Thinking about lighting up some dark rooms? Here is the answer. This skylight is
constructed of seamless thick aluminum disc, so it will not leak! It installs in
less than two hours and it is not a complicated task! No special tools are
required! Homeowner installation does NOT void warranty!
TUBULAR SKYLIGHT
What is a tubular skylight?
Why a tubular skylight
instead of a traditional skylight?
What are the components of a Natural Light
tubular skylight?
How do I know what size I need?
Why choose Natural
Light Energy System's products?
Why buy from The Skylight Guy?
Why is Natural Light "The
Contractors Choice"?
What is the Warranty?
What do I need to know before I
order?
What is a tubular skylight?
Tubular skylights are energy efficient high performance
lighting systems that are cylindrical in shape and are designed to light up
rooms with natural sunlight. A small clear dome on the roof allows sunlight to
enter into a highly reflective "light pipe" that extends from the roof level to
the ceiling level. The light pipe is coated with silver, in a mirror quality
finish, that allows the full spectrum of sunlight to be channeled and dispersed
evenly into a room through a diffuser located in the ceiling.
Tubular skylights are designed not to compromise roof integrity. They
are designed to minimize the size of roof penetrations and totally eliminate the
chance of leaks with their weather-tight installation.
Why tubular instead of
traditional skylights?
Tubular skylights emit more light per given area, because of the high
reflectivity of the mirror-like light pipe.
Tubular skylights are far more energy efficient. The cylindrical design
minimizes the area for direct light to enter and heat up the area and 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.
What this means is that there is no heat loss or gain in your room because of
our tubular skylight.
Tubular skylights scatter 100% of the natural light spectrum through the use of
a diffuser, thereby eliminating the spot light effect common with the
traditional system. 99% of harmful UV rays are absorbed by the tubular
skylights special dome, light pipe and diffuser material, thereby eliminating
the bleaching effect of UV rays on rugs and furniture.
Tubular skylights are far more economical. A tubular skylight 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 required for
installation of a tubular skylight.
Our Skylight Components
The Flashing
Our flashing is constructed of heavy gauge aluminum with no seams, and its round
shape minimizes damage to roof shingles during installation and enables it to
withstand the stresses of expansion and contraction due to the temperature
variations. The flashing is extremely important, as it is responsible for
keeping your roof from leaking. It is exposed to the harsh effects of the
environment on a daily basis. Our competitors use cheaper grade galvanized
materials or plastic with tack welded or rolled seams. Our unique forward
sloping flashing design eliminates the use of light robbing elbows that the
competition uses in almost all applications. Our pitched flashing is designed to
accommodate installations to standard ceilings from a pitched roof. Our flat
flashing is designed to accommodate pitched roof to cathedral ceiling or
installation on a flat roof.
The Dome
The dome allows for the sunlight to enter into the light pipe and it too is
subject to the extremes of the environment. Our dome is constructed of hi-impact
UV stabilized acrylic that is twice as thick as our competitors. Unlike most of
the competition our low profile appearance allows the skylight to blend into the
surrounding roof structure. Most importantly, our dome is rolled into a stress
absorbing seamless aluminum collar, which evenly exerts the pressure caused by
expansion and contraction due to temperature effects over the dome. All our
competitors attach their dome directly to the flashing which stresses the dome
at the contact points. The dissimilar materials of the dome and collar react to
temperature effects differently, causing stress cracks to develop in the domes
of our competitors.
Light Pipe
Manufactured by the leading firm in the industry, our light pipe is one of the
best performing in the industry. Most of the competition uses cheaper grade,
thinner gauge or less reflective light pipe. Our light pipe is assembled at
installation, with three securing methods, ensuring a tight, dust free seal. We
include four feet of light pipe in each kit, for a usable pipe run of 40".
Additional lengths of pipe can be purchased and added to your shipment if
required.
Trim Ring and Diffuser
The trim ring and diffuser assembly is the only piece in the entire kit that the
homeowner sees on a daily basis, and it's the only item that the homeowner will
ever touch. Our trim ring is constructed of seamless aluminum and is powder
coated white in color. All of our competition offer plastic trim rings, and many
have unsightly plastic tabs that hold the ring in place. Our diffuser snaps
neatly into place for ease of cleaning, yet it provides a tight seal to ensure
no heat loss up the light pipe. It's constructed of hi-impact acrylic, which
makes it virtually unbreakable. Our standard diffuser is designed with a small
arc that provides even light distribution without spotlight effects. Our
competition offers primarily flat diffusers that are brittle and is not able to
spread the light out as far. Alternative diffusers are available for you to
customize your installation for the desired light distribution in the room.
Other Options
We offer several options to enhance our products. The Super Vent Fan provides a
combination bathroom ventilation and lighting system, constructed of an all
aluminum cowling that surrounds the trim ring of the skylight. The fan that
exhausts the air is the quietest fan on the market and provides 125 cfm of air
exchange, which is more than twice what typical bathroom vents provide. We offer
an easy to install light kit that provides light through the tubular skylight
during the evening hours.
How do I know what size I need?
We carry four different diameter skylights which put out an increasing amount of
light the larger they are. Natural Light has 10", 13", 18", and 21" diameter
units. Keep in mind - bigger is not always better! Remember, if you have any
questions at all please don't hesitate to contact us and we will respond
promptly...
The 10-inch tube lights up a room of 150 sq. feet or less, putting out 330 watts
of light. It is ideal for use in most bathrooms, hallways, walk-in closets,
pantries, and laundry rooms. It is by far the most common size purchased and
used by the homeowner.
The 13-inch skylight lights up an area between
150-250 sq. feet, for 500 watts of light. (It has the same size light pipe and
performs the same as the "14 inch units our competitors advertise.) This size
is most commonly used in kitchens, living rooms, family rooms, foyers, and
garages.
The 18-inch unit will light up an area of 300 -
500 sq. feet, putting 750 watts of light, and is best for rooms with vaulted
ceilings, family rooms, living rooms, "great rooms", and garages.
The 21-inch unit, lighting up 500 - 700 sq. feet is recommended for commercial
flat roof applications only.
Why choose Natural
Light Energy System's skylights?
Simply put, because Natural Light are the best tubular skylight you can buy! We
have the best engineered tubular skylight on the market with the highest quality
components. We have the #1 selling tubular skylight on the web.
Why
buy from The Skylight Guy?
When you buy product from me, you not only are getting an excellent product, you
get the customer service and knowledge of a professional that has personally
installed hundreds of units and is familiar with any question you may have in
selecting or when installing your tubular skylight. You get to buy at discounted
dealer prices...you can't loose! Ill get your product shipped to you the same
day you order. Please feel free to contact me with questions before you order,
or if any questions arise as you install your new skylight!
The
Natural Light Warranty
Because of the quality of the materials that go into our product, our product
will remain structurally sound in any environment for a lifetime. Our warranty
reflects this quality by backing up our products with a 25 years warranty
unmatched in the industry!
Why Natural Light is "The
Contractors Choice"?
- High quality materials throughout ensure no
callbacks!
- Adapts to any type of roof system.
- Fits any roof pitch.
- Easy installation - very few steps to
complete entire installation.
- Very attractive unit due to the ultra low
profile.
- 25 year warranty
- Seamless to ensure no leakage.
- Easy snap-on diffuser
- Exclusive dome stress ring isolates
environmental stressing of the dome ensuring weather tight, long lasting fit.
Tubular Skylight
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