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Originally Posted by TheSolarGuys

We do appreciate that Villages residents have a choice of companies and products when they are looking for more natural daylighting and solar attic venting applications, and honestly we are not always the most fitting choice if people are making a decision based solely on the cheapest initial cost. What we do encourage residents to consider, however, are all relevant factors so that they can make an educated choice:

PERFORMANCE: Only Solatube brand carries a highest performance guarantee. This is because Solatube invented and patented Fresnel lens dome technology that bends light down the tube, which no other brand having a passive dome can match. Also, Solatube’s spectralight infinity tubing material carries a 99.7% reflectivity that is also patented and unmatched by any other imitation brand. These two design patents mean that, size for size, a Solatube will bring down more overall light throughout the day and better quality light than any other imitation brand. This can be verified in that no other manufacturer carries a highest performance guarantee like Solatube, and most other imitation brands have to manufacture an 18 to 21” size large tube for bigger room sizes in residential homes. Solatube’s 14” tube is all that is needed to bring down the same or more light than these off-brand lesser performing units.

PRODUCT: Solatube is the only brand that has been featured in national advertising and on national TV programs like the HG tv channel and Bob Vila’s “This Old House.” These venues also had a choice of brands and products, and chose the original, patented Solatube as the product to endorse. Also, the FL Product approval on both our Solatubes and our Solar fans guarantees that the products are manufactured to the highest standards possible.

COMPANY: As far as companies performing the work, The Solar Guys is the only licensed Roofer and General Contractor that is doing this type of product install. Just look on the “Talk of the Villages” blog and you will quickly see that we are the overwhelming choice for most discerning customers for the reasons listed above. Even the Villages warranty department recommends our company as the one to have this type of work done. These are not solicited endorsements, they are informed choices by people wanting the best investment for their dollar.

You are also always welcome to visit our local showroom located on 441 just 1 mile south of the Market of Marion. We have about 15 units installed in different sized rooms with all the different fixtures and accessories.

I've had 4 solar tubes installed, by The Solar Guys. I appreciate they come to your home, and give advice on, where to place them, and what size is required. One-14inch, and three-10 inch lenses were installed. I also had a solar fan installed on the roof, that will suck the hot air, from the eaves of the roof. It makes the roof last longer, and I have notice a much reduced bill in electricity, You would have to live a very long time to get all your money back. I also got a tax write-off as they are IRS deductible.

I chose the optiplex type lens, that throws off rainbows. I never need to turn on a light during the day. 2 are tied to existing light switches for nighttime use. I have a CFL bulb but led type lights can be obtained. It's very easy to change a bulb but I don't think I will ever have to, as my lights, are on only, a few minutes a day.

I guess one can get these items cheaper, but you get what you paid for. The difference in price will come down to pennies a day, over the lifetime of solar tubes.

The Solar Guys are courteous, reliable and knowledgable. It was a pleasure to do business with them. I am a very happy camper with the quality of their products, along with a professional installation. No runs, drips, or errors, and it rained heavily a couple of times after installation.

As my son says, "buy it nice or buy it twice".

BTW - I am not a rep for The Solar Guys but a happy customer. Thanks to Tim, Larry and Ed for a job well done.