Solar tubes leak after many years?

[Taj44]

We've been thinking of getting a solar tube, but someone told us that after a period of 5-10 years, they start to leak. Has anyone here had one a long time that they could comment on? Thanks..

[784caroline]

Did the person teling you this have Solar Tubes or was it "we heard this".

There are different contractors out there and "The Solar Guys" who I am familiar with have a good reputation and provide a guarantee from leaks, and fortunatly I have not used the guarantee. I would be amazed if there was a quality issue with these solar tubes given the fact on how many have been installed in the Villages and your issue was the first raised about potential leaks.

[bargee]

Nine Years,No leaks.We are very happy with them.

[The Great Fumar]

HORSE PUCKEY
SOLAR TUBES DON'T LEAK....................:shrug:

FUMAR

[k2at]

There is no reason that I can think of that a solar tube should ever leak until the actual shingles on the roof begin to break down. The flashing around the solar tubes directs the water away from the tubes a condition which should be effective for more years than I need to count. If it is going to leak, it will be because of a poor installation and will occur after the first rain.

Put them in, you will like them.

[Taj44]

Actually we had an uncle that had complained about the tube. Maybe it was a poor installation. Thanks for the replies.