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lenny vee 08-06-2018 07:16 AM

I hav two solar tubes installed by Solar Guys. I highly recommend them. Fast response, good work. they work great.

cwhitecat 08-06-2018 08:07 AM

The Solar Guys
 
The Solar Guys are excellent. I highly recommend them. They are fast, efficient and leave your place clean. I chose them because they were recommended by several of my neighbors and their prices are reasonable. Love my solar tubes. Have had them for two years with no problems. Had one installed in walk in closet. No problems with clothes fading. The tube is in the center so the clothes don’t get direct sunlight. I think the way the tubes are made you don’t get the effect of direct sunlight anyhow. I can look directly up through mine and do not get blinded when my room is brightly lit by the solar light.

Mstpac22 08-06-2018 08:15 AM

Solar guys did ours and did a great job. We had the solar night lights installed with the so they qualified for a tax credit. We also have a gardenia and have one in the Master bath. It has never bothered us.

sandybeachgal 08-06-2018 08:26 AM

We also used the The Solar Guys. The company was great in all respects. LOVE the additional light! A solar tube does create a hole in your roof, however, that's why you should make sure to hire an experienced company who knows how to install a tube that is leak-free, by sealing the opening to keep out rain and moisture. Our two tubes were installed prior to hurricane Irma last year with zero leaks occurring subsequently. There are many holes made in your roof by the builder --- bathroom fans, attic vents/turbines, etc. We have had both our bathroom fan vents (installed by the builder) re-sealed on the roof because of leaks around their bases. Obviously, there are no guarantees in life, however, all the positive reviews tend to reflect that solar tube light leaks do not appear to be an inordinate problem if the installations are done properly. Hope you enjoy your tube lights as much as we do ours.

palasmith 08-06-2018 09:24 AM

Solar guys. They installed 2 tubes in 2005 and we have had no problems.

bunnyhop 08-06-2018 09:38 AM

A roofing contractor once told me to never, ever cut holes in your roof. We did have Solar Guys install a solar vent fan, though.

erojohn 08-06-2018 10:03 AM

Solar tubes
 
Javier one of the solar guys did ours. Install very quick. He had a mud box contraption that fit tightly to the ceiling. Did most of the cutting from above. Very little mess. No problems with new one and existing ones still water right after 10 yrs. our old one is in MB bath. It is bright in the morning but you can close the door if you want it darker in the BR

bjdewitz 08-06-2018 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dynsol (Post 1568466)
Opinions please!

Planning on adding two Solar Tubes in home!

There are three companies in the area here that all have different sales pitches as to why they are the BEST.

Question: Who installed yours? Why did you pick that company? How has it worked out? Problems to watch for?

Those without them need not respond!

Thanks

:welcome:

We think Solar Guys are best. They do a great job, and we like their lenses the best. We've had other tubes, and Solatube is the best. Excellent warranty too.

jgd3rd 08-06-2018 11:12 AM

Solar Guys. I had 1 installed over the kitchen sink thinking it would provide additional light which it does. But, we are 'birds' and the light was installed during late spring with the sun up north. If you are a 'bird' place tube on a southern exposure of the house to get the most winter light benefit.

Nanny32162 08-06-2018 12:21 PM

We used Solar Guys and have been very happy. They installed our lights in 2009 and 2012 (two different homes); neither home has had any issues with the solar tubes. Solar Guys cleaned up after installation.

joy@villagetweet.com 08-06-2018 02:30 PM

Solar Tubes? -- I hope you don't end up hating them. I visited a friend who leased a villa with solar tubes in living room and kitchen. The effect was like having bright lights on that you can't turn off. I wouldn't have them if the paid ME to install them. Good Luck.

Fredster 08-06-2018 02:42 PM

There were 3 solar tubes in our home when we bought it, so I don’t know who installed them.
But we really think they are great, and they have been in many years without any problems at all.
Especially nice in a windowless bath, during the day you don’t have to turn a light on at all!

JSR22 08-06-2018 02:43 PM

We have 3 solar tubes. Kitchen, great room, and laundry room. Absolutely love the solar tubes. I like a bright sunny house. Will probably add a 4th in the masster bath. Solar Guys did an excellent installation.

Joorn59 08-06-2018 05:34 PM

Solar Guys. Two tubes, hurricane Irma, no leaks. I love them.

JSR22 08-06-2018 07:09 PM

Led
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by NonSequitur (Post 1569684)
LED bulbs are relatively cheap and sip wattage. Much cheaper to have a “can” installed by Lenhardt with a switch in rooms that need more light. The cost payback for light tubes can never be recouped in our lifetime left. Not a big fan of roof penetrations either.

We have LED bulbs in our house. No comparison to a solar tube. We are adding more solar tubes.

mjdollard 08-06-2018 07:38 PM

I used Solar Lights and More. Had best price (frequent bogo deals). Quality install, never had an issue with the product. The Solar Guys salesman irritated me. BTW, don’t install in a bedroom

uprivergirl 08-06-2018 08:56 PM

We just had Solar Guys put ours in last week. No problem with them at all. On time and no mess.


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