Solar Tubes
 

Thinking of having another solar tube installed, any recommendations ?

Solar guys they have done all 6 Homes in villages

We just had a 14" tube installed by the Solar Guys. It made a world of difference in our kitchen area. It's only been in for two weeks so we haven't been able to leak test it yet.

I recommend the Velux dealer found at the Markets of Marion (Sky tech) Here is why:

Velux offers more optional upgrades that are not available from the Solar guys, most notably the high efficiency option. With this you get an additional two panes at the interior seal. Both manufacturers have double panes but with the high efficiency option you will have four.

Having said this all four give you the U rating (this is an 'R' rating for windows) of the cheapest windows. Without the high efficiency option the solar tubes have a horrid U rating.

Think about this you could have a virtual hole in your ceiling without getting the most effective solar tube available.

My recom...........Don't do it. Why put a hole is a perfectly good roof. :ohdear:

solar guys by far you will love them

I agree. Buy a light fixture and install a "daylight" LED bulb.

I had an tornado hit my 2 Nd home in villages when they replaced roof the just pulled up the solar tube and put back in , do not pay attention to people who don’t have them they either have agenda or don’t know what there talking about I’m still friends with people who bought my home in Punta Gorda they still have original tubes 22 years later

I would never have a solar tube installed! That is until we bought our villa with a solar tube in the center of the kitchen above the island. Wow! Now I can not image not having a solar tube. And, it has a night light, so sneaking a late-night snack is easy.

The Solar Guys
 

Give us a call (1-866-669-5259) and we would be happy to take care of you. We also a local showroom open Monday to Friday located at 120 SE Hwy. 484, Ocala, 34480.

Sky Tec has been out of business for over a year now. They were a smaller company operating out of the flea market installing the Velux brand. Unfortunately that also means any installation warranty offered is also gone.

It looks like the "high efficency" option from Velux is to make the product qualify for energy star. Unlike the Solatube which comes energy star rated without the need for optional add-ons. I also don't know of optional upgrades not available by Solatube. We have fixtures, night lights, dimmers, ventilation fans. We have these all installed in our showroom to demo.

Also makes the room it is in warmer and 93 degree days are right around the corner

Solar Guys installed an additional four solar tubes with solar night lights, what a difference especially in the laundry room and bathroom that had no windows. The solar night lights are just bright enough so that you don’t bump into things and you never have to turn a light on when using the bathroom day or night!

My home has had one since '04. Never leaked. Love the extra light.

Another vote for Solar Guys. Had them installed in all three houses in TV and one in Royal highlands. Solar Guys always courteous, competent and no leaks. Solar tubes located in the right places, make a difference in your home IMHO.

We have three of them in the "great room" area. They came with the house. I am still amazed at how much extra light they provide.

We rarely turn on any additional lights, except in the kitchen (an Aspen, with no windows)...