Enhance the aesthetics and natural light of your Northern Beaches home with a sun tunnel, also known as a solar tube, tubular skylight or light tube. An innovative lighting solution designed to bring natural sunlight into interior spaces where traditional windows or skylights are impractical.
Sun Tunnels are fantastic for bringing light into dim spaces and are a dome or lens mounted on the roof, capturing sunlight that is channelled through a highly reflective tube. This tube acts like a mirror, efficiently directing the light downwards. At the end of the tube, a diffuser is installed on the ceiling, spreading the natural light evenly into the room.
However, like any part of your home, they can show signs of wear and tear. One common issue is a damaged or discoloured plastic cover. Over time, the plastic cover can become brittle, cracked, or cloudy due to UV exposure and weather elements, which diminishes the amount of light entering your home. This was the case for a recent client’s home in Forestville, where our Cloud9 Roofing team recently attended to replace an old sun tunnel cover that had seen better days – from cloudy to clear!
Key Benefits of a Sun Tunnel:
Natural Lighting - provides natural daylight to areas that would otherwise rely on artificial lighting.
Energy Efficiency - By utilising sunlight, sun tunnels reduce the need for electric lights, leading to energy savings.
Versatility - They can be installed in various spaces, including bathrooms, hallways, closets, and other areas with limited window access.
Cost-Effectiveness - Compared to installing traditional skylights, sun tunnels are often a more affordable option.
In essence, sun tunnels are a clever way to bring the benefits of natural light into areas of your home that would otherwise remain dark.
Look no further than Cloud9 Roofing & Guttering for your Northern Beaches sun tunnel installation, where we have the experience in sun tunnel maintenance, replacement and ensuring the surrounding flashing remains watertight and efficient.