World-famous Designer Develops Daylight Lamp for VELUX Group
Daylighting is essential to our health and Velux’s Sun Tunnel is a great way to bring light into a residential home.
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Residential Skylights
Good Quality Residential Skylights There are many good quality residential skylights on the market but the best is the brand called Velux. Their products are versatile, reliable, and economical. They have many options for shades and ventilation and they …
Skylights and Daylighting
Skylights and their uses. Skylights are becoming more popular as people realize that quality skylights perform well and cost less, especially for tube-lites or Sun Tunnels. Architects are finding that natural daylight is crucial in their designs for people …
Can tubular skylights be installed through a second story?
The many uses of Sun Tunnel skylights Yes, you can light up a room when there is another room above the room you are trying to lighten. There are a couple of things to keep in mind: The tube …
Skylight Domes
Acrylic domed skylights or bubble skylights Domed skylights are usually made from acrylic and sometimes polycarbonate. They are the most common skylight type but are really 1980’s type technology. They usually have an aluminum frame with a thermal barrier. …
Skylight Condensation
Why do some skylights “perspire” and leak water into the home Condensation on windows and skylights can be not only troublesome but cause damage to finishes and substructures. This problem can occur when it is cold outside and warm …
Solar Tubes
Velux has an updated Sun Tunnel Model Velux has improved their Sun Tunnel product. It is easier to install, has a factory sealed double glazed ceiling lens and has an adjustable flashing kit for pitched roofs. Velux continues to …
Denver Skylights
Colorado is an area that has found good uses for skylights Denver, the front range and the entire state of Colorado enjoy the benefits of skylights. Colorado has the most sun days available in a winter climate and therefore …
Tis the Season for Leaking Skylights
Rains and fast melting snow brings out skylight problems Spring showers bring not only welcomed flowers, but all too often they usher in a downpour of calls from people experiencing leaks in their skylights. It is especially prevalent because …
Tubular Skylight
What is a tubelight? The tubular skylight was designed to allow light to travel down a reflective metal tube to bring light into your home easily, and inexpensively. The idea works well for smaller rooms, however. Larger rooms should …