The Solatube® Daylighting System captures sunlight on the rooftop and redirects it down a reflective tube into interior spaces. The tubing will fit between rafters and will install easily with no structural modification. At the ceiling level, an attractive diffuser spreads the light evenly throughout the room.
Solatube® Daylighting Systems feature Raybender® 3000 Technology, that redirects low-angle sunlight and rejects overpowering summer midday sunlight, and LightTracker™ Reflectors, that deliver an Effective Daylight Capture Surface (EDCS). Solatube can be used to transform dark interior rooms and light up larger spaces, and is great for almost any room in the house. Clean, fast, and simple to install, Solatube is available with options such as dimmers and ventilators. Energy Star approved.
The Solatube® Daylighting system that is right for you depends on both the room size and layout and how much light you prefer. Here are some guidelines for residential areas:
* Solatube 160 DS (10 in/250 mm): 150 - 200 square feet (19 sq meters)
* Solatube 290 DS (14 in/350 mm): 250 - 300 square feet (28 sq meters)
* Solatube 21-C and 21-O (21 in/530): 500 square feet (46 sq meters)
These estimated lighting areas are based upon an average 6' (1.82m) tube length and 8' (2.4m) ceiling height, with the dome being in direct sunlight.
