Residential Sun Tunnel® Skylights
One of the most popular daylighting products Southwest Skylights installs is the VELUX “Sun Tunnel”. This is VELUX’s name for their outstanding solar daylight tubes or sun tubes. Each application is comprised of a light-collecting dome, rigid or flexible tunnel, and interior light diffuser, VELUX Sun Tunnels® are a highly cost-effective daylighting solution for both commercial and residential installations.
VELUX Sun Tunnel® Skylights are tailor-made for residential installations that need additional light. Often, they can be installed in rooms where traditional skylights or vertical windows may not fit. To customize their appearance, they are available with a variety of light-collecting dome styles and in rigid and flexible tunnel options, making them our most versatile daylighting product. They’re also our most budget-friendly product, opening up fantastic options to allow more natural light in more homes.
Flexible Sun Tunnels
Flexible tunnels are great when there are overhead obstacles to navigate around. More Flexible Sun Tunnel® benefits include:
- Easily bends around overhead obstructions.
- Helps diffuse sunlight in short runs
Rigid Sun Tunnels
Rigid tunnels are usually the best choice when there is a straight, unobstructed path from the roof to the ceiling.
- Flexi Loc™ tunnel system allows for easy and speedy tunnel assembly
- Brighter white light
Sun Tunnel Accessories
There are many VELUX Sun Tunnel® accessories available to help customize your installation so that it’s a perfect fit for your family. Accessories include decorative diffusers, powered daylight controllers and more. We have all the accessories needed to complete any VELUX Sun Tunnel® project.
Flexible Sun Tunnel
In a home, it often seems like small rooms were predestined to lack crisp, natural light. But now, with VELUX Sun Tunnel® Skylights, which use 100% natural light, we can change that. They are great choices for:
- Closets
- Bathrooms
- Hallways, and more
Features Of Flexible Sun Tunnels
Flexible Sun Tunnels are recommended for shorter tunnel runs when installation around obstacles within the loft space is required. Because of the maneuverability of the material, these products are the easiest to install and help diffuse sunlight by design.
There is no substitute for letting natural light into your home. VELUX Sun Tunnels from Southwest Skylights helps you do that without giving up any of your privacy. Sun Tunnels are immensely popular in more private rooms like bathrooms and closets.
Sun Tunnels also give you the option to add additional powered light to boost lighting during evening or night times. Southwest Skylights will be happy to go over all your lighting options with you. Call or email us today.
From decorative diffusers that will add the perfect finishing touch, to a powered daylight controller to manage the amount of sunlight that enters a room, VELUX has all the accessories needed to complete your VELUX Sun Tunnel®. Add on any VELUX Sun Tunnel® accessory today and enjoy the natural daylight brightening up your room.
Flexible Sun Tunnel Gallery
Rigid Sun Tunnel
Sun Tunnels are absolutely great for being able to bring natural light into any space. They’re a game-changer for confined spaces like this walk-in closets, bathrooms, etc. The extra light makes it easier to see the colors of clothing and linens stored in the closet, and because it’s sunlight, this walk-in stays bright without adding to the electrical bill.
Brighten even the smallest spaces with one of our rigid or pitched Sun Tunnel Skylights. You’ll see more savings and sustainability, too, with higher energy efficiency and a lower carbon footprint.
Features Of Rigid Sun Tunnels
Rigid tunnels work very well when there is a straight, unobstructed path from the roof to the ceiling, although they can be maneuvered slightly. With a Rigid Sun Tunnel, you’ll enjoy brighter white light and can see more savings and sustainability too with solar-powered accessories.
There is no substitute for letting natural light into your home. VELUX Sun Tunnels from Southwest Skylights helps you do that without giving up any of your privacy. Sun Tunnels are immensely popular in more private rooms like bathrooms and closets.
Sun Tunnels also give you the option to add additional powered light to boost lighting during evening or night times. Southwest Skylights will be happy to go over all your lighting options with you. Call or email us today.
From decorative diffusers that will add the perfect finishing touch, to a powered daylight controller to manage the amount of sunlight that enters a room, VELUX has all the accessories needed to complete your VELUX Sun Tunnel®. Add on any VELUX Sun Tunnel® accessory today and enjoy the natural daylight brightening up your room.
Rigid Sun Tunnel Gallery
Sun Tunnel Accessories
Southwest Skylights helps you customize your new Sun Tunnel even more with accessories from VELUX. From decorative diffusers that will add the perfect finishing touch, to a powered daylight controller to manage the amount of sunlight that enters a room, Southwest Skylights has all the accessories needed to complete your VELUX Sun Tunnel®. Add on any VELUX Sun Tunnel® accessory today and enjoy the natural daylight brightening up your room.
Solar Night Light
When the sun goes down, let a moon-like glow light your way. Designed to discreetly fit inside your VELUX Rigid Sun Tunnel® Skylight, the VELUX Solar Night Light provides your space with a soft, soothing light from above when natural light isn’t available.
Decorative Diffuser
Transform Sun Tunnel Skylights to match your interior décor. Select from a range of micro- engineered decorative diffusers to increase interior aesthetics and visual appeal.
ZTP Daylight controller
Allows the user to control the amount of daylight that enters a room and perfect for rooms that require room darkening.
Power supply for VELUX Sun Tunnel® skylights light control devices.
ZTC Energy Kit
Designed to increase the energy efficiency of the VELUX Sun Tunnel® skylight and enables your Sun Tunnel® to exceed the ENERGY STAR® requirements.
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Skylight Products By Room
You already know that skylights can completely change the feel of a room. They let in more natural light, and make a room feel more open. Sometimes it’s helpful to see some examples of skylights in different rooms to help you find the inspiration you need for your particular project. There are so many ways to enjoy skylights in each room of your home, we have put together some ideas for you to see by clicking on an image below.
GO SOLAR - SAVE BIG
Would it surprise you to know that the Sun provides everyone with more energy in a single hour than the entire world uses in a year? So, doesn’t it make sense use more Solar? If you’re already considering having Southwest Skylights install skylights into your home, it makes perfect sense to Go Solar and save even more on your home’s energy efficiency and in your pocket.
The Go Solar Initiative was designed by VELUX to bundle our products that reduce energy consumption and actively fine-tune your home’s climate in order to bring you more savings when you take a step in a greener direction.
When you Go Solar by purchasing a solar-powered skylight or adding solar shades to a fixed or manual skylight, your entire purchase and installation become a solar system that’s eligible for a 26% federal tax credit. And by exchanging artificial light for natural light and, in some cases, HVAC for fresh air, you’re well on your way to reducing your dependency on electricity.
Taking part in the Go Solar Initiative is a way to improve your household’s energy efficiency, create a bright, spacious atmosphere, and save money all at once! So, isn’t time you Go Solar?
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Skylight FAQ's
You already know that skylights can completely change the feel of a room. They let in more natural light, and make a room feel more open. Sometimes it’s helpful to see some examples of skylights in different rooms to help you find the inspiration you need for your particular project. There are so many ways to enjoy skylights in each room of your home, we have put together some ideas for you to see by clicking on an image below.
Yes, VELUX skylights installed by Southwest Skylights are safe! We offer laminated glass for any skylight out-of-reach; installed above 8 feet. This lamination acts as a safety measure to prevent glass from falling into the home if the pane were to break.
Yes, our skylights are designed to have a stylish blind fitted to them. We offer three types of blinds: blackout, light filtering, and venetian. Each style of blind comes with its own unique selection of color and patterns for you to choose from.
Yes! It’s a common yet incorrect assumption that a flat ceiling means there’s no opportunity to add a skylight for daylight and fresh air. Check out our short video to see how a simple skylight light shaft can dramatically change your indoor environment:
Absolutely! VELUX skylights can be installed to replace existing skylights, whether or not your original skylight is a VELUX model. In many cases, your skylight can be replaced in just a few hours! You can contact a VELUX installer in your area to discuss your replacement options.
Sometimes we hesitate to open our windows because fresh air isn’t the only thing that can get in through them. For this reason, all of VELUX’s ventilating units come with an insect screen so you can bring fresh air in while keeping unwanted visitors out. The professionals at Southwest Skylights will make sure it is installed properly.
VELUX guarantees the battery for 5 years, but life expectancy for it is 10-12 years. You can replace the battery by ordering a new operator, which is also covered by our VELUX warranty for 5 full years.
Why Choose Skylights
INCREDIBLE THINGS SKYLIGHTS CAN DO FOR YOUR HOME
If you’re thinking about getting skylights installed, here’s a few of the great benefits to consider. Skylights can really transform your living space and brighten your home. Many new houses that are built today incorporate skylights, but some people only see them as an aesthetic addition to your home. In reality, there are some amazing hidden benefits that skylights provide besides making your house it look nicer. The placement of skylights not only boosts natural lighting, it also promotes your family’s privacy. They can also reduce utility costs, improve indoor air quality, improve aesthetics, and raise your home’s overall property value. Click on any of the sections below for more ways skylights can benefit your home.
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Raise Home Values
Professionally installed skylights often help boost the overall property value of your family's home.
More and more people are seeing all of the things that skylights can do and are adding them to their homes. Even if you think you may move in a few years, you can still benefit from installing skylights. The investment you have made into your home will then carry on when you’re ready to sell. Skylights may even help you increase the life of your roof, which is a huge way to maintain your home’s value. The added ventilation helps reduce the strain of ice or snow buildup, which in turn lengthens the life of your roof.
Skylights really help boost curb appeal too. When it comes time to sell your home, it pays to remember that many buyers aren’t looking for a project. They will be more likely to put an offer on your house that’s close to your asking price if you have this amenity already installed.
There are plenty of different types of skylights available from Southwest Skylights. The main thing is making sure that you know what your options are. Call or email us today and let us schedule a free consultation.
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Promote Privacy
Windows as your only source of natural light sacrifices you and your family’s privacy.
When your windows are open, anyone is able to look inside your home, even if you have very high-quality window treatments. While your neighborhood may not have a peeping Tom, open windows can make you feel like you are sharing an apartment with your neighbors rather than living in separate houses. This is especially true when you’re in more personal areas like your bedroom or bathroom. Privacy here is essential to your routine. The addition of skylights allows you to be able to enjoy the natural lighting without having to worry about others seeing you.
Increased privacy is increased on upstairs rooms since skylights are installed on the roof. However, some homes only have a second floor over a portion of their house. In these instances, you’ll be able to take advantage of skylights on every floor of your house. If you have a single-story home, skylights will give you privacy from your kitchen to bedroom and beyond.
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Improve Aesthetics
Skylights give your home an open, natural look and feel that's hard to replicate with anything else.
Added natural light will help open up even the smallest rooms in your house and will make you feel like your living in higher standards. Skylights also help make ceilings feel higher, which creates the illusion of larger, more open spaces. Even though a skylight doesn’t really increase the square footage of your home, you may feel like it does. And let’s not forget the beautiful views of the sky you’ll get both day and nighttime, which can foster a peaceful feeling that makes you feel at home.
The natural light from skylights have also been known to enhance your current interior design and décor. The natural light works to highlight the colors in your home and make things stand out more. It’s a great way to highlight your home’s best features.
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Save Money
When you install skylights in your home, you can really enjoy the long-term savings for years to come.
Some people inadvertently think that skylights will make utility costs higher, due to a need to use air conditioner more frequently. However, they actually save you money. VELUX products are installed with a film to reduce the transfer of heat into your home during the hot Texas summers, but still let in natural light. This means you can use less electricity each day to keep your home well-lit. Naturally, the fewer times you have to turn on the lights, the lower your electricity costs are. It also helps you reduce your impact on the environment and lower your carbon footprint.
Additionally, skylights also help save you money is by improving the ventilation throughout your home. Talk to Southwest Skylights today so we can go over all your options for “fixed” or “fresh air” skylights. Opening up your skylights will improve your home’s natural air flow, which can help reduce the need for your air conditioner during some months. This is because of passive cooling and the chimney effect.
Passive cooling happens when there are natural temperature differences in the air alongside changing pressures. Because hot air tends to rise and cool air stays low, opening your skylights will allow the cooler air accumulation in your home to essentially push the hottest air out of your home. Best of all, this is an ongoing process. It occurs without the use of any external moving parts. Skylights will drastically improve your home’s ability to use passive cooling.
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Increase Natural Lighting
Skylights allow you to drastically increase the amount of natural light that enters any room.
This is one of the most popular features for adding skylights. They allow light to come in to your home all day, which reduces the amount of indoor lighting, (and electricity) you’ll need. Natural light is very beneficial for your mood, productivity level, and overall wellbeing. It’s a great way to energize your day and feel your best. It's like spending the day outside when you're inside.
Some people think that windows achieve the same results, it’s just not correct. Since windows are installed on the siding of your home, many will not receive enough light to illuminate some rooms. Plus, when you use windows to add natural lighting, you’ll sacrifice privacy.
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Improve Air Quality
When you select skylights that can open, it helps to improve the overall indoor air quality of your home.
With the passive cooling ventilation discussed previously, you’ll be able to breathe more fresh air and less stale, circulated air. Even when you are stuck inside, you’ll still be able to enjoy fresh air. This is more important than ever with viruses forcing many people to stay inside or confine themselves to their homes.
Skylights can also have some safety benefits. If, for whatever reason, you have smoke inside your home, you can open your skylights to get the smoke out. This could be from a small kitchen catastrophe or a larger incident, but skylights can help keep your home ventilated.
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