Anyone know about these and what is the difference between solatube and suncowboy? Any other manufacturers you like? Thanks, Pamilyn
The purpose of Art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls
Anyone know about these and what is the difference between solatube and suncowboy? Any other manufacturers you like? Thanks, Pamilyn
The purpose of Art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls
The code requires installing an approved material to slow the spread of fire between floors and adjacent vertical and horizontal cavities — here are the allowed materials and required locations.
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Don't know about the latter, but the former (Solatube) has been discussed before. You can do a search here (type in Solatube) and see what comes up.
Thanks, will do.....PamilynThe purpose of Art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls
My review of the archives here convinced me to put in a Solatube. I extended mine from 2nd floor roof to 1st floor ceiling (12' run). It is fabulous. Definitely use rigid instead of flex.
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