I’m planning on installing 2 – 10″ tubular skylights in my hallway. I have a flat roof, with an average ceiling to roof height of 28″. The two brands of skylights available to me are by Solatube @ $280 ea. and Solar flair by Gordon @ 150 ea. I have seen the Gordon skylight at Home Depot but have not seen the Solatube. Does anybody have any experience with either product? It’s quite a price difference for a metal tube and a plastic dome. I definitly want to install a quality product that will last and be trouble free. Is a $180 ea. difference justified?
Thanks. Jim
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I only have experience with the SoloTube. Inlaws had three installed three or so years ago. Quality product, good installation, and complete satisfaction. I installed a two by four Velux skylight in the master bath when I built the home 11 years ago. two of the 10" SoloTubes produce as much interior light as the 2x4, and with far less heat gain.
Dave
Suntunnel, recently bought out by Velux... been installing them for 6 years..
their small unit is 14"
Mike Smith Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore
here's a link for Suntunnel
http://www.velux-america.com/suntunnel/
Mike Smith Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore
Mike: Thanks for the link to Velux. Unfortunately they don't make a 10" unit nor do they make a unit for a flat roof. However they did have a price guide which helps me with comparisons. thanks.