Tube Skylight Installation East Moriches NY 11940

Skylights and solar tubes provide a great way to bring natural light into your home. They allow you to enjoy soft, indirect lighting without the need for additional structural framing and they are easy to clean. However, skylights and solar tubes can be vulnerable to leaks if they are not properly installed or maintained. When these issues occur, it may be time for a replacement.

Tube Skylight Installation East Moriches NY 11940

For many homeowners, installing a tubular skylight is a good idea for brightening up their homes. These products are energy-efficient, letting in more light than traditional skylights and delivering maximum brightness with minimum heat gain. They are also an excellent option for areas that do not have access to an attic or crawl space. They are also perfect for bringing in natural light to dark areas of your home such as kitchens, laundry rooms, bathrooms and even stairways. In addition, they can help lower your utility bills and save money on your monthly heating and cooling bill.

Installing a Tubular Skylight

When you’re ready to put in your tubular skylight, the first step is determining where you want it to go. You’ll need to find a good spot between ceiling joists that can accommodate a roof hole. Once you’ve figured this out, test-fit the tubing to see how it fits into the hole. Then, cut the hole in your roof using a jigsaw or reciprocating saw. You should be able to use a ladder to get up there and make sure that the skylight is centered on the ceiling.

To complete the skylight installation, you’ll need to connect the light pipe and diffuser. You can choose to run the light pipe straight from your ceiling to the diffuser or you can purchase adapters that allow it to change directions up to 45 degrees.

Before you start, measure the distance between your ceiling and your roof and add 18 inches. This will give you the length of the light pipe you’ll need to finish the job.

Once you have your length of light pipe, connect it to the top and bottom sections of your tubular skylight with a piece of foil tape or duct tape. Once you’ve finished connecting the tubing, you can then assemble the entire unit!

Tip: Wearing safety shoes like hiking boots, work boots or trail running shoes will help you stay safe on your roof. They will also help you avoid slips and falls, which can be dangerous if you are not experienced with working on roofs.

When you are ready to begin installing your tubular skylight, it’s important to also take a look at the instructions that come with the product. However, you can also contact the pros at Golden Hands Construction and we can take care of this for you. Call today for a free estimate.