Competitive Comparison of Tubular Skylight Components
There are several companies that manufacture tubular skylights, but when it comes to quality and performance, no one compares to the Natural Light.
Tubular Skylight Dome
– captures sun on rooftop
– thick, high-impact acrylic
– seamless stress collar
– designed not to crack or leak
Heavy-Duty Flashing
– commercial pure aluminum
– forward sloping construction
– reduces need for elbows
– sleek low-profile design
– powder-coated black, bronze or unpainted
Miro-Silver Light Pipe
– Mirror-like interior surface
– 98% reflectivity – reflects light even when sun is low
– Rigid aluminum construction
– Tight, dust-free seal
Ceiling Trim Ring
– Stylish, powder-coated white
– Prismatic surface scatters light
– Slightly arced, durable acrylic
– Easy assembly
High Impact Acrylic Dome
The Natural Light Tubular Skylight dome is constructed of high-impact UV stabilized acrylic that is thicker than many of our competitors. Unlike most of the competition, our low profile unit allows the skylight to blend seamlessly into the roof line. Most importantly, our dome is mounted in a stress absorbing seamless aluminum collar, which equalizes the pressure caused by expansion and contraction due to temperature fluctuations. Many of our competitors attach their dome directly to the flashing – doing so stresses the dome at the contact points and may cause the dome to crack and potentially leak.
Commercial Pure Grade Aluminum Flashing
The flashing is extremely important, as it is responsible for keeping your roof from leaking. It is exposed to the harsh effects of the environment on a daily basis. Our flashing is constructed of 1100 series, commercial pure grade aluminum with no seams, and its round shape minimizes damage to roof shingles and enables it to withstand the stresses of expansion and contraction due to the temperature variations. Many of our competitors use lower grade galvanized materials with tack welded or rolled seams – or even plastic! Our unique forward sloping flashing design limits the use of light robbing elbows that the competition uses in almost all applications. The flashing is available in powder-coated black, bronze or unpainted aluminum for both sloping and flat roofs.
Highly-Reflective Light-Pipe
Our Miro-Silver® light pipe is one of the best performing in the industry with 98% reflectivity. A comprehensive test has shown that our light pipes outperform other light pipes particularly during early morning and late afternoon when light is needed the most. Most of the competition uses lower grade light pipe, thinner gauge or less reflective. Our light pipe is assembled on-site with three securing methods ensuring a tight, dust free seal.
Read more about light pipe reflectivity.
Skylight with Black Pitched Flashing
Two 13″ Roof Mount Tubular Skylights on Residential Home
Highly Energy Efficient
Committed to energy performance, Natural Light designed all tubular skylights to have a very low U-factor and a very low Solar Heat Gain Coefficient. U-Factor measures the rate of heat transfer and tells you how well the skylight insulates and the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) measures the fraction of solar energy transmitted and tells you how well the product blocks heat caused by sunlight. Additionally, our residential tubular skylights qualify for a 30% federal tax credit when paired with our Solar LED Light Kit.
Learn more about Tax Credits.
Decorative Trim Ring and Diffuser
The trim ring and diffuser assembly is the only piece in the entire kit that the homeowner sees on a daily basis, and it’s the only item that the homeowner will ever touch. Our trim ring is constructed of seamless aluminum and is powder coated white – most of our competition offer a plastic trim ring. Our diffuser easily snaps into place for easy cleaning, yet it provides a tight seal to minimize heat gain or loss. Constructed of durable acrylic, our diffuser is designed with a small arc that provides even light distribution without spotlight effects. Many of our competitors offer primarily flat diffusers that are not able to spread the light out as far.
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NATURAL LIGHT TUBULAR SKYLIGHTS BRIGHTEN YOUR HOME OR OFFICE!
For about the cost of a nice light fixture, Natural Light Tubular Skylights will transform any dark space by filling it with soft, evenly dispersed natural light. The heavy-duty unit installs easily, operates for free and needs no maintenance.
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