If you're considering adding natural light to your home, you might not know which option is correct. There are some critical differences between skylights and sun tunnels that you should remember if you want to brighten up a space.
Adding Skylights to Your Home
When it comes to adding natural light to your home, skylights are the best option to add a lot of light to ample space. Furthermore, they increase ventilation and circulation in your home, improving the air quality.
There are many options for adding skylights to your home, but Velux skylights are among the most popular. The roofing company offers various designs, colors, and installation options that fit any home's style.
Other benefits of adding a skylight to your home include:
- Increased ventilation
- More natural light
- Improved air quality
- Reduced energy bills
During the summer, skylights can also be a source of discomfort because they allow the warm sun to enter your home. We recommend adding skylight blinds if you want to control the amount of light coming in through your skylight. Any skylight can benefit from these blinds, which can be controlled with a remote control.
Kinds of Skylights
Various Velux skylights are available to suit any homeowner's needs. Check out the options below.
Solar-Powered "Fresh Air" Skylights: Your skylight can be opened and closed with the sun's power. With a solar panel installed, this skylight collects solar energy and uses it to open and close the skylight.
Electric “Fresh Air” Skylight: It features a concealed battery operated with a remote control and allows you to open and close your skylight from the comfort of your home electricity.
Manual “Fresh Air” Skylight: Manual "Fresh Air" Skylights can be opened and closed using a simple handle if they are within reach.
Fixed Skylights: A Fixed Skylight, unlike a Fresh Air Skylight that opens to let in the fresh air, lets in only natural light, making it the perfect choice for sunrooms and porches.
Adding Sun Tunnels to Your Home
The sun tunnel, however, is an excellent solution for small spaces or to add light without overheating a room. Through a specially designed tunnel passing from roof to ceiling, VELUX Sun Tunnels bring natural light into homes, making them a simple and cost-effective way to add natural light to any area.
Natural light can be added to areas that need a brighter, more vibrant appearance with a Sun Tunnel. The low-profile design makes them an attractive addition to any roofline, and the prefabricated light tunnel makes installation quick and easy.
A Sun Tunnel can provide natural lighting in areas you've never tried. This is an excellent option for places where a traditional skylight cannot be installed or if multiple lights are needed.
Kinds of Sun Tunnels
Flexible Sun Tunnels: It is recommended to use flexible tunnels when surrounding loft obstructions must be avoided. Due to the material's maneuverability, they are the most straightforward product to install.
Rigid Sun Tunnels: When there is a clear, unobstructed path between the roof and ceiling, rigid Sun Tunnels are ideal. If necessary, rigid sun tunnels can be partially maneuvered.
What's the best light source for you depends on what you need and are looking for. If you want lots of light and aren't concerned about extra heat in the summer, a skylight might be right for you. Sun tunnels are the best choice if you need a light source that is reliable, less expensive, and most appropriate for smaller rooms.
Skylight and Sun Tunnel Installation
For more information, contact Republic Roofing at 901-437-5278. We service areas in Lakeland, Germantown, Bartlett, Memphis, and Collierville, TN.
