Lighting has a profound effect on the mood or “feel” of a room. As such, a room that allows a lot of natural light in will feel light, open and airy. One of the cheapest ways of harnessing the benefits of natural light, including a reduction in power consumption, lower bills and the inherent health benefits, is to incorporate daylighting techniques into your home’s design.
What are solar light tubes?
Solar light tubes are an increasingly popular method of allowing daylight into a room. Solar light tubes are a variation on skylights which, inside the house, closely resemble recessed light fixtures. Light tubes are a subtle form of daylighting, and can easily be mistaken for conventional artificial lights.
Solar light tubes consist of a tube lined with reflective material that is laid throughout your home’s ceiling cavity, beginning with a covered skylight-style opening on the side or roof of your home. The cover is usually a dome, which means that at all times of the day you will get some form of sunlight coverage.
They are also less likely to show wear and tear on your home’s furnishings than a conventional skylight, which can cause fading of carpets and furniture. A solar light tube is not going to cause fading because the UV radiation is typically blocked with a resistant glazing or film.
