Flat Roof Sun Tunnel Installation

Different types of sun tunnel.

Flat roof sun tunnel installation.

From start to finish it only takes about 90 minutes to install a velux sun tunnel skylight. Roof windows cost more than sun tunnels but they allow much more light into the room and you have the option of openers that let in fresh air too. The new generation velux sun tunnel has been redesigned from the ground up with a wide range of improvements that make installation faster and easier. Tube assembly time is now cut in half.

Find out all about the different tubes that are available including rigid tubes and flexible tubes and when and where each should be installed the amount of light that a sun tunnel can provide and what the ideal installation conditions are to get as much light as possible and how to install sun tunnels for flat roofs. A velux sun tunnel is easy to install regardless of your roof type. Rigid sun tunnels consist of a rigid tube between the cover at the top of the roof and the diffuser that is situated within the room. Sun tunnel for flat roof.

The attic first your installer will go into the attic to check rafter locations take measurements and mark off where the ceiling and roof holes will go. The answer is a typical velux 14 rigid tube sun tunnel installation is 949 this project is a good example of an atypical installation for two reasons one the tile roof and two the unusually long distance between the roof and the ceiling below. For a pitched roof you ll need a velux sun tunnel for pitched roof. Velux sun tunnels can be installed on flat roofs with a roof pitch between 0 15 velux code.

Opening up a flat roof with a skylight or sun tunnel can fill a forgotten space with light transforming a room. Sun tunnels bring daylight through the roof and into the darkest parts of your home with the innovative sun tunnel system. There are a variety of different sun tunnels and light tunnels available depending on the area of installation and the function of the sun tunnel.