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What Every Homeowner Should Know
Before Buying a 
Tubular Daylighting Device
Why Purchase A Tubular Daylighting Device?
- It provides
exceptional lighting. The light output is incredible, providing as much light as
you would expect from a skylight many times its size.
- It is cost-effective. Tubular
Daylighting Devices cost considerably less than other daylighting
options, such as windows and skylights, including both product
and installation costs.
- Installing
it is fast, clean and easy. They require no structural reframing, tunneling,
drywalling or painting. A professional can install the product
in less than two hours and most Do-It-Yourselfers can finish
the project in one day.
- It can
go almost anywhere. The
compact and flexible design of TDDs allow them to be installed
in just about any room, including rooms without direct roof
access and smaller spaces where daylighting would usually
not be an option.
- It is “Green.” TDDs
allow you to switch off electric lights during the day, which
provides savings on energy bills and also reduces environmental
pollution.
- It is actually good for
you. It has been shown in several
prominent studies that increasing daily exposure to natural
light can enhance mental and physical well-being, boost
concentration and energy levels and a variety of other
unexpected perks.
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Not All Products Are Equal So It Pays To Do
Your Homework. Here’s What To Look For:
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Buy The Brand Name |
Solatube International
Inc. has consistently been at the forefront of technology,
with copycat products simply following on its coattails. With
its long reputation for quality and innovation, “Solatube” is
the brand name in the market. Installing a Solatube Daylighting
System ensures that you have a product that utilizes the most
advanced technology available. Lesser brands simply fail to
perform to the same standard. |
| Seek The Best Light Quality |
Technology
makes a tremendous difference in the lighting performance.
The Solatube Daylighting System is the only product line with
Spectralight® Infinity, a revolutionary reflective tubing
material that can transfer up to 500 percent more daylight
than any other material currently used in the industry. With
Solatube Daylighting Systems, all you see is the brightest,
cleanest and whitest natural light possible. |
| Look for the ENERGY STAR® Label |
This widely-recognized,
enhanced energy-efficiency rating means that the product has
met the stringent requirements of the Energy Star program through
the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection
Agency. |
| Think Long-Term |
Cutting corners
may save a few bucks on the front end, but it could put you
at risk for expensive repairs down the road. The Solatube Daylighting
System includes an innovative moisture control system that
ensures the most air- and water-tight installation ever for
ultimate peace of mind. |
| Consider Adaptability |
A Tubular
Daylighting Device can be installed almost anywhere, in tight
spaces, and in rooms without direct roof access. Solatube International
takes this flexibility further by offering a zero-to-90-degree
extension tube that can accommodate even the trickiest of installation
challenges without compromising lighting performance. |
| Factor in Function |
The Solatube
Daylighting System can be “accessorized” with a
Light Add-On Kit for night, a Ventilation Add-On Kit for damp locations,
and an exclusive Daylight Dimmer to control the level of daylight
at the flip of the switch. |
| Remember that Beauty Counts Too |
Don’t
settle for one-size-fits-all models. Our Designer Touches feature
a variety of ceiling diffuser options, which offer not only
a unique look at the ceiling level, but also allow you to customize
your daylighting experience. |
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