A solar tube pulls daylight from the roof through a reflective metal tube and drops it into a room through a ceiling diffuser, no wiring, no header framing, no drywall demo beyond a ceiling and roof cut. Solar tube installation is one of the fastest daylighting jobs there is, and it's a strong fit for interior bathrooms, hallways, closets, and laundry rooms that a standard skylight can't reach because there's no direct roof access above the room.
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A standard 10 inch solar tube in a straight, short attic run typically costs $450 to $900 installed. Larger 14 or 16 inch tubes, longer runs, or attic layouts that need flexible tubing and offsets to clear framing or ductwork run $800 to $1,600. The crew confirms the run length and any obstacles during the attic assessment before quoting.
A 10 inch tube works well for a small bathroom, closet, or hallway, roughly 100 to 200 square feet of daylight coverage. A 14 or 16 inch tube covers larger rooms or spaces with higher ceilings, up to around 300 to 400 square feet. The crew sizes the tube to your room, not a one-size default.
In most attics, yes. Flexible tubing lets the crew route around rafters, HVAC ductwork, and framing to reach a room that sits a few feet off from a straight vertical run. Every offset costs a small amount of light output, so the crew keeps the run as direct as the attic allows.
A properly installed tube includes a sealed, insulated collar where it passes through the attic and roof deck, which limits heat transfer. The diffuser at the ceiling also blocks direct UV in most models. Compared to leaving a light on all day, a solar tube adds far less heat load to a room than most people expect.
Yes. Many solar tube kits include an optional add-on solar-powered night light for after dark, and some models accept a small integrated ventilation fan for bathrooms. Both are add-ons priced separately from the base tube install.
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