Factors to consider when choosing a daylighting system

Are you ready to go green? If you have made the eco friendly decision to light up your home with energy efficient products, then a daylighting system is what you need. When choosing a daylighting system and before installing it, you should consider certain factors. Get one of the daylighting system technicians or staff to take a look at your home. They will be the best people to advice you on how to go about buying your daylighting system and advising you on how to get it installed.

Factors to consider when choosing your daylighting system

Roof

There are straight roofs and pitched roofs. There are roofs that are covered with shingles, roofs with eaves, and roofs that are tiled. The type of roof you have is an important factor when it comes to buying your daylighting system. Daylighting systems can be fixed on any type of roof, but there are different fixtures to help install them, depending on the type of roof.

Angle

Where you place the daylighting system’s reflecting dome is important. It should be placed in a position that receives the most sunlight. It should be angled towards the sun’s rays and should be in a spot that is not shadowed by neighboring buildings or trees

Hardy

Your daylighting system should be able to withstand weather conditions. It should have some kind of protection to face rough weather.

Angled tubing

The tubing for your daylighting systems should be of good quality, and should lend itself to angles. Only then can it be used to reach light to the hard to reach spaces, like hallways and closets.

Requires low maintenance

A good daylighting system should require very little maintenance. It should come with a good guarantee, and the dealer from whom you are purchasing the system should have people who will respond immediately, in case you have any problems.

Good fixtures

The daylighting system should have good add on fixtures, like light fixtures, dimmer switches, flashings etc. This makes it even more efficient, and enhances the system and the look of the house.

Which company has a good daylighting system?

Solatube daylighting system offers the 160 DS and 290 DS Daylighting Systems that have set performance standards never seen before. These models feature the patented Raybender® 3000 Technology and LightTracker™ Reflector to deliver an Effective Daylight Capture Surface (EDCS) nearly double the EDCS of copycat products. It is highly effective and simple to install. These models will take your space from dark to dazzling.

These daylighting systems come with a number of excellent add-ons and accessories that will add style to your home. Their systems are durable and can be installed on any kind of roof.

They use the Spectralight® Infinity Extension Tubes that can be added in increments of 16 in/400 mm or 24 in/600 mm for long runs without sacrificing performance. The secret is the unrivaled reflectivity of Spectralight® Infinity tubing, making it possible to create up to 90 degree angles and long tube runs up to 30 ft/9 m.

The Solatube daylighting system is simple to install and does not need any kind of renovation to your home. It takes a technician about two hours to install it, and it is quite simple that you can install it yourself.

Solatube provides a ten-year Manufacturer warranty on all tubular daylighting devices.

Call (408) 844-0081 to reach Sunlight Concepts who - the best dealers for Solatube products in the Bay Area. Their technicians will come around to take a look at your home and help you decide what you need.