Sun Tunnel Installation and Benefits

Many homeowners look for ways to get natural sunlight in so that their home look bright at all times. This may involve installing larger windows and other similar efforts. However, one of the most effective ways to get natural sunlight even in harder to reach places like rooms without much space for windows is through sun tunnel installation.

Once you learn about sun tunnel installation and benefits that come with it, you will realize how practically nothing is impossible if you want to get natural sunlight it. Even areas such as lower level rooms can get as much sunlight throughout the day with a proper sun tunnel design and installation process.

Benefits of Sun Tunnels

Sun tunnels come with numerous benefits, which is exactly the reason many property owners consider getting one or a few for their home. These many benefits include:

• Natural light always looks more beautiful than light from artificial sources.
• You don’t have to switch on the light when entering a room; there will always be light when the sun is out.
• No worries about “leaving the light on” the entire day. After all, sun tunnels won’t have any electrical wires that could run short when overused.
• Sunlight is free. You can enjoy reduced energy costs as you won’t have to turn on lights during daytime.
• Sun tunnels exude class and elegance. Even a simple room could look luxurious with a feature like this.

Installation of Sun Tunnels

When building a brand new home, you may ask your contractor to incorporate sun tunnels to the house design. However, when you already have an existing home, it is highly recommended you get a licensed expert contractor to install sun tunnels for you. Go ahead and DIY many of the other improvements you want to have in your home, but among those that you shouldn’t handle on your own is sun tunnel installation.

Installing sun tunnels involves placing holes into your roof. Without proper knowledge and application, your existing roof can be badly damaged, and having a new one installed will of course cost a lot of money. Furthermore, professional installation is important to ensure that the sun tunnels are placed correctly so that no water or air can enter your home through its edges. If this happens, larger damage awaits in your home.

There are numerous sun tunnel designs you can choose from. If you have a harder to reach location such as a room right below the attic, a customized sun tunnel with flexible and rigid tubings is necessary so that the sun would reach that room. When done by a professional, even curves and bends won’t stop the sun from reaching the end of the tunnel.

At TEO Solar, we have a team of professionals for installation of sun tunnels. While we can always offer our recommendations based on our experiences, you can also let us know about your ideas and preferred sun tunnel design and we’ll get it done for you. For your Bunnel, St. Augustine, Daytona Beach or Palm Coast home and surrounding areas, we are at your service. Call 386-437-2671 for a free estimate.

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