Price of a solar equipment tube

How much do solar tubes cost?

Solar tubes can be installed for much less than skylights. On average, professionally installed solar tubes cost about $750 apiece. Skylights average $1500 to $2500, depending on size and installation complexity. If you have skills, confidence, and time, you can purchase a DIY solar tube kit for about $300 and install them yourself.

What are solar tubes?

Solar tubes, also known as “sun tunnels”, “light tubes”, and “daylight pipes”, channel outside daylight into your home. While they don’t allow for a nice view of the outside world, they do provide a natural, cost effective way to naturally illuminate dark interior spaces without using electricity.

How big should a solar tube be?

A solar tube can be anywhere from 10 to 22 inches wide, and provides lots of natural sunlight, even on cloudy days. Solar tubes offer some significant advantages compared to traditional skylights. They’re less expensive and easier to install, and they prevent the kind of heat loss (and gain) that can come with a full-sized window in your roof.

Are solar tubes worth it?

The savings per solar tube aren’t realized for about 15 years, depending on your normal electrical usage. The value of solar tubes is environmental. This is a tricky question because it depends on your motives. If you want to simply save money then no, they aren’t worth it.

How much does it cost to wrap a solar tube?

The most common option is to wrap the tube with R-15 or R-19 insulation. While insulation costs roughly $0.90 per square foot, you might pay between $50 and $100 extra for this service if your contractor typically charges $20 to $25 per hour. Solar tubes are designed to work with asphalt roofing.

What is Solatube home?

: Solatube Home Enhancing your home with natural light and energy-efficient ventilation is more affordable than you may think. Call us for a free site survey and quote. We look forward to helping you bring natural light and fresh air into your home. Browse through our Solatube Home pricing to get started.