Tubular Skylights

SolaTube Daylighting Systems

SolaTube daylighting is a beautifully engineered system where sunlight and any available ambient light, is captured on the rooftop and redirected down a highly reflective tube into rooms or areas in need of light.

Certified to comply with the BCA 5 and 6 star energy rating requirements, the systems easily fit between rafters and installs without any structural modification requirements. From the ceiling, the diffuser spreads the light evenly throughout a room.

Albany Skylights are the dealer for commercial applications of SolaTube in the Great Southern of Western Australia, and can advise on many different SolaTube daylighting applications and can install the most suitable ones quickly and cost effectively.

The Benefits of SolaTube Daylighting

  • The light output is incredible, providing as much light as you would expect from a skylight many times its size.

  • Tubular Daylighting Devices cost considerably less than other daylighting options, such as windows and skylights, including both product and installation costs.

  • They require no structural reframing, drywalling or painting. A professional can install the product in less than two hours.

  • 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.

  • TDDs allow you to switch off electric lights during the day, which provides savings on energy bills and also reduces environmental pollution.

  • It has been shown in several prominent studies that increasing daily exposure to natural light can enhance human performance and wellness by improving mental and physical well-being and boosting concentration and energy levels particularly in the work place, in education and in aged and retirement environments.

Daylighting Systems

Solatube® 160 DS

Light Output from Solatube 160 DS

  • 14-19 m2 Light Coverage Area

  • 250 mm Tube Size (diameter)

  • 1032 cm2 EDCS*

  • 6 m+ Potential Length

Solatube® 290 DS

Light Output from Solatube 290 DS

  • 23-28 m2 Light Coverage Area

  • 350 mm Tube Size (diameter)

  • 1871 cm2 EDCS*

  • 9 m+ Potential Length

Decorative Lighting Fixtures

Solatube Decorative Lighting Fixtures enhance the look of any interior with styles that range from practical to elegant to dazzling.
Albany skylights can supply the following range of lighting fixtures:

AuroraGlo

Command attention with the smooth, cascading lines and subtle beautry of AuroraGlo.

Avaliable in Solatube 290 DS and Solatube Smart LED System**.

QuadraFrost

Deliver stunning daylight with symmetry and style. QuadraFrost can be arranged to complement or contrast the lines of any room.

Avaliable in Solatube 290 DS and Solatube Smart LED System**.

VividShade

The chic VividShade accents daylight with contemporary fabric.

Avaliable in Solatube 290 DS and Solatube Smart LED System**.

TierDrop

The low-profile TierDrop features a beautiful, cascading design for a classic look.

Available in Solatube 160 DS and Solatube 290 DS.

OptiView

The unique, dazzling lens of OptiView delivers artful views of the sky in a lo-profile design..

Avaliable in Solatube 160 DS and Solatube 290 DS.

JustFrost

Simply stunning, JustFrost showcases sunlight in a clean, contemporary design.

Avaliable in Solatube 160 DS and Solatube 290 DS.

Classic Vusion™ Diffuser

Featuring a classically stunning design, the Vusion Diffuser delivers radiant light that complements any room.

Avaliable in Solatube 160 DS and Solatube 290 DS.

Skylight Accessories

Each room in your home has a unique purpose and your lighting can affect how well that purpose is realised.
With our unique line of skylight accessories, you can get the functionality you want from your Daylighting System that meet the specific needs of your home.

Ventilation Add-On Kit

The Ventilation Add-On Kit provides the dual convenience of ventilation with daylight.

Available for the Solatube® 160 DS, this innovative bathroom ventilation kit integrates fully into your Solatube® Daylighting System, offering a neat, stylish solution for lighting and ventilating your bathroom or ensuite.

The in-line fan motor extracts up to 52 litres of air per second and may be positioned up to 2 metres from the ceiling vent with the ducting provided. The System complies with all Australian Building Regulations on Ventilation & carries a 5 year electrical component warranty.

Light Add-On Kit

For night time use, the Light Add-on Kit keeps your home bright with the convenience of a switched light so you can keep going long after nightfall.

Offering a neat and stylish all in one lighting solution what ever the time of day, the kit also reduces the need for two separate ceiling fixtures and can be fitted along with the Ventilation Add-On Kit to provide a dynamic 3-in-1 unit.

The light can be wired to any light existing or new light switch. Please be aware that our installers are not qualified to wire this light up to mains and you will need a qualified electrician to conclude this work for you.

Great for lighting up bedrooms, bathrooms, closet, hallways and more.

Skylight Dimmer

Control the amount of light entering a room with the convenience of a wall-mounted switch.
The Daylight Dimmer features our patented butterfly baffle and is a smart option for matinée movie watching in living rooms and media rooms or video gaming in games rooms.

Instead of skylight blinds, this Add On Kit provides a low voltage electric daylight dimmer, available for the Solatube® 160 DS and 290 DS, that allows you to block out as much or as little daylight as you want, all at the press of a switch!

The Solatube® daylight dimmer fits inside the tube, and butterfly valves, controlled via the low voltage wall-mounted switch, move to allow you to regulate the amount of daylight coming through the Solatube® Skylight – from fully open to fully closed, or any point in between.

Now you can create the mood you want at any time of day, and still utlise the benefits of natural light within your home!

The Solatube® electric daylight dimmer carries a 5 year electrical component warranty. Electrical wiring should be undertaken only by a suitably qualified person.

Effect Lenses

Used with a diffuser, the Effect Lens adjusts the light and offers choices to soften or warm the light colour.
Options include:

Natural (Clear) Effect Lens

Provides brilliant white natural daylight. This lens comes standard.

Warm Effect Lens

Enhances natural daylight by warming the light creating a color comparable to incandescent bulbs. Not available for AuroraGlo or QuadraFrost.

Softening Effect Lens

Creates a subtle, softer natural lighting effect.

Warm Softening Effect Lens

Similar to the Warm Effect Lens, but a softer glowing effect. Not available for AuroraGlo or QuadraFrost.

Flashings

For fast and easy installation, Solatube® flashings are available for nearly all roof types and pitches. The flashings provide complete protection and create an attractive appearance on the roof. They’re fabricated as a single, seamless piece to ensure leak-proof performance. Pitched flashings provide the optimal position for the dome to capture daylight on sloped roofs.