tubular skylights

[John Dirks Jr]

My kitchen doesn't get very much natural light because the only window is under the carport. I was thinking about installing a tubular skylight since they are not too expensive and are easy to install.

What do you think of these and have you had any expierences with them?

tubular skylight (http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&productId=100007615&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&ci_sku=100007615&ci_src=14110944&cm_mmc=1hd.com2froogle-_-product_feed-_-D30X-_-100007615)

Have a happy and safe 4th of July. :)

[Rick Hurst]

John,

Those skylight types are used quite often around here. I've personally have never found a problem with them such as leakage.

You have to be careful in the placement of them. They do put out a intense amount of light. It is almost like a fluorescent light.

rick

[Scott Patterson]

I really like the Velux Sun Tunnel skylight the best. If you use their flashing kit and follow their instructions they will not leak.
VELUX SUN TUNNELâ„¢ Skylights - Welcome to VELUX America (http://www.veluxusa.com/products/residentialSkylights/sunTunnels/default.htm)