You don’t need to tear down walls to make your bathroom feel bigger. By harnessing natural light and smart design choices, you can transform even the smallest space into a bright, open retreat. VELUX Skylights offer a cost-effective, easy-to-install solution that brings in abundant sunlight, instantly making your bathroom feel more spacious and inviting.
Dark rooms tend to feel cramped because they absorb light and emphasise boundaries. But with the right lighting, those limits fade away.
In this article, we’ll show you how sun tunnel skylights can revamp your bathroom without the hassle of major renovations.
What Are Sun Tunnel Skylights?
Also called a Solar Tube Skylight, these skylights channel sunlight into your property where a traditional skylight might not be practical. Capturing sunlight through a rooftop dome and reflecting it down a tube into your interior space, they’re designed for tight spaces like walk-in robes, pantries and powder rooms.
Sun Tunnel Skylights are small, but a natural light source loved by many homeowners! A great option for overlooked spaces such as closets, hallways, or rooms where a skylight can’t be installed or is not within budget.
So, why else should you buy one for your bathroom?
Less expensive and a fast upgrade
Sunlight from above makes a bathroom look luxurious and elevated, but a traditional skylight might be a bit out of your bathroom renovation budget.
Sun Tunnel Skylights flood spaces with light for only a small portion of the cost, and you’ll save more on electricity too.
They brighten a windowless bathroom
Do you have a makeup routine and haven’t been able to see too well in your bathroom? Not having any windows is frustrating! Create an airy, fresh feeling to the space as it’s less harsh than artificial lighting.
For example, if you have two bathroom spaces without natural lighting, two 10-inch Sun Tunnel Skylights in each room mean that you don’t have to keep turning on lights during the day. Bathrooms will look cheerful and bright instead of like a dungeon!
They work in lounge rooms with other skylights to direct lighting into dark corners that might go unnoticed. Enhance the warmth and openness of the room with the right skylight.
Can be installed even with attic space
When you renovate, ductwork, furnaces or plumbing pipes can prevent a traditional skylight from being installed, but that’s why a Sun Tunnel is worth the investment.
The reflective tubing of the skylight is easily installed around most attic obstructions/mechanical systems. It doesn’t need to be a big hassle.
More fresh air
“Fresh Air” skylights, for example, release stale, trapped air from your home while bathing it in a richer, more natural lighting as opposed to those fake lights that are too warm.
This way, you’re less reliant on central air and electricity.
Save with solar
Making use of the abundant resource of light from above, VELUX develops environmentally friendly products through their Go Solar initiative.
These bundles of products that cut back energy consumption and bring forth a greener, healthier space in your home. Go solar!
Daylight has health benefits
As well as redesigning the look and feel of your bathroom, daylight balances our Circadian rhythm and improves our well-being.
With more light, you’re decreasing your dependency on electricity and giving functionality back to your space.
Read more here: A New Skylight or a New Window? Which is Best?
Types of Sun Tunnel Skylights
VELUX offers two types of sun tunnel skylights for different installation and space requirements. Let’s look at them.
Rigid Sun Tunnel
Perfect for spaces where the roof is further from the ceiling, this sun tunnel features a self-reflective material that allows for maximum light transmission across greater distances.
Flexible Sun Tunnel
Navigate around pipes or beams in your attic with ease. The Flexible Sun Tunnel easily bends around obstacles, giving you more flexibility when adding daylight into your bathroom.
You can also add accessories to match your design! Minimise glare by choosing frosted or clear diffusers. Threaded diffuser screws are easy to clean with on/off removal, and include an edge glow; a clear ring along the diffuser’s circumference extends the reach of the light.
And if you’d prefer light at all hours of the day, the tube can be illuminated with a solar-powered night light when daylight is not available.
What about their technical performance? Sun tunnels are hail tested, handle extensive wind loads, and meet Codemark Australia (30091) and Bushfire BAL29 requirements.
VELUX Electric Skylights
A premium skylight with an internally mounted rain sensor, the Electric VELUX Skylight is a great option. The rain sensor, exposed to the elements once the skylight is open, will automatically close the skylight if rain is detected. A wireless keypad is included as standard for ease of use.
With 9 sizes to choose from, the VELUX Electric Skylight is only available for pitched roof designs with a slope between 15-90 degrees.
Pre-installed insect screens are also included as standard, so you don’t need to worry about insects entering your home during the warmer months.
VELUX Solar Skylights
- An electrician is not required to install.
- White painted interior timber frame and sash.
- A smooth profile sits lower on the roof and does not obstruct the roofline.
- Available in 10 sizes.
- The rain sensor automatically closes the skylight when rain is detected.
- High-performance double glazing, with NEAT™ outer coating, reduces cleaning frequency.
- Includes removable insect screen.
- Complete with flashing for corrugated iron or tile roofs.
- Approx 80% heat block.
How Do You Pick a Sun Tunnel Skylight For Your Bathroom?
Assess your needs and roof pitch. Consider how much natural lighting you are hoping for, energy efficiency goals, style preferences, and how much you’re willing to spend. This includes taking into account the pitch of your flat roof.
Exploring the designs, shapes and finishes available, such as specific designs for flat roofing. You want a skylight that complements your interior and optimises natural light intake. With a Sun Tunnel Skylight, it comes down to the layout of your property. If you have a straight, unobstructed path from the roof to your bathroom, the rigid tunnel is the best option for the brightest light.
What types of skylights for tiled roofs are available at Roofing Options Centre?
Three popular types of skylights for tiled roofs include ventilating skylights, fixed skylights, and tubular skylights.
Ventilating skylights are perfect for Melbourne kitchens and Coburg bathrooms that need extra ventilation, while fixed skylights are ideal for Dandenong halls and stairways needing more light. Tubular skylights are suited for locations such as dark corners and narrow hallways.
No matter your ideas for your dream bathroom, Roofing Options guides you! Browse our online store or visit us in Cranbourne, Coburg, or Campbellfield to browse our range of VELUX Roof Skylights.
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