How to Install a Tubular Skylight in a Hallway

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I had Solar Tubes installed when I had my house built in Central Florida, lots of rain and heat. No problems. The light is great and does not let in heat. I thought someone left the lights on when the house was being built, then realized I didn't even have electricty yet.

David

Oct 8, at 1:45pm

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Hi Barry,

I'm sure that there are options for using chargeable batteries or possibly using a plug in device. When you are shopping skylights you can search these options as I am sure there are various power options available.

Good luck with your projects,

Emily Lyman
Ron Hazelton Team

Emily Lyman

Oct 5, at 4:39pm

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The thing about HOA's is that you need to get yourself on the board so that you can work to make common sense changes in the regs. There must be some reason that yours doesn't allow skylights, but maybe not a coherent one.

adp3d

Sep 24, at 7:37am

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I favor HOAs (covenants) ................ya don't want "Jed Clampett" moving next door !

Jack S

Sep 23, at 8:42pm

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I like to limit the "holes" in my roof ..............always a potential for a leak..... we do have a skylite in one of our bathrooms that is in the center of the house .....there has always been a concern of a hail storm ........

Jack S

Sep 23, at 8:39pm

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Thanks for the info, Johann. I will check that out.
Hubby and I really did not have much choice about purchasing a house controlled by a HOA; in the Houston-Galveston area most homes are covered by HOAs because there is little or no zoning. The alternative would have been much more costly because we would have needed to purchase a home with acreage which is pricey and, since we are retired, would be too much work to maintain.

4thespider7

Sep 23, at 5:30pm

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I am in FL in a community with large trees and it causes some of interior to be on the dark side. I had 2 of these installed 6 yrs ago, one in master bath and one in kitchen. They only let in the light, no heat, and now they have ones that have a remote that allows you to close an interior cover to block the light if you wish.. If you like natural light instead of turning on the lamps, this is for you. I love them.. my son was visiting and ask me 'how do I turn off the light in the kitchen'. I think the cost is well worth it.. I do recommend professional installation unless you are very good at handy work.

OcalaLady

Sep 23, at 5:00pm

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That is the reason, that I NEVER would buy a home that involves a HOA. You can live there and have to pay $ and you can not even fart, lol,sorry.
A lot of HOA impose ordinances that is/are gainst the laws. And yes if a city,county,state or federal law say's that you can do that, then city, county,state and federal law over-rides the HOA ordinance.
For example.....
You are allowed to place a satellite dish that is smaller than 1 meter (39 inches) on your property/house etc,per federal law.....But most HOA's will not allow that, but the HOA's in doing so are in violating federal laws. What most folks done, have dish network install the satellite dish and if there is a problem dish network taking the HOA's to court for violating the federal law .

Now in your case, I would get in contact with Department of Energy in your state( not to be confused with your power company) and explain the matter to them in writing and see if there are any laws in your state that will allow you to install that skylight to preserve energy.
Department of energy may install and pay for it, with almost no cost involved.
A friend of mine had to pay $50 to insulate the whole 20 year old mobile home and my friend did not have to do the work , after my friend contacted the department of energy.

Johann

Sep 23, at 2:56pm

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I had one professionally installed in my previously very dark (duplex) living room years ago and it is great. I used to have to turn lights on during the day, it was so dark. My understanding is that it only lets light in - not heat. That was important because it gets HOT where I live in the summer. I have never noticed heat coming in nor escaping. I only wish I'd had one put in the entry way at the same time because the price has gone up considerably since I had mine installed.

Terry

Sep 23, at 12:53pm

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I had seen a show on these maybe about 25 years ago. They had cut ONE hole in the roof and branched THREE tubes into different areas of the house ~ genius!

Margie

Sep 23, at 12:18pm

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In northern climates it is rather foolish installing these as you may as well punch a hole in your roof or simply leave a window open during the winter.

A Northwoods resident

Sep 23, at 11:01am

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We have three of these installed over a north facing family room and breakfast room in our rambler, but due to a very steep roof, elected to have them professionally installed. Makes both rooms feel more like south facing rooms. Plan to install additional units in our master bedroom and walk-in closet.

Scotty

Sep 23, at 8:36am

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I have always wanted to do this. The only thing is hooking up electric. Do you have to or did it have chargeable batteries?

Barry

Sep 23, at 7:57am

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I could really use this for a windowless bathroom, the master bedroom closet and my laundry room, but my HOA prohibits skylights. Are there any laws in Texas or Federal energy laws that would override this prohibition legally?

4thespider7

Sep 23, at 5:20am

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That is wonderful!!

gra2bird

Sep 23, at 4:49am

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I like this one!!! Thanks Ron

Ernie White

Sep 23, at 2:27am

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In the seasonal changes time how much heat/coolness loss could be expected?

manswife

Sep 23, at 1:48am

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