Have your old tube skylights stopped giving out light? Has
the trim ring or diffuser fallen from the ceiling? Are there mysterious insects
showing up inside your tube skylight?
All of these conditions can be caused by age or improper
installation, and they don’t necessarily mean the tube skylights need to be
replaced.
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| One of the twenty-year-old tube skylights after being repaired. |
Naturalight Solar recently performed a service call for an
owner of two twenty-year-old tubes of unknown brand. The tubes had stopped
giving out light and when our certified installation specialist took a look in the
attic, he found that both tubes had only been taped at their seams when
originally installed. After twenty years, the tape had failed, causing the
tubes to fall apart in the attic. The tubes themselves were in fine condition,
so our installer screwed them back together and re-taped the seams.
When the tube seams are connected and aligned properly with
screws and tape, there are no places for bugs to enter, no pieces shifting
down from the ceiling, and lots of natural light.
If you are experiencing a problem with your old tube skylight,
give us a call to schedule a service appointment at 707-527-5330.
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