Sun Tunnels & Solar Tubes
Sun Tunnels & Solar Tubes
A sun tunnel is a small reflective duct that carries daylight from the roof surface into a room below, usually where a full skylight would not fit or is not needed. Homeowners in Bradenton typically look into them for interior hallways, closets, laundry rooms, or bathrooms that have no other way to bring in natural light. Installing one means cutting a clean opening in the roof deck and finishes, sealing that penetration correctly, and finishing the interior diffuser — all work that touches the same roofing details as skylights and vents.
How the Work Is Approached
- Layout & Placement — Laser distance meters and levels are used to locate the tunnel run between roof and ceiling accurately before any cutting starts.
- Clean Penetration — Hole saws and vent cutting jigs create a correctly sized opening, and the surrounding roofing material is fitted and sealed with caulking guns and heat guns for a lasting bond.
- Safe Access — Roof jacks, toe boards, and stabilized extension ladders keep footing secure on sloped roofs during installation.
Where This Fits With Other Roof Work
- Ventilation & Skylights — Sun tunnel work is often paired with ridge, soffit, and gable vent projects or skylight installation and repair.
- Documentation — Each stage is photographed and time-stamped so you can see exactly what was done to your roof.