Tubular Skylight Costs and Comparison
Although Solatube Australia are the original inventor of the miracle tube skylight, as first seen on the 1991 TV series “Beyond 2000”, there are so many new products on the market claiming to have a “solartube” so it can be hard to compare and choose.
The Industry Standard of Tubular Skylights usually consist of two main sizes for domestic homes: 250-300 in diameter and 400-500 in diameter.
When deciding what skylight product you should purchase, you should assess the following four main components.
1. The Dome
The Dome is used for capturing light while protecting the Tube from the elements. These days, all domes include UV inhibitors that stops fading any items within your home.
2. The Flashing
The roof fixing component is also known as a Flashing. Customised roof flashings prevent the water issues that are commonly associated with traditional “one size fits all” roof components.
3. The Tube
The Tube connects the Dome to your ceiling. This will substantially impact the amount of light entering your home.
4. The Diffuser
This is the ceiling fixture, also known as the Diffuser, and will affect the intensity of the light entering your home.
These areas can have a considerable impact on the all-year-round light performance and energy efficiency in your home. While we sell a range of Solatube tubular skylight products to meet any budget, our Brighten Up series is the number one choice for architects. Priced between $850-$1400, these are superior lighting options for both home owners and developers. Why compromise by choosing anything else?
These price guides are based on a standard single-level home installation. There are many variations that can affect installation prices, so we suggest contacting us to us for advice and pricing that is specific to your needs and home.
Product Cost and Comparison
| Econotube Tube skylight range | Heavenly Intellight tube skylight | Brighten Up tube skylight range | |
| Limited applications for the budget conscious. Available in 250mm & 400mm diameter | Premium performing Tube Skylight. Available in 250mm & 400mm diameter | Highest performance, Brighter light, Longer light, all day every day. Available in 250mm & 400mm diameter. Larger Commercial sizes also available | |
| Price | $150 – $600 | $450- $1000 | $850 – $1400 |
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Unsurpassed performance offering up to double the light output of any other premium skylight during winter, only product to reduce light intensity during summer through raybender 3000 technology |
| Dome | Clear Low profile Acrylic dome. No enhanced light capture | Optical enhanced Clear dome – offered by every manufacturer | Combined technology delivers unrivalled year-round performance in light output |
| Roof Flashing | Manufactured by Solatube Australia, customised profile leak-proof performance, for any roof type | Manufactured by Solatube Australia, customised profile leak-proof performance, for any roof type | Manufactured by Solatube Australia, customised profile leak-proof performance, for any roof type |
| Tube Material | Flex duct tube, low durability & low light performance | 95-98% reflective, Mirror like anodised tube – offered by every manufacurer | 99.7% reflective -worlds most reflective tube – exclusive INFRAREDuction technology that removes heat |
| Ceiling Fixture | Spreads little amount of light. Basic Option | Slim line for modern ceiling fixture | Maximum spread of light, with Australia’s largest range of decorative ceiling options/accessories |
| Energy Efficiency | Single glazing | Unique Tripple Glazed option available. Not standard as reduces light output | Australia’s most energy efficient tube skylight product. Australia’s only Energy Star rated |
| Manufacture Location | Australia | Australia | Australian owned, maufactured in the USA for global distribution. Meeting the highest international quality standards |
