How does a Midtherm Solatube compare to a traditional skylight?
Traditional skylights pass light through a drywall shaft and into the home. This means that a large percentage of light is absorbed en route and never reaches the room’s interior. Also, when direct light enters the drywall-boxed section, you often end up with a narrow shaft of light on the floor that can fade carpets and soft furnishings. Midtherm Solatube minimizes any loss of light during transfer and distributes the light from ceiling level, resulting in a uniform distribution of light and no faded furnishings. Back to top…