Brighten Your Home With Natural Light.

Change Your Light. Change Your Life.

 Brighten Dark Rooms Discover the Benefits

Your Home Daylight

Y our home is a unique reflection of
you and your style. But without proper
lighting, your home may feel closed in
O ur busy schedules often prevent us from
experiencing the things in life that are good
for us, like spending time outside and soaking
In your home, the positive effects of daylight
offer additional benefits. Interior spaces seem
larger. Colors appear truer and brighter. Your
and dark, making it difficult to read, cook, up the sunshine. But did you know that getting environment feels more inviting.
and even differentiate between colors. more sun could actually change your life for By utilizing daylight to brighten your interior
With Solatube® Daylighting Systems, you the better? spaces, you’ll also reduce your need for
can turn any dark room into a sunroom— The benefits of e l e c t r i c i t y,
even those on the ground floor or in the daylight are minimize the
basement. indisputable: impact on the
Solatube’s exclusive
And because installing a Solatube ® Studies have environment,
Spectralight Infinity
Daylighting System can usually be done shown that Solatube Daylight Fluorescent Light Incandescent Light and lower your
Tubing transfers
in about two hours, you can change your light up to 30 ft
it can make utility bills. With
light and begin enjoying a better quality with minimal you more productive by boosting your energy a Solatube Daylighting System in your
®

of life all in the same day. light loss level; it can strengthen your mental abilities home, you’ll receive all the benefits daylight
by improving your concentration; and it can has to offer even if you don’t have time to go
So what are you waiting for?
enhance your well-being by lifting your mood. outside and enjoy the sunshine.

Health Happiness Well-being

Daylight entering through the eye Daylight causes your brain to produce People who get regular exposure to
triggers hormone production that seratonin, a hormone that can improve daylight tend to be more optimistic,
promotes healthy sleep / wake cycles, mood by alleviating pain, providing sleep better at night and have a better
We’re changing the way people so you wake up feeling well-rested. energy, and making you feel happy. sense of well-being.
think about natural lighting.
—David Rillie
CEO, Solatube
International, Inc.

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 The Brightest Idea Since the Sun

Daylighting
Capture LightTracker™ Reflector
An innovative in-dome reflector
Raybender® 3000 Technology
A patented daylight-capturing
The story all begins with capturing that: dome lens that:
daylight. We challenged our engineers • Redirects low-angle winter day- • Redirects low-angle daylight for
to develop a dome that automatically light for maximum light capture maximum light capture

S
adjusts daylight harvesting throughout • Increases light input for greater • Rejects overpowering
olatube® Daylighting Systems combine the day while achieving demanding summer midday daylight
light output
breakthrough optical technology with thermal performance requirements. • Provides
• Delivers
The solution? The most advanced consistent
unsurpassed
advanced designs and the highest quality dome technology with the ability to daylighting
year-round
virtually bend daylight.
materials to fill your home with an abundance performance throughout the day

of bright, natural light.

From sunup to sundown, a rooftop dome

Transfer
harvests daylight using our patented
How much does a bounce matter? You’d be surprised. Every Superior Color Rendition
Raybender® 3000 Technology. The dome time a ray of light is reflected, a small amount of that light is lost. The unique spectral reflectance characteristics of Spectra-
And even a few percentage points in reflectivity make a huge light Infinity Tubing reflect the visible spectrum without color
captures daylight from any angle, then difference in overall performance. It’s that attention to detail that shift to deliver the purest color rendition possible.
transfers it to your interior through our highly led us to develop the highest performing tubing available. It’s performance
like this that
reflective Spectralight® Infinity Tubing. Spectralight® Infinity Tubing ensures the
The world’s most reflective color you use in
Specially designed lenses disperse the light a space will be
material that:
throughout your room, giving you a brightly vivid and accurate.
• Delivers 99.7% specular
lit space that costs nothing to light. reflectivity for maximum
daylight transfer
• Provides the purest color
rendition possible so colors
Enhanced Enhanced Spectralight®
are truer, brighter Aluminum Silver Infinity
• Allows for run lengths over 30 feet
95% 98% 99.7%
to deliver daylight to lower floors Spectral Spectral
Spectral
Reflectance Reflectance Reflectance

Deliver
What makes Solatube Daylighting Systems unique? The ability
160 DS 290 DS
to offer amazing control over daylighting a space. From light
Provides daylight Delivers daylight control to diffusion, we’ve thought of virtually everything you
Our systems selectively harness the for small to to large spaces need to bathe a space in pure, natural light.
wavelengths of light you need to mid-sized areas up to 300 ft2
bring the clearest, purest daylight up to 200 ft2 like kitchens, Stylish Daylight Delivery
into your home. like bathrooms, family rooms and Form and function combine for optimal daylight diffusion with:
closets and halls. bedrooms.
—Neall Digert, • Glass Solatube Decorative Fixtures
Ph.D., MIES • Warming or softening Effect Lenses
• Ventilation, dimmer or
nighttime lighting options

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 Go Beyond Functional to Beautiful

Decorative Fixtures
Because we at Solatube® International, Inc.
are homeowners too, we understand that
Solatube’s Decorative Fixtures are it’s not enough to bring dazzling daylight
really a dream come true for any-
one who loves daylight and wants indoors if the fixture delivering that light isn’t
to customize the look of their home, equally impressive. Solatube Decorative
just like they would with traditional
lighting fixtures.
Fixtures enhance the look of any interior
—Denise Homme, with styles that range from practical to
Interior Designer elegant to dazzling.

TierDrop™
The low-profile TierDrop features
a beautiful, cascading design for
a classic look. Fits all models.

JustFrost™ AuroraGlo™ Classic Vusion™ Diffuser

Simply stunning, JustFrost Available in bronze or white, this Featuring a classically stunning design, the
showcases daylight in a clean, Model for the 290 DS will fit both your Vusion Diffuser delivers radiant light that
contemporary design. Fits all models. lighting needs and design sensibilities. complements any room. Fits all models.

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 Use a Solatube Daylighting System to
The Ingredient for a Brighter Space strategically place light for dramatic

Kitchen
effect — such as over a kitchen island
— or to increase visual acuity for room-
specific tasks like cutting
vegetables.
—Andrew, Solatube

T
Certified Installer
he kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where meals are cooked, studying is done, and
families and friends gather. Natural lighting can enhance your experience by bringing out the
color of food and making the meals you serve more appealing. It can improve concentration so It lit up my kitchen as if it had a
homework gets finished quicker. It can even boost energy levels for more lively conversations. wall of windows, even though it’s
In addition, natural light can improve the look of your kitchen by bringing out the rich textures an interior kitchen.
of your cabinets and counters. A Solatube® Daylighting System is the ingredient to make your —Ellen W.
kitchen a brighter place.

Benefits
• Detailed tasks such as
cutting vegetables
become easier and safer
with natural light.
• Natural light lets colors
burst forth, making salads
look greener and more
appealing.
• Daylight reduces eye strain,
making it easier to read the
small print in recipes.
• A Solatube Daylighting
System enables light to
be placed exactly where
you need it to optimize
activities like cooking,
reading, and socializing.

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 A Solatube Ventilation
Shower Yourself with Natural Light Add-On Kit can help

Bathroom
control bathroom
humidity caused by
steamy showers.
—Steve, Solatube
Certified Installer

T he bathroom is the place you get yourself ready for the world. But electric lighting can make
it difficult to see well as you shower, shave, and apply makeup. This can lead to strained
eyes, shaving injuries and makeup mishaps. Solatube® Daylighting Systems can help you Our bathroom was so dark with no
avoid these issues by filling your bathroom with pure, bright daylight that impoves visual acuity windows, and now it’s like being
and color rendition. So go ahead and shower yourself with natural light in a bathroom that outside. We love the natural light!
showcases the real you. —Mary L.

Benefits
• With natural light, reading the small print on
medication labels is easier and causes less
strain on your eyes.
• Makeup applied in artificial light can end up
looking very different when viewed in natu-
ral light. Daylighting in your home lets you
see how you really look before you venture
out in public.
• Shaving in natural light can help you see
better, so you can avoid nicks and missed
spots.
• Electric lights can give off a yellowish glow,
making even a clean bathroom feel grungy.
A Solatube Daylighting System gives your
bathroom a cleaner, airier feel.

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 Enhance Your Active Space Feast on Daylight

Living Room Dining Room

W hether you have a living room, family room or great room, this space is often the activity
hub of a home. It’s where people gather to socialize with friends, watch a favorite TV show,
or curl up on the couch with a good book. A Solatube® Daylighting System can enhance this
I t’s no secret that food brings people together, and the dining room is often the setting for family
dinners, holiday feasts, and cozy get togethers. When you add natural light to the mix, you’ll
make meals more mouth-watering and bring out the shine in your fine furniture and flatware. Add
active space by using natural daylight to brighten dark spots and bring new life to your room. natural light with a Solatube Daylighting System and make these special occasions even more
memorable.

The optional Solatube Entertaining in your dining room?

Daylight Dimmer allows Benefits Benefits I highly recommend installing the
you to adjust the amount of • Daylight in your home can reduce eye strain and • Natural light brings out the color of vegetables and fruits AuroraGlo Decorative Fixture. It brings
light entering the room, and make reading easier. and makes meals more appetizing. elegance and warmth to one of your
is the essential accessory for a room • Whether you’re entertaining, working or watching TV, • Decorate with daylight and bring out the rich decor of most popular spaces.
with a media center. natural light can make any activity more enjoyable. your dining room.
—Justin, Solatube
—Mike, Solatube • If your living room is bordered by windows, a Solatube • Enhance your dining environment with natural light and Certified Installer
Certified Installer Daylighting System can help balance the interior and make your gatherings more memorable.
exterior light to reduce glare.

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 Transform Small Spaces into Showcases

Entry, Hallway, Stairs or Closet

H allways, entryways , stairwells, and closets
are often overlooked when it comes to
lighting. Although they are heavily trafficked, they
Benefits
• Make your home more
inviting with entryways,
hallways and stairwells that are
remain missed opportunities for ensuring safety, brightly lit by daylight.
showcasing colors and illuminating the architecture • Hallways often possess under-
utilized wall space. With natural
of your home. Solatube ® Daylighting Systems light present, this space can
allow you to bring daylight indoors so you become a showcase for family
photos and artwork.
can diminish the dark and transform even the
• Adding natural light to a
smallest space into a showcase of light. dark stairwell can open up
the space and help prevent
stumbles.
• Daylight aids in color rendition,
so you’ll see colors in their true
state. Notice the difference
between black and navy blue.
• Transform an entryway into a
showpiece, providing guests
with an inviting entry point to
your home that makes them
feel comfortable and welcome.

After dark, a SolatubeLight Add-On

Kit offers incandescent or fluorescent
lighting with the flip of a switch.
—Justin, Solatube
Certified Installer
Windowless hallways and stairwells
are high traffic areas where artificial
lighting is often the only option. Using
natural light ensures safe passage
and reduces the need What a difference! My dark hallway
for electricity. now has light and my walk-in closet
—Andrew, Solatube has natural lighting so I can see the
Certified Installer actual colors.
— Margaret B.

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 Wake Up to Daylight Boost the Brightness

Bedroom Laundry Room

T here’s nothing like pure daylight streaming into your
bedroom to welcome you to a new day. It wakens your
senses, puts you in a good mood, and prepares you to take
D oing the laundry covers everything from sorting and washing to folding and ironing. And
yet the laundry room is often small and poorly lit, making it difficult to distinguish between
colors and mend clothes. Loading in pure, natural daylight can transform your laundry room
on the world. That same natural light can provide you with into an environment that is as colorful and bright as the outdoors.
pure color rendition so you can select the perfect outfit. Its
pure, clear rays also allow you to read a book or work on
the computer without straining your eyes. When you harness
the power of the sun with a Solatube® Daylighting System, your Benefits
bedroom can become a place to spend not only your sleeping • Daylight provides perfect color
hours but your waking ones as well. rendition, making it easier to
sort clothes so you can keep
your whites white and your
colors bright.
• Electric lights emit a yellow
We rate this as one of our best
hue, making rooms look
decisions in our home renovation. dingy. The Solatube®
— Anna B. Daylighting Systems deliver
bright, clear daylight, so
your laundry room will look
crisp and clean.
Benefits
• Getting ready for the day is
easier in natural light. Pure
daylight renders colors in
their true state, making
it easy to find socks that
match your pants.
• Natural light in the bedroom
allows you to tune in to your
natural waking and sleeping
patterns, so you can wake
up better rested.
• Today’s bedroom is used for
sleeping, reading, dress-
ing, watching TV, and even
working on the computer. A
Solatube Daylighting Sys-
tem provides just the right
amount of light to meet all
your needs.

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 Lighting Just the Way You Want It

Accessories
Shock Inner Dome
Dome Edge Protection Band
High Velocity Hurricane Zone areas such as South
Made of galzanized steel, this optional component
Florida require the Solatube Shock Inner Dome. This
is used to maintain fire rating. impact-resistant inner dome can also be added to
any installation for extra protection from extreme
environmental forces.

E ach room in your home has a unique purpose, and your lighting can affect how well that
purpose is realized. A young child’s room, for instance, may benefit from a Solatube®
Daylight Dimmer for afternoon nap time while a hallway may require a Solatube Light Add-on
Kit for nighttime navigation. In the bathroom, a Solatube Ventilation Add-On Kit can help keep
humidity under control. With our unique line of accessories, you can get the functionality you
Flashing Insulator
want from your Solatube Daylighting System to meet the specific needs of your home.
This insulating material helps to reduce flashing con-
densation in cold climates when flashing is exposed
Ventilation Add-On Kit Light Add-On Kit to humid interior space.
Daylight Dimmer
Bathrooms and laundry rooms are prone to high humidity. Your active life doesn’t slow down when the sun sets.
The Ventilation Add-On Kit provides the dual convenience For nighttime use, the Light Add-on Kit keeps your Control the amount of light entering a room with the convenience
of ventilation with daylight. Plus, the attractive 2-in-1 design home bright with the convenience of a switched light of a wall-mounted switch. The Daylight Dimmer features our
leaves your ceiling looking orderly and uncluttered. For even so you can keep going long after nightfall. Great for patented butterfly baffle and is a smart option for matinee movie
more functionality, consider adding a Light Add-on Kit for a lighting up bedrooms, bathrooms, closets, hallways watching in living rooms or video gaming in game rooms.
dynamic 3-in-1 unit. and more.

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Flashings
For fast and easy installation, Solatube flashings are available for nearly all roof types and
pitches. The flashings provide complete protection, fabricated as a single, seamless piece
to ensure leakproof performance.

Solatube’s attractive 3-in-1 design leaves your ceiling

uncluttered unlike other options that can leave your
ceiling littered with multiple entry points.

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Installation
S olatube® Daylighting Systems not only deliver optimal daylight to your home, they’re also
easy to install. Features like pre-assembled components, telescoping tubes, and angle
adapters simplify system assembly while minimizing time and labor.

That said, you’ll get the best results when you work with a Solatube Premier Dealer. These
licensed contractors and residential daylighting experts are trained and certified in the
sales, service and installation of Solatube products. Only Solatube Premier Dealers assess
your lighting needs and provide a customized solution during a free in-home consultation,
then expertly install your new daylighting system—all in about two hours.

Change Your Light and ChangeYour Life Today

Y
our home is your personal retreat from the busy world. Don’t let underlit rooms cloud its beauty
and leave you feeling trapped in darkness. When you change your electric lighting to a Solatube
Daylighting System, you can transform your dark rooms into bright and beautiful spaces that are
more colorful, spacious and inviting. Plus, you’ll use less electricity, minimize environmental impact,
and lower your utility bills.

Daylight in your home can also lead to a healthier lifestyle due to the numerous health benefits it
offers, such as:

• Increased productivity • Healthier sleep / wake cycles

• Enhanced concentration • Improved mood
• Heightened energy levels • Better sense of well-being

Let the beauty and style of your home shine through with natural daylight from a Solatube
Daylighting System. It’s the fastest and simplest solution to a brighter home and a healthier
lifestyle. To make the change from electric to natural light, contact us today!

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What Are Your Lighting Needs? How Do Your Rooms Rate?
To assess your home lighting needs, select all statements that apply to you. Once you’ve completed To determine your home’s current lighting situation, take this with you as you walk through each of
this simple survey, one of our daylighting experts can work with you to create a custom natural your rooms during daylight hours. With the lights off, rank each room’s light level according to the
daylighting plan for your home. scale below. Add up your score at the bottom.

Light Level Key:

I have difficulty reading a book due to insufficient lighting. 0 Room is dark and always requires artificial light during day

1 Room is heavily shadowed and frequently requires artificial light during day
My makeup looks different outside than it does inside my home. 2 Room is lightly shadowed and requires occasional artificial light during day

3 Room is moderately lit and requires little artificial light during day
I must regularly ask family members to turn off the lights when they leave a room.
4 Room is brightly lit and requires no artificial light during day
I have trouble discerning between colors (e.g., black vs. navy).
Rooms:
I often squint to read labels on medicine bottles. ____ Entryway ____ Living / Family Room ____ Kitchen

____ Hallway ____ Bedroom ____ Bathroom

My home’s lighting makes it difficult to perform detail work such as
____ Closet ____ Laundry Room ____ Garage
threading a needle, cutting vegetables, or glueing small parts together.

____ TOTAL
My indoor plants don’t seem to grow well in my current lighting.

I have trouble seeing what I’m doing when I’m working with tools.
Score:
0-9: Your home is dark and you rely heavily on artificial light to see. A Solatube Daylighting System
My hallway is so dark that I have to turn on the light during the day. can add pure, bright sunlight to make your home feel more spacious, vibrant and inviting while
reducing your reliance on artificial light.
My entryway is dark because it’s shaded by outside trees or shrubs.
10-19: Your home is dim and requires the use of artificial light frequently during daytime hours.

The yellowish light from my incandescent lights make my rooms look dingy, A Solatube Daylighting System can brighten your home and reduce your need for artificial lighting.

even when I’ve just cleaned them.

20-29: Your home has a mix of light and dim areas. Natural daylight from a Solatube Daylighting
System can enhance the beauty of your home while improving visual acuity for detailed tasks.
My house feels dark and small.
30-39: Although your home has adequate natural lighting, you may have certain areas where
daylight from a Solatube Daylighting System could help with color rendition or specific task lighting.
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