Solatube Wide Bay
46 Years
in Business
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About Us
Your Local Home Daylighting Expert
- Affordable way to bring daylight
- High-performance day lighting systems
- Illumination, consistency & thermal performance
- Original designs
- Superior performance
- General Info
We provide a free in-home lighting assessment in your home to ensure that our products will meet your needs and expectations.
Solatube Wide Bay is a local family owned and run business, proudly servicing the Wide Bay Burnett to the Capricorn Coast areas. Owner George Simmons prides himself on offering an outstanding amount of experience and knowledge with 50 years within the industry.
"Who would have thought that my new Skylight could bring in enough light to lighten up my whole kitchen and dining room area, I am absolutely amazed on how far the light goes, Thanks for your professional and prompt service." - Sonya O, Rockhampton.
"After enquiring about repairing my 20-year existing old Solatube in the Kitchen, I decided to upgrade after finding out about the New Daylighting Systems and we are so glad of that decision as it has made the room look completely different it's Light, Natural and now we don't notice ANY heat, Thank you George so very much." - Brian and Heather, Emerald.
Tubular skylights Solatube decorative fixtures Ventilation add-on kit Light add-on kit Daylight dimmer Effect lenses Flashings
- Accreditations
HIA Green Smart- Email Business
- Extra Phones
- (07) 4151 8288
- Established
- 1980
- ABN
- 35 071 918 208
- Service Notes
- Open Monday To Friday
- Other Links
- Category
- Commercial
- Yes
- Keywords
- Wide Bay Skylight, Wide Bay Solatube
FAQs
Can I split the tubing and light two rooms from only one dome?
No. It is not possible to connect 2 diffusers to one dome. In order to gain the maximum light possible to your room, Solatube International uses a 1-to-1 product design matching the dome to the diffuser. There is no "Y" adapter available for Solatube Daylighting System.
How long can the tube be?
Recommended maximum tube run Solatube 160 DS (10 in/250 mm) Brighten Up(R) Series - 6m, Solatube 290 DS (14 in/350 mm) Brighten Up(R) Series - 9m and Solatube 21-C (21 in/530 mm) SolaMaster(R) Series - 12m.
What happens on a cloudy day?
Solatube Daylighting Systems provide good performance even on cloudy days. Our combined Light Tracker(tm) Reflector, RayBender(R) 3000 Technology and SpectraLight(R) Infinity patented technologies transfer the maximum amount of ambient light down into the room with minimal light loss.
Will my clothing or furniture fade?
Solatube products block all UVB and UVC radiation, and greater than 95% of UVA. We block everything below 380 nm, only transmit 20% @ 400nm, UVA is 315 nm to 400 nm, UVB is 280 nm to 315 nm and UVC is 100 nm to 280 nm.
How does a Solatube Daylighting System work?
The Solatube Daylighting System captures sunlight on the rooftop and redirects it down a reflective tube into interior spaces. The tubing will fit between rafters and will install easily with no structural modification. At the ceiling level, an attractive diffuser spreads the light evenly throughout the room.
How short can the tube be?
There is no minimum distance. Solatube Daylighting Systems are designed for installation even where there is no access to the roof space or no roof space at all. Our unique tubing allows complete installation from the roof and inside the building.
Can a Solatube Daylighting System be installed through a wall?
This is not what the product was designed for and is not recommended. The advantage of Raybender 3000 is that it captures light throughout the day for consistent light source. Placing the dome in a vertical position strongly decreases the light output potential.
What if it's too bright?
We offer a softening lens that fits above the primary diffuser to temper the light if necessary. The optional Solatube Daylight Dimmer can also be installed to allow control of the light output. Never use standard window tinting or any flammable material to block the incoming light. This unauthorized modification creates an extreme fire hazard.
Will a Solatube Daylighting System work with both a light and vent kit at the same time?
Yes. When the Solatube 160 DS is combined with a Ventilation Add-On Kit and a Light Add-On Kit, it becomes an attractive 3-in-one ceiling fixture.