This is just what I’m looking for, and it helps that the homeowner did most of the install herself, with hints from the manufacturer also. I’m looking to install a solar tube in my storage shed, i I think this is the answer. Even tho it’s an older video, it’s still relevant!
Thank you for a while explain video. You covered what needed to be covered without going into too much detail. I’m going to be installing to Velux tunnel skylights when my roof gets installed next week. It works a lot easier when you do it when you’re replacing the roof! LOL
Great teacher! Super clear instructions and good view of all the details - perhaps too good. Note she put the hanger in at 8 1/2 inches instead of 7 1/2. Hope that didn't off set aethsetically. Although she has a lot of play between joists for a 14 inch (7 1/2 in), if it were a 22" and no play, a miscalculation would be more problematic. For DYIers always remember to double measure. Not being critical, just adding a detail that I'm painfully aware of.
This would be even better if integrating White LED strips (That's as close in Kelvin to daylight if desired) around the outer edges of the tube under the diffuser for night time use.
Thank you for the excellent overall description! I'm going to install a solar tube myself over the next week, so this is helpful. One question - when placing the flat bar under the shingles, how do I remove the roofing nails?
If you lift up the tabs of a shingle (with care to not rip the adhesive strip off, if in cool weather, or tear the tab, if in hot weather) you should be able to see the head of the nails that are fastening the shingle under that shingle to the deck. So, you can either (a) wedge the tip of your flat bar between the nail head you just revealed and the shingle, then slowly work the nail out from on top of that shingle (that is, the tip of your bar is placed between the bottom of the nail head and the top surface of the shingle), or (b) slip your bar under the tab you have lifted and slide it upward along the bottom side of that shingle until you find the nail that is fastening it down, then place the tip of your bar under that shingle (between the bottom side of the shingle and the surface of the decking) then pry up both the shingle and the nail at the same time. The first method is a bit slower, but is less risky in damaging shinlges. The second method, if you don't know what you're doing, bears a greater risk of popping the shingle through the nail but is much faster if you are experienced at it.
I'm trying to remove the diffuser to clean the inside of the diffuser. Can you explain how I can remove it? I tried pulling on it and am afraid I will break something!!
@@user-nk6yi3mz3b You're a lot of help. You say, "Don't" and then give no reason why. I have a friend who installed these in his parents' home and they work great. I say, "Go for it."
Hi, great video, one question, I don't have a roof void and my ceiling is the same pitch as my roof. Could this be a problem. The thickness of the roof from outside to inside is about a foot. Thanks for any info
I don’t think you’d have much issue with installing since you won’t need that middle tubing too much. you’d probably just have it easier than in the video. Since in the video she’s going through an attic. -I know you left this comment two years ago but I hope it turned out great for you homie.
Your camera light is reflecting off the fridge and cabinet in the back giving a false sense of improvement. Not from the installed tube with the angle you are filming.
Very good idea pock a hole in your in your roof it only cost 10 000 dollar to fix and the water wont damage anything after leaking Thanks I am a roofer.
typical american product. I got one for my house and I am really concerned about the build and installation quality of this product. In europe we are familiar with different house building standards than in the us.
