Sun tunnels? Anyone had them installed?

Draeger · 30 Sep 2023 at 09:28

We moved into our current 4 bed detached bungalow in 2022. We both love the place and it is very much our 'forever house'

The only thing that slightly bugs me about it is the main sitting area, because of the design of the house it doesn't I feel, get enough light. Just off the main sitting area is a 'sun room' which I tend to use to relax in more than the main sitting/living room.

I recently came across these 'sun tunnels' which can be fitted to afford more light into areas of your home. I am curious to see if anyone has had these installed and what folks opinions of them are? They look like an ideal solution to letting more light into the room concerned.

Cheers

dirtychinchilla · 30 Sep 2023 at 10:45

No, but I really really want them. They would be great on our landing and in our bathroom, which has no external window for light. I think they're awesome.

Deibu · 30 Sep 2023 at 14:21

Had never heard of these before but they look like a fantastic idea.

godinman · 30 Sep 2023 at 17:37

I've got one in our windowless bathroom, the amount of light they gather is really impressive, definitely recommend. On a bright day you don't need to put lights on.

MassiveJim · 1 Oct 2023 at 03:38

Had 1 in our last house in the bathroom. Its definitely a nice thing to have

Mysterae_ · 1 Oct 2023 at 08:57

I don't have them but I once viewed a house with them installed in the hall corridor. Usually corridors in bungalows are in total darkness when all the doors are shut but this house was different, it was so bright with natural light, really nice. These must have been professionally installed because I saw no evidence of them when I checked out the loft.

I'm not sure if you can block them if you ever needed to, like drawing the curtains if you know what I mean.

Draeger · 2 Oct 2023 at 17:51

Thanks all, these sound like a 'no brainier' to me, will get in touch with some installers for more information.