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Tubular Skylight Features and Benefits

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Features Benefits
General
Entech Solar has been an industry leader in solar optics technology for over 25 years. Solar optics knowledge transfers to daylighting, creating a new, groundbreaking technology.
Daylight is a truly sustainable resource. Zero cost for light, zero energy consumption, zero carbon footprint, zero resource depletion, can displace the use of artificial lighting.
Daylight improves performance in schools, increases retail sales, and improves worker productivity. Studies confirm that adding daylight to your building can improve your organization's performance.
Solar Collimator™
The patented Solar Collimator reduces the number of times light reflects down the tube. With every reflection, light energy is lost. Fewer reflections mean that more of the harvested sunlight is delivered to the building interior. The longer the tube, the greater the impact!
The Solar Collimator reduces the angle of light as it is delivered to the building interior. Daylight delivered to the building interior at lower angles reduces glare, bright spots, and shadows.
The Solar Collimator reduces the angle of light coming in from any angle. Low level morning or late afternoon light as well as high angle mid-day light are all delivered consistently, resulting in more even daylighting.
Rooftop Dome
Wedge design, 35 degree angle. Tilt angle optimized for solar capture.
Internal reflector. Harvests low angle sunlight in the early morning and late evening hours.
UV acrylic. Blocks nearly all UV radiation.
Integral condensation drip edge. Prevents condensation from building up.
Roof Curb
18 gauge aluminum construction with 20 gauge aluminum liner with continuous welded corners. Durable, leak proof design is appropriate for commercial applications.
Integral, factory-installed rigid fiberglass insulation. Improves thermal performance and reduces condensation.
Available for roof pitches from 0/12 to 12/12. Curb options available for nearly every roof.
Curbs available for order separately. Curbs can be procured and delivered earlier in the project, improving scheduling and lowering project costs.
Curb Sleeve
Available in 18”, 24”, 30” and 36” lengths. Options to accommodate various roof pitches and a variety of roofing and insulation thicknesses, as well as trusses and support systems underneath the curb.
Tube Assembly
Button Punch Snap lock and “S and Drive” assembly. Allows flat pallet shipment, reducing shipping, handling and storage costs. Well-known and proven assembly technique for ductwork makes installation easy.
Extensions
Extensions available in 24” and 48” lengths. Extensions allow the system to accommodate any distance required from roof to ceiling. Extensions can be added as needed to create the appropriate length.
Expansion Section
Expansion section telescopes with the extension sections. Provides up to 24” of telescoping extension with no cutting required, accommodating variations in roof-to-ceiling distances (Longer distances require extensions).
Support Section
Support section with collar. Provides for attaching support wires, carrying the weight of the system and reduces movement.
Diffuser Assembly
Versions available for T-grid and sheetrock ceilings and open-air. Options for nearly all applications, from office environments to warehouse spaces to retail shopping areas.
24” x 24” Room Diffuser. Standard size for T-Grid ceilings, compatible with most lighting plans.
Radial option. Contemporary, unique and beautiful appearance. Best for applications requiring minimal diffusion and maximum focus of daylight.
Pattern option. Modern and distinctive appearance. Best for applications requiring balance between diffusion and focused light.
Diamond option. Appearance blends with most conventional lighting troffers. Best for applications requiring diffused light.