Add Soft, Natural Light to Any Dark Room In Your Home
Tubular skylights harness the natural light of the sun and reflect it into your home filling it with bright, pure light. Sunlight has been proven to be healthier for us than incandescent or fluorescent lighting. And because sunlight is free, a tubular skylight lights your home without using electricity - saving you money!
Tubular Skylights Fill Your Home with Healthy Sunlight
Kennedy Tubular Skylights operate completely on the sun's solar energy. No wiring or switches - just free light with all the positive benefits of natural lighting. The high-impact acrylic dome captures sunlight on the roof during the daylight hours. The flashing housing protects the entire system from weather elements and is available in three mounting options to accommodate all roof pitches including flat roofs. Kennedy offers a choice of powder coated black, bronze or unpainted mill-finish.
Sunlight Enters Your Home - But UV Rays Are Filtered Out
The sunlight captured by the dome, travels through an extremely reflective, mirror-like tube. It bounces several times through the pipe before it enters your home. Our specially designed Miro-Silver® light pipe is able to harness the sunlight even when the sun's position is low in early morning and late afternoon. Even on cloudy days, the tubular skylight works - though the intensity of the light will be slightly diminished. Additionally, our tubular skylights filter out the harmful UV rays that endanger our health, and fade clothing, furniture and carpeting.
Add Soft, Natural Light To Any Dark Room In Your Home
For about the cost of a nice light fixture, Kennedy tubular skylights can bring the soft, natural light of the sun into virtually any space of your home. Installed on any roof surface, you will quickly realize the cost benefits of a tubular skylight over incandescant lighting. In addition to free daytime operation, Kennedy tubular skylights do not contribute to heat gain or loss.
Benefits of Day Lighting with Natural Light
Adding free sunlight into your home or office has both psychologically and physiologically benefits. Sunlight offers the full visible spectrum of light that reduces eye strain and makes our belongings look their true color while blocking out harmful UV rays. Simply, people are just much happier under the sun! It even helps indoor plants thrive. Kennedy manufactures several different tubular skylights models to accommodate all roof types and slopes. Our tubular skylights are one of the best in their class with highest standards for quality and functionality. Our Limited Lifetime Product Warranty is the best in the industry.
How Tubular Skylights Work
Sunlight Enters the Dome on the Roof
The low-profile, durable acrylic, impact resistant dome captures sunlight on your roof, from sunup to sundown. The flashing housing ensures that the unit is weather-tight and leakproof.
Sunlight is Reflected as it Travels Through Light Pipe
Sunlight captured by the dome bounces through a patented 98% reflective, mirror-like tube. The light pipe reflects sunlight into your home, even in early morning or late afternoon.
Ceiling Fixture Softly Diffuses Sunlight into Your Home
The slightly domed prismatic surface of the light fixture evenly disperses sunlight into your home. Harmful UV rays are filtered out and fading on clothing, furniture and carpets eliminated!
Why Tubular?
Depending on your needs, a tubular skylight may be a better option than traditional skylights. They are more cost-effective and much easier to install. Below are a few things to consider when deciding on which type of skylight you'd like to install.
Benefits of Tubular vs. Traditional Skylights
Product Benefits
- Emits more light - sunlight captured by the dome is magnified as it travels through a highly reflective, mirror-like light pipe
- Much more efficient when the sun angle is low
- More energy efficient - designed with a sealed shaft that minimizes the transfer of heat or cold into your home
- No light hot spots - the diffuser scatters 100% of the natural light spectrum
- Better warranty than many traditional skylights
Component Benefits
- Blocks out more UV rays - 99% of harmful UV rays are absorbed by both the specially designed dome and by the diffuser
- Eliminates the bleaching effect of hot spots on rugs and furniture
- More affordable - costs less than traditional skylights
- More economical - installs in less than 2 hours saving on installation costs
- Requires no wiring, no painting or structural changes
- Large selection of optional accessories including light kits, vent kits and dimmers
- Seamless, one-piece flashing prevents water from seeping in
K Series Tubular Skylight Component Options
The chart below outlines all the available options for the Kennedy tubular skylight.
| DESCRIPTION | K SERIES |
|---|---|
| MODEL SIZES | 10", 13", 18" and 21" Rigid Tube |
| MOUNTING OPTIONS | Pitched Roof, Flat Roof and Curb Mount |
| DOME | High Impact Acrylic |
| FLASHING | Seamless Construction Grade Aluminum |
| FLASHING COLORS | Powdercoated Bronze Gloss, Powdercoated Black Satin or Mill-Finish |
| KIT INCLUDED LIGHT PIPE | (2) 24" Sections |
| EXTRA LIGHT PIPE | 12" or 24" Sections |
| ANGLE ADAPTERS | 12" Angle Adapter |
| TRIM RING | Powder coated White Aluminum |
| DIFFUSER | Prismatic Domed (Standard) Prismatic Flat, Soft White Flat or Soft White Domed (Optional) |
| TILE ROOF | Flashing Skirt and Turret Extension |
| ACCESSORIES | Exhaust Vent Kit (10" only) Dimmer with Remote Solar LED Light Kit Electric Light Kit |
A Tubular Skylight for Every Roof
Kennedy manufactures two different tubular skylight lines for all roof types and roof slopes.
Pitched Roof
Forward sloping design allows for easy installation on sloped roofs without the need for angle adapters. Available in 10", 13" and 18" models.
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Flat Roof
Used on flat of low pitched roofs. Available in 10", 13", 18" or 21" models and the choice of powder coated black, bronze or mill-finish flashing.
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Curb Mount
Square shaped flashing installs over a pre-built curb. Available in 10", 13", 18" or 21" models with powder coated black, bronze or mill-finish flashing
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Tubular Skylight Accessories
Kennedy offeres several optional accessories to add value to or simplify the installation of your tubular skylight.
Learn MoreTubular Skylight Installation
Installation procedures vary between the ptched roof, flat roof and curb mount models. Please follow the detailed instructions for your model and roof type.
ROOF MOUNT
CURB MOUNT
Kennedy Tubular Skylights can be installed in about 2 hours or less. Installation requires no painting, no wiring or structural changes and can be completed by the homeowner or by one of many certified dealers. There are slight differences between the installation of our K and EZ Series lines (see diagrams above).
Do-It-Yourself Installation
If you are a handy do-it-yourself homeowner, you can easily do the job yourself! Installation requires basic DIY skills including using a reciprocating saw to cut a hole in your roof. Kennedy Tubular Skylights were designed to be leak-proof and maintenance free. The most crucial part of the installation is attaching and sealing the flashing on the roof to ensure a weather-tight seal. Step-by-step illustrated instructions are available on our download page.
Hire A Pro
If you're not handy, consider hiring an authorized Kennedy Tubular Skylight installer to assist with your installation. A perfect time to add a tubular skylight is when you are replacing your roof. Ask your roofer about adding a tubular skylight to your home.
Tools Needed:
Caulking Gun, Caulk, Drill, Drywall Saw, Flashlight, Flat Bar, Hammer, Ladder, Marking Pencil, Measuring Tape, Reciprocating Saw, Safety Goggles, Screwdriver, Stud Finder, String, Tin Snips, Utility Knife, Wire
Installation Summary
The installation outline below is a summary of the steps involved and not in the correct order. Please read the provided instructions and carefully follow the steps to ensure proper installation.
On Top of Your Roof
- Cut opening on roof - southern exposure recommended
- Slide flashing under roof shingles
- Secure with provided hardware and caulk around flashing
- Slide pipe through flashing and into the attic
- Attach dome to flashing
Inside Your Attic Space
- Measure length of light pipe needed for your installation
- Cut light pipe with tin snips
- Secure light pipes together with provided screws and tape
Inside Your Home
- Locate desired location and cut hole in ceiling with drywall saw
- Attach ceiling collar to the light pipe
- Place diffuser into trim ring
- Snap trim ring into place
- Enjoy your the soft, natural light of your new tubular skylight!