James Marcialis is one of SolarBright leading skylight experts with over 5 years’ experience with the company. He is a valuable contributor as a content writer on skylights with a passion for educating people on skylights. As a Skylight Consultant, James helped thousands of our customers, designing skylight and solar powered ventilation solutions to meet their requirements for their homes.
James now manages our national skylight and ventilation distribution network across Australia and manages the relationship with one of our largest customers in the building industry.
In his professional life before SolarBright, James had 20 years’ experience across varying sales and account management roles, spanning both the pharmaceutical industry and consumer electronics.
James studied applied science (physics major) at the University of Western Sydney, Nepean and loves applying the problem-solving skills learnt in physics to sales.
DIY solar roof ventilation refers to solar-powered roof ventilation designed for homeowners who are confident working safely at heights and following installation instructions carefully. The concept is simple. A roof-mounted solar panel powers a fan that extracts hot air trapped inside your roof cavity, helping reduce heat build-up before it transfers down into your living areas. For…
Traditional skylights can be a great way to bring natural daylight into your home. But they’re not always the most practical option - especially if you just want to brighten a darker space without a bigger roof and ceiling project. In many homes, a conventional skylight can involve extra roof work, more waterproofing considerations, and a larger…
“DIY skylights” typically refers to skylight systems that can be installed without major building work, assuming you have straightforward roof access and are confident using basic tools. In most cases, DIY skylights fall into three categories: Tubular skylights: A compact roof opening captures daylight and channels it through a reflective tube to a ceiling diffuser. This is…
If your home feels hotter than it should in summer, the roof cavity is often a big part of the problem. Heat builds up above the ceiling and can push indoor temperatures higher. A roof ventilation system helps by moving that trapped hot air out, which can improve comfort and reduce the load on cooling. Two options…
Traditionally skylights have not been recommended for bedrooms as they light up a room as soon as the sun comes up, waking up the person inside. SolarBright’s MaxLight Tubular Skylight can be fitted with a MaxDim dimming system that allows the Skylight to be turned off when you want to sleep. With homes now being built closer…
Fresh air inside your home is something most of us take for granted until it’s not there. Poor ventilation can make a house feel stuffy, humid, and uncomfortable and in the long run it can even cause health and maintenance problems. Mould, lingering smells, and overheating roof spaces are all common signs that your home isn’t “breathing”…
