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.
Skylights can leak if they are poorly installed or fitted with incorrect flashing. However, a properly selected and professionally installed skylight should remain watertight for many years. SolarBright’s MaxLight Tubular Skylights are designed to provide natural daylight with a compact, leak-resistant installation when fitted correctly with flashing suited to your roof type. This allows homeowners to enjoy…
When comparing tubular skylights, many homeowners focus on the dome, the size, or the price. While those factors are important, one of the most critical parts of the system is the tube itself. The skylight tube is responsible for carrying daylight from the roof into the room below, so its quality has a major impact on brightness,…
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…
