Skylights Guides

Skylights can make a big difference to a home. They bring natural light into dark rooms. They can make hallways, bathrooms, kitchens and living areas feel brighter and more open. But not every skylight suits every roof. Your roof type, roof pitch, ceiling space and room layout can all affect which skylight is best for your home.…

Yes, solar skylights are worth it, especially if you want a simple and cost-effective way to brighten dark areas of your home without the complexity of a traditional skylight. For many Australian homeowners, solar skylights offer a practical alternative to conventional skylights and standard electric lighting. They are easy to install, cost nothing to run and can…

Tubular skylights are a simple way to bring natural light into darker areas of your home. They capture sunlight from the roof and transfer it through a reflective tube into the room below. Tubular Skylights are commonly installed in hallways, bathrooms, laundries, kitchens and walk-in robes where traditional windows may not provide enough light. A well-designed tubular…

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 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…