Types of Skylights

Bringing more daylight into your home or workspace can instantly change how a space looks and feels. A skylight doesn’t just brighten a room – it can also cut down on electricity use and transform your living space. At SolarBright we install a wide selection of skylights to suit different rooms and lifestyles, including Tubular Skylights, Solar Powered LED Skylights, and Ventilated Skylights.

Each of these options is designed for a particular purpose. Understanding the differences will help you work out which one is the best match for your home or business.

Tubular Skylights

Tubular Skylights are the ideal choice for bringing daylight into areas that don’t usually get natural light. They use a rooftop dome to capture sunlight, which is then directed down a reflective tube and diffused into the room below.

At SolarBright, we supply the MaxLight Tubular Skylight Range. MaxLight is designed specifically for Australian homes and offers superior daylight capture and transmission, making it one of the most efficient tubular skylights available.

Advantages of Tubular Skylights

• Great for any location: Ideal for rooms such as bathrooms, hallways, kitchens, and lounge rooms.
• Lower power bills: By cutting back on the need for daytime lighting.
• Minimal roof impact: Their smaller footprint means they can be installed almost anywhere.
• Safe for interiors: The diffuser reduces heat transfer and blocks most UV rays.

When Tubular Skylights Work Best

If you’ve got a corridor that feels like a cave, or a bathroom that’s always dark, tubular skylights are a quick and great addition. They’re also popular in two-storey homes where side windows can’t be added.

Solar Powered LED Skylights

Solar Powered Skylights in our range refer to solar-powered LED skylights. These aren’t traditional skylights that let in direct sunlight. They simulate natural daylight using a high-performance LED powered by a solar panel.

Our MaxLED Solar Skylights Range is the perfect option when a tubular skylight can’t be installed – for example, in homes with multi-storey layouts, flat roofs, or shaded areas.

Advantages of Solar Powered Skylights

• Light day and night: Collects sunlight during the day and provides illumination after dark with the addition of a battery.
• No electrician needed: Powered by a rooftop solar panel so no electrician required.
• Simple installation: Fits in spaces where a traditional skylight aren’t practical.
• Consistent lighting: Even distribution of light which is similar to natural daylight.

When Solar Powered Skylights Are the Best Choice

These are ideal when you want the effect of a skylight but can’t cut into the roof cavity, or when a room is located under a second storey. They’re also great for people who want the benefits of natural-style lighting without altering the roof structure.

Do Solar Powered Skylights Work at Night?

Yes – they do. With the addition of a battery, Solar Powered Skylights can provide light long after the sun goes down. You can read more detail here: Do Solar Skylights Work at Night?

Ventilated Skylights

For homeowners wanting both light and ventilation, SolarBright offers a Combination Skylight and Ventilation Kit for our ML250 model. This accessory combines a MaxLight skylight with motorised ventilation, allowing you to enjoy fresh daylight and improved airflow in one unit.

It’s a particularly smart option in smaller rooms that need both light and ventilation, such as bathrooms, laundries, and powder rooms.

Advantages of Ventilated Skylights

• Better air quality: Reduces condensation, dampness, and mould.
• Cooler interiors: Natural ventilation eases pressure on air conditioning.
• Perfect for humid areas: Such as bathrooms, wardrobes and walk in pantries.

When Ventilated Skylights Are the Right Choice

If you struggle with moisture in the bathroom or steam in the kitchen, a ventilated skylight is ideal. They’re also great in upper floors where hot air tends to linger.

Choosing the Right Skylight for Your Home

Every home has different lighting needs, so the right skylight depends on your space. Tubular Skylights are ideal when you want to brighten up dark spaces with real natural daylight. Solar Powered LED Skylights provide an excellent alternative where a traditional skylight isn’t possible, giving you the look and feel of daylight without major roof changes. Ventilated Skylights are the practical choice for rooms that also need help with airflow and moisture, such as bathrooms and laundries.

Looking for the best skylights installation in Sydney?

SolarBright is the number one choice for the best skylights Sydney has to offer. Our superior, state-of-the-art skylight technology and designs give you plenty of options to find one that suits your needs. Contact us today for a quote, and we’ll outline the costs of your new skylights installation.