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Solar light tubes

New postby bigdog on Fri Apr 03, 2015 5:28 pm

Hi Jerry,
Why do skylight shafts have to be insulated but not solar light tubes?
I have just looked at several manufacturers web sites and not a one mentions having to insulate.

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Re: Solar light tubes

New postby Jerry Peck - Codeman on Fri Apr 03, 2015 6:40 pm

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Re: Solar light tubes

New postby bigdog on Fri Apr 03, 2015 11:35 pm

The manufacturers don't mention it and probably most importantly don't supply any insulation with the kits / products they sell. I have yet to see one that was insulated but I agree with you when you say that they should be.
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