SOLATUBE® DAYLIGHTING SYSTEM
The Sun Is Right Above You. Let’s Bring It Inside.
Natural light for the rooms windows can’t reach.
Solatube® Daylighting Systems, also known as tubular skylights, turn dim, closed-in rooms into bright, inviting spaces, even on the ground floor. Follow the light from your roof to your room.
Daylight Is Good For You
Daylight does more than brighten a room. Research points to real effects on how people feel, sleep, and focus.
Mood & Stress
Daylight is linked to the body’s feel-good and stress-regulating chemistry, including serotonin, dopamine, endorphins, and cortisol.
Healthier Sleep
Your circadian rhythm is your internal clock. The right light during the day helps set you up for healthy sleep at night.
Energy & Focus
Daylight is associated with less fatigue and greater alertness, at work, at school, and at home.
Easier On The Eyes
Full-spectrum daylight offers visual comfort electric light can’t match, and it plays a role in children’s eye development.
Four stops, from your roof to your room.
STOP 1 – THE ROOF
It Starts at Your Roof. So Do We.
A clear dome on your roof catches the sun from sunrise to sunset, and softens the harsh midday light Arizona is known for. It’s also a new opening in your roof, which is exactly why it matters who installs it. With more than 25 years of Arizona roofing and solar experience, we treat your roof like it’s our own.
MADE TO FIT YOUR ROOF
STOP 2 – THE ATTIC
Through the Attic, the Light Stays Bright.
A Solatube® carries sunshine down through your attic and into your room, with no framing, no drywall shaft, and no mess left behind.
99.7%
So almost none of the sunshine is lost on the way down.
~2 hrs
Brighter by this afternoon, not next month.
True color
Colors look the way they really are.
STOP 3 – THE CEILING
A Beautiful Glow That Fits Your Home.
At the ceiling, a sleek fixture spreads soft, natural light across the whole room. Choose round or square, in styles that complement your home, and even warm or soften the feel of the light.
Dim it when you want
Turn the daylight down for naps, movie nights, or screen time.
Light it at night
Add a light kit and use the same fixture as a ceiling light after sunset.
Clear the steam
In bathrooms, pair daylight with a quiet fan to help clear humidity.
A gentle nightlight
Choose a model with a built-in solar nightlight for a soft glow after dark.
STOP 4 – YOUR ROOM
Which Room Needs Light?
Pick a room to see what we’d typically recommend. We’ll confirm the right fit when we look at your home.
YOUR HALLWAY
Walk through daylight, not a dim corridor.
Hallways rarely have windows, so they often depend on a light switch all day. A Solatube brings soft daylight in from above.
WE’D TYPICALLY RECOMMEND
Solatube® 160 DS
Our compact model. Longer halls can use more than one.
CONSIDER ADDING
A built-in solar nightlight
Your hallway glows softly on its own after dark.
YOUR BATHROOM
Start every morning in natural light.
Interior and small bathrooms are a natural fit, with privacy built in, since there’s no view in or out.
WE’D TYPICALLY RECOMMEND
Solatube® 160 DS
Just right for most bathrooms. For a large primary bath, the 290 DS.
CONSIDER ADDING
A quiet Solar Attic Fan
Daylight and fresh air from one clean fixture.
YOUR WALK-IN CLOSET
See true colors before you leave the house.
Natural daylight makes it easy to tell navy from black, in a room that rarely has a window.
WE’D TYPICALLY RECOMMEND
Solatube® 160 DS
Sized for compact spaces.
CONSIDER ADDING
A night light kit
The same fixture becomes a ceiling light at night.
YOUR LAUNDRY ROOM
Make the chores a little brighter.
Laundry rooms are often tucked into the middle of the house. Daylight makes them feel cleaner and more open.
WE’D TYPICALLY RECOMMEND
Solatube® 160 DS
Right-sized for utility spaces.
CONSIDER ADDING
A night light kit
Light for late-evening loads from the same fixture.
YOUR KITCHEN
Cook, gather, and linger in daylight.
Without good light, even a beautiful kitchen can feel dark, and harder to cook in. Daylight changes how the whole room feels.
WE’D TYPICALLY RECOMMEND
Solatube® 290 DS
Made for the heart of your home. For a spacious kitchen, the 290 DS Plus.
CONSIDER ADDING
A designer fixture
Round or square, in a style that suits your kitchen.
YOUR FAMILY ROOM
A brighter welcome, all day long.
Large rooms and entries set the tone for your home. Natural light makes them feel open, welcoming, and full of life.
WE’D TYPICALLY RECOMMEND
Solatube® 290 DS
Made for larger rooms and entries.
CONSIDER ADDING
A warming lens
Give the light a cozy, golden feel.
YOUR BEDROOM OR OFFICE
Daylight when you want it. Dark when you don’t.
Daylight helps set your circadian rhythm, and in a bedroom or office you’ll want control over it.
WE’D TYPICALLY RECOMMEND
Solatube® 160 DS or 290 DS
We’ll size it to the room.
CONSIDER ADDING
A daylight dimmer
Dial the light down for naps or screen time with the touch of a finger.
YOUR OPEN FLOOR PLAN
Light that fills the whole space.
High ceilings and open layouts need a wider spread of light to feel bright from end to end.
WE’D TYPICALLY RECOMMEND
Solatube® 290 DS Plus
New: our widest fixture, for light that fills big spaces.
CONSIDER ADDING
A sleek round fixture
A clean, modern look for open spaces.
Bring Arizona Sunshine In
Arizona gives us plenty of sunshine. Why not enjoy more of it inside?
Solatubes® capture sunlight at the roof and guide it into your home through a highly reflective tube. The result is natural light delivered deep into spaces where traditional windows may not be practical.
CAPTURE
GUIDE
DELIVER
Smart Daylighting
Advanced optics help capture and distribute natural light throughout the day.
Thoughtful Design
A range of diffuser styles and options lets you complement your home’s existing look.
Built Around Your Roof
We offer solutions for a variety of roofing systems, including tile, shingle, metal, and flat roofs.
Benefits of a Solatube®
Sunshine Without the Heat
Your Solatube is designed to soften harsh midday sun and block 99% of UV rays.
Light From Morning to Evening
From your first cup of coffee to golden hour, enjoy natural light through the whole day, in every season.
Colors That Look Real
See your home the way it’s meant to look. Paint, fabrics, food, and faces look true and vibrant in natural daylight.
Brighter by This Afternoon
No major remodel. No weeks of construction. Most installations take about two hours, and the difference is instant.
Protected Overhead
Installed by an Arizona roofing contractor with flashing made for your roof, and backed by a 10-year warranty.
TWO WAYS TO BRING DAYLIGHT IN
Skylight or Solatube®? Let’s Clear That Up.
Both bring natural light in from your roof, but they work differently. We’ll help you choose what makes sense for the room you’re trying to transform.
Skylight
A window in your roof.
LIGHT & VIEWS
Daylighting plus a view of the sky, clouds, and stars.
HOW IT’S BUILT
A framed opening in the roof and a finished light shaft down to your ceiling.
FRESH AIR
Venting models open by hand, by remote, or with solar power.
BEST FOR
Living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and vaulted ceilings.
Solatube® Daylighting
Light, delivered through a tube.
LIGHT & VIEWS
Soft, diffused daylight, with no direct view outside.
HOW IT’S BUILT
A rooftop dome and a highly reflective tube route light through the attic to a ceiling diffuser.
FRESH AIR
A small roof opening that can work around attic framing and obstructions.
BEST FOR
Hallways, closets, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and interior spaces.
WHY AMERICAN SOLAR & ROOFING
We Look at the Whole Home
A solatube® isn’t just something we put in your ceiling. It’s part of your home. And it’s connected to your roof.
American Solar & Roofing brings more than 25 years of Arizona roofing and solar experience to every project. As a dual-licensed solar and roofing contractor, we understand how the pieces of your home work together.
We’ll educate you on your options.
We’ll recommend what makes sense for your home.
And we’ll be here when you need us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between a skylight and a solatube?
A skylight is a framed window in your roof with a light shaft down to your ceiling, so you get daylight and a view of the Arizona sky. A solatube® , uses a small rooftop dome and a reflective tube to deliver soft, diffused light with no view. Many Phoenix homeowners choose skylights for living rooms and kitchens and solar tubes for hallways, closets, and bathrooms.
What is a Solatube® and how does it work?
A Solatube® Daylighting System, also called a tubular skylight or solar tube, catches sunlight on your roof and carries it down a mirror-bright tube into your room, where a ceiling fixture spreads it softly. It’s a popular way for Phoenix homeowners to brighten rooms without windows.
How long does Solatube® installation take?
A typical Solatube® installation takes about two hours. We’ll confirm timing after we look at your roof, attic, and the room you want to brighten.
Which Solatube® size is right for my room?
For bathrooms, closets, laundry rooms, and halls, the compact 160 DS. For kitchens, family rooms, and entries, the 290 DS. For spacious kitchens, high ceilings, and open floor plans, the new 290 DS Plus. We’ll help you choose.
Will a Solatube® make my house hotter in the Arizona heat?
A Solatube® is designed to bring in natural light without the heat. It softens harsh midday summer sun, filters out the infrared light that carries heat, and blocks 99% of UV rays, so you get Arizona sunshine without the Arizona heat.
Do Solatubes® work on cloudy days or at night?
Your Solatube® catches early-morning and late-afternoon sun, so you enjoy natural light all day. After dark, add a light kit or choose a model with a built-in solar nightlight.
Do Solatubes® leak during Arizona monsoon season?
Solatube® makes leak-proof flashing for every roof type, including the tile roofs common in Arizona. As a licensed Arizona roofing contractor, we install it with the same care we give your whole roof, across Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, and Glendale.
How much does Solatube® installation cost in Phoenix?
Solatube® installation cost in Phoenix depends on the model, your roof type, tube length, fixture style, and extras like a dimmer or nightlight. We’ll give you a free Solatube® installation quote anywhere in the Valley.