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Transform dim interior spaces with the beauty of natural light using VELUX Sun Tunnels. Designed to deliver sunlight into areas that often feel closed off or shadowed, these innovative systems are a perfect choice for hallways, closets, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and other rooms where a full skylight may not be practical. The result is a brighter, more welcoming home with a clean, subtle look from both the inside and the roofline.
VELUX Sun Tunnels give Rhode Island homeowners a smart way to enhance everyday living with trusted performance and elegant simplicity. Their compact design works well in spaces with limited roof access, while the highly reflective tunnel helps maximize the amount of daylight brought indoors. If you want to make your home feel lighter, more inviting, and more visually appealing, VELUX Sun Tunnels are an excellent solution for adding natural light without a major structural change.
There are several profile styles Sun Tunnels come it to match what your home or office needs.
Sun tunnels will bring natural light into areas. of your homes where windows and skylights may not work.
Most sun tunnels are installed in under half a. day. Give us a call when you are ready to install your sun tunnel.
The Velux ZTL 114 electric light kit adds nighttime illumination to your sun tunnel, turning it into a dual-purpose fixture that delivers natural daylight during the day and electric light after dark. The kit installs inside the tunnel just above the diffuser and fits all 10-inch and 14-inch Velux sun tunnel models. Installation by a qualified electrician is required.
Velux offers a range of micro-engineered decorative diffuser options that replace the standard frosted diffuser. Multiple patterns and styles are available to match your interior decor. Diffusers are easy to swap, allowing you to change the look without any tools or modifications to the tunnel itself.
The Velux Solar Night Light uses a built-in solar panel to collect daylight during the day and power LEDs at night, creating a subtle moon-like glow for nighttime navigation. It is perfect for hallways, bathrooms, and closets where a soft ambient light is appreciated after dark — with no wiring or electricity required.
For longer or more complex installations, Velux offers ZTR rigid extension tubes in 24-inch sections, ZTE elbows for changing direction around obstacles, and ZTF flexible extension tubes in 12-foot lengths. These components allow sun tunnel installations in virtually any attic configuration.
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A sun tunnel, also called a tubular skylight, is a compact daylighting system that captures sunlight through a rooftop dome and channels it through a highly reflective tube into interior rooms. VELUX sun tunnels use Infinity technology reflective material to deliver bright, natural light even through long tube runs. They are ideal for spaces where a traditional skylight is not practical, such as interior hallways, closets, and bathrooms.
VELUX sun tunnel installations in Rhode Island typically range from $1,200 to $2,500 per unit, depending on whether you choose a rigid or flexible tunnel, tube length, and roof type. The rigid tunnel delivers more light and is recommended for straight runs. Pinnacle Roofing provides free estimates that include the product, flashing kit, installation, and interior diffuser finishing.
Sun tunnels can be installed on most common roof types, including asphalt shingle, flat, and metal roofs. VELUX offers specific flashing kits for different roof profiles and pitches. Pinnacle Roofing has installed sun tunnels on a wide variety of Rhode Island homes and can assess whether your roof structure and attic space are suitable during a free in-home evaluation.
A skylight is a full window installed in the roof that provides both light and often a view of the sky, while a sun tunnel is a smaller, tube-based system designed purely to deliver natural light to interior spaces. Sun tunnels require less structural modification, cost less, and work well in spaces where a skylight cannot be installed, such as rooms without direct roof access above them.
Yes, VELUX sun tunnels capture and amplify available daylight even on overcast days, thanks to their highly reflective interior tubing. While the light output is naturally reduced compared to full sunshine, most homeowners are surprised by how much light a sun tunnel delivers even in typical New England weather. The rigid tunnel option maximizes light delivery in all conditions.
A typical VELUX sun tunnel installation takes approximately two to four hours to complete. Pinnacle Roofing handles everything in a single visit, including cutting the roof opening, installing the flashing and dome, running the reflective tube through the attic, and mounting the ceiling diffuser. Most homeowners are enjoying natural light in their home the same day.
Absolutely. Bathrooms, closets, hallways, and laundry rooms are among the most popular locations for sun tunnel installations because these spaces often lack windows. Natural light in a bathroom can reduce the need for electric lighting during the day and helps inhibit mold and mildew growth. Pinnacle Roofing frequently installs sun tunnels in these interior spaces throughout Rhode Island homes.
