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6 Reasons Solar Tube Installation is the “Bright” Choice For You

Finding ways to brighten up your home can sometimes be a challenging and frustrating process. Adding lamps and track lights, repainting the walls a lighter color, and replacing dark furniture pieces with lighter ones are great ways to make your home appear a bit lighter, but still lack the warmth and radiance that comes with natural sunlight.

At Batterbee Roofing, we are proud to now offer solar tube skylight installation, a perfect solution to brightening up any space. Using one of Owens Corning’s newest products, The Illuminator® Tube Skylight, our team can transform your living room, bathroom, indoor patio, or other dimly lit area into a brighter, more inviting place to be. Choosing this ideal roofing feature could be just the “bright” choice for your home, and here are six reasons why that might be:

solar tubes on a roof

1. They work well for nearly any space.

There’s a variety of places The Owens Corning® Illuminator® Tube Skylight can work really well in, including a laundry room, pantry, hallway, bathroom or other windowless/dimly lit space. Available in both 10” and 14” diameter sizes, it features a diffuse lens that evenly distributes natural light throughout almost any area—something many traditional skylights do not.

2. They help reduce energy consumption.

Choosing this solar tube option means you’ll get up to 500 watts of clean, evenly distributed natural light, helping to reduce reliance on electricity and lower utility bills. The tubes are also ENERGY STAR® rated to reduce heat gain/loss in your home, and require a much smaller footprint than traditional skylights.

3. They’re cost effective.

Typically, solar tube installation is significantly less expensive than traditional skylight and sunroof installation. And because the tubes are energy-efficient, they help keep energy usage down and ultimately save you money.

4. They absorb UV rays.

One of the great features of this product is that it absorbs up to 95% of UV rays from sunlight, preventing rugs, furniture and other decorative pieces from fading in color.

5. They’re designed to prevent leaking.

The Owens Corning® Illuminator® Tube Skylight has a weather-resistant dome with reflective-optics technology that is made for resisting harsh weather conditions. And, regardless of what type of roof your home has or will have—including metal and tile roofs—these solar tubes ensure no leaking will occur in your home. 6. They’re backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

When you choose The Owens Corning® Illuminator® Tube Skylight, you’re getting a product that’s covered by a limited lifetime warranty, offering coverage against manufacturing defects for as long as you own your home.

Plus, with optional add-ons, you can enjoy your new skylight installation even more. The optional Solar-Powered Dimmer with Remote Control offers complete control over light distribution without the use of electricity, and the optional Electric Light Kit allows it to double as an electric light when natural daylight is unavailable.   

Choose Batterbee Roofing for Your Solar Tube Installation in Central Florida

If you’re looking for reasons to invest in solar tubes for your home, let us help answer your questions and concerns. Learn more about this, other roofing type options and our featured services by contacting us online or by calling 352-748-6300 today.

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Riva W.
16:48 01 Jun 25
Highly recommend. Roof was completed in one day. Neat and clean.
Bert P.
01:59 01 Jun 25
Great overall experience having our roof replaced by Batterbee Roofing. Everyone involved throughout the process was great. We highly recommend Batterbee Roofing.
Stephen Y
20:39 30 May 25
First, let me say that I'm like most people in that I didn't *want* to have to replace my roof, but it became extremely obvious that it was time to do so. When doing my due diligence it seemed like Batterbee Roofing was the way to go, and I'm *so* glad I decided to work with them; it was truly a seamless experience! Everything from the quote to the scheduling to the install went without a hitch. I want to give a specific callout to Jeremiah, our project coordinator - he was notably professional, extremely responsive and made sure we were happy with every step of the project.

All in all, for an experience that is one most people undertake reluctantly, Batterbee made it as easy and pain-free as one could ask for!
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15:49 29 May 25
GREAT WORK CLEAN UP WAS PERFECT. MARTINEZ KEEP US INFORMED AT ALL TIMES. EXCELLENT SITE SUPERVISOR. I WILL USE THEM AGAIN
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21:59 27 May 25
This company is professional, timely and very courteous. They made the hole process of getting a roof repaired easy. They cleaned up the entire area like you would not even have known they were there. Wonderful company
Peter A.
21:04 24 May 25
We had the pleasure of welcoming Charles Carson into our home.He did a comprehensive review of our roof with a video of the condition, he then told us that it had at least 10 years left on it. Charles then went on to say that in his opinion there was absolutely no need to do anything at present, we respect his honesty and will be pleased to deal with him and Batterbee Roofing when the need arises in the future.
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17:36 23 May 25
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17:10 23 May 25
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