How to Install a Tunnel Skylight - Do It Yourself

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This tunnel's reflector systems inside the dome increase the amount of sunlight captured and transfers direct sunlight as well as indirect light on cloudy days.
Its compact design and standard angle adapters allow for easy installation around attic obstructions.
It is impact and UV resistant and best of all it’s easy to install!
MATERIALS
-Solatube kit (available from a dealer near you) ro similar
-reciprocating saw
-drywall saw
-drill/screw gun
-2 inch long screw
-silicone sealant
-tape measure
-flashlight
-safety glasses
-scribe
INSTALLATION
-First determine where you want the skylight installed, the general advice is that it works best in the center of the room.
-Then take a long screw and drill it up through the ceiling into your attic.
-Go to the attic, find the screw, and make sure it’s at least 7 ½” away from the nearest joist (if you’re installing a 14” unit). This is important because if you don’t have this much room, when you cut your hole for the Solatube it won’t fit.
-Then take a flashlight, place it next to the nail pointing up at the ceiling. In the center of the light make a mark, and screw another long screw through the roof. This will be your reference point to cut the hole in your roof.
-Next go up on the roof, take the flashing, place it over the screw so the screw is centered, then use a lumber crayon or marker to trace the inside of the flashing. This marks the hole for the dome.
-Then use a reciprocating saw to cut out the hole.
TIP: When you are nearly finished with your cutting, use one hand to grab onto the screw. The screw acts as a handle so that when you finish your cut, the heavy wood won’t fall down into the attic and possibly through your ceiling.
-Use a pry bar to gently pry up the shingles around the hold you’ve just cut. Then seal the bottom of the flashing with silicone sealant, and slide it in up under the shingles aligning it with the hole. Then attach the flashing to the roof with four screws (included in the kit) and re-seal the shingles and top of flashing to prevent water leaks.
-Return to the kitchen, and remove the screw from your ceiling. Then use a scribe to mark the hold you’ll cut in the kitchen ceiling. Basically a scribe is like a compass, and you can use this to easily mark the ceiling where you want to cut. Just set the distance for half the diameter of your Solatube plus ½” (7 ½” for a 14” Solatube). You want to allow an extra half inch in your cut so the base will fit into the ceiling. Then put the pointed end of the scribe into the hole left by the ceiling screw, and trace around to mark your area to cut.
-Use a drywall saw to cut. It’s quick and easy.
-Then follow the kit instructions on taping the tubing together to make it energy efficient.
Slip the tubing up into the attic, twist it together (you won’t have to go back into the attic it really does slip together) and you’re almost finished.
-Screw in the Fresnel dome, which focuses the sunlight down into the tube, onto the flashing on the roof and you’re done there.
-Return to the kitchen and attach the base with four more screws. Last step is to attach the diffuser to the bottom of the base and it just snaps in place.
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[@StormKingLand]

No bs.. Just straight to the job. No unneeded content. 👍

[@borderlineiq]

What an excellent video. You were thorough, concise, clear, and inspiring. The Southern accents were just a bonus! Thank you.

[@IMOO1896]

This is just what I’m looking for, and it helps that the homeowner did most of the install herself, with hints from the manufacturer also. I’m looking to install a solar tube in my storage shed, i I think this is the answer. Even tho it’s an older video, it’s still relevant!

[@melindawallin3713]

What a great how to video. I would love a light like this to brighten up my dark living room and this video makes it seem possible .Thank you!

[@YourNewHouse]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@constitutionalcook4681]

Thank you for the very helpful video. I had to reinstall an old skylight and had no idea how to put it back together!

[@mophftbragg7268]

Wow! I was going to install a skylight in our bathroom but after seeing this it's going to be a tunnel skylight!! Thank you for an outstanding video!

[@gorangao2015]

Wow, I'm so impressed by this woman!

[@jaymervin6888]

Plumb bobs work great for ceiling hole to roof to keep it nice and lined up!

[@georgeorwell1410]

Great job! I will install soon! Teresa Garrett (actress and handyperson) did a great job!!

[@ttownazboy520]

You brighten up any room you walk in

[@jimwalsh7402]

Very good video. Not wasting any time and getting right to the point. Thanks

[@DM-sb8tx]

Wow! Woman you have inspired me!! Thats a lot!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 You won a new subscriber 👍🌻

[@RighttothePointDIY]

Thank you for a while explain video. You covered what needed to be covered without going into too much detail. I’m going to be installing to Velux tunnel skylights when my roof gets installed next week. It works a lot easier when you do it when you’re replacing the roof! LOL

[@echandler673]

This is a very informative video, I am planning on using quite a few solar tubes in my home build!

[@emmerdizon8214]

I have to add, your product is just awesome. And the video very instructive, as you were clear and concise.

[@reytorres7260]

Am installing 3 on my house rt now thanks a million your video help me a lot..

[@FallKingPepe]

Show us

[@shaynetolman]

Great teacher! Super clear instructions and good view of all the details - perhaps too good. Note she put the hanger in at 8 1/2 inches instead of 7 1/2. Hope that didn't off set aethsetically. Although she has a lot of play between joists for a 14 inch (7 1/2 in), if it were a 22" and no play, a miscalculation would be more problematic. For DYIers always remember to double measure. Not being critical, just adding a detail that I'm painfully aware of.

[@TheJaysin67]

My new fave home channel 👍

[@waylandyan2334]

Thank you so much Teresa, what an excellent and well produced video. Awesome!!!

[@creestee08]

this woman knows her way around. nice.

[@SuperSlankyLanky]

9:06 Bill almost grabs himself a piece of cake.

[@pearlp1979]

lolz--I had to go back and look for "cake," ridiculous, but accurate >

[@lizardman1303]

No he almost got overwhelmed with his urges

[@carlag9888]

He was being her safety 🙄

[@realchicagophill]

DIY video that has a helper.

[@danielvazquez392]

She can come and fix my room any time 😎

[@morenowg]

Excellent presentation.

[@casualdiamond1]

Refreshing. You’re so not annoying

[@pjflynn]

Very good explanation, thank you very much.

[@williamgentile997]

A GREAT video!!! Thanks You are an inspiration!

[@colonizespace]

This would be even better if integrating White LED strips (That's as close in Kelvin to daylight if desired) around the outer edges of the tube under the diffuser for night time use.

[@freedblowfish3705]

Diy

[@donnatrump1403]

Great idea!!

[@PaulHenreid]

Too cool for school - thanks

[@tatangomulhono1849]

The A Team make happen Thanks for your video

[@NimsChannel]

When you step on the screw you know you found your spot.

[@isaachodges6856]

😂😂

[@jonah1graham2]

Thank you for the excellent overall description! I'm going to install a solar tube myself over the next week, so this is helpful. One question - when placing the flat bar under the shingles, how do I remove the roofing nails?

[@jpperryenterprises]

If you lift up the tabs of a shingle (with care to not rip the adhesive strip off, if in cool weather, or tear the tab, if in hot weather) you should be able to see the head of the nails that are fastening the shingle under that shingle to the deck. So, you can either (a) wedge the tip of your flat bar between the nail head you just revealed and the shingle, then slowly work the nail out from on top of that shingle (that is, the tip of your bar is placed between the bottom of the nail head and the top surface of the shingle), or (b) slip your bar under the tab you have lifted and slide it upward along the bottom side of that shingle until you find the nail that is fastening it down, then place the tip of your bar under that shingle (between the bottom side of the shingle and the surface of the decking) then pry up both the shingle and the nail at the same time. The first method is a bit slower, but is less risky in damaging shinlges. The second method, if you don't know what you're doing, bears a greater risk of popping the shingle through the nail but is much faster if you are experienced at it.

[@damejelyas]

how does it look now

[@autoclinic8634]

What a. Great job thanks

[@Faithful_Tribe]

Wonderful video.

[@derrickbarlow334]

My KZbin recommendations are weird but naice!!

[@slice-o-life]

Thanks Bill.

[@DiybyUnclenui]

👏👏👏 V e r y n i c e 👏👏👏

[@RugbyNick6]

Isn't that a window over the sink?

[@iamkruciall4391]

May be an interior window to another room, like the dining area.

[@constitutionalcook4681]

Where can I find these zip ties? Hardware store doesn’t carry them. I looked on Home Depot and no luck.

[@07271940]

Where do you get the zip ties?

[@marvvalens4522]

Love what you did here! Where do I buy it?

[@kittyfruitloop8264]

Been looking on home depot online. Different brands but looks like $200 or so.

[@user-nk6yi3mz3b]

DON'T

[@kittyhawk7060]

@@user-nk6yi3mz3b You're a lot of help. You say, "Don't" and then give no reason why. I have a friend who installed these in his parents' home and they work great. I say, "Go for it."

[@MadamCrypto]

What is the process if you have metal roofing?

[@0Tony1]

GYAATTTT

[@desireefusco4610]

8:56 bill loosing his mind right here

[@EduardoSanchez-yn3el]

que fragil casa facilisimo se queme yo los hago donde vivo y muy baratos tiene protector uv que uds no mencionan

[@pacificnorthwestdiggers4205]

I'm trying to remove the diffuser to clean the inside of the diffuser. Can you explain how I can remove it? I tried pulling on it and am afraid I will break something!!

[@shreyaskulkarni6910]

How can we implement this for Concrete ceiling?

[@bobmunday4381]

Hi, great video, one question, I don't have a roof void and my ceiling is the same pitch as my roof. Could this be a problem. The thickness of the roof from outside to inside is about a foot. Thanks for any info

[@desireefusco4610]

I don’t think you’d have much issue with installing since you won’t need that middle tubing too much. you’d probably just have it easier than in the video. Since in the video she’s going through an attic. -I know you left this comment two years ago but I hope it turned out great for you homie.

[@ianhamilton639]

This video inspired Vanilla Ice to sell his 5.0, quit rapping, and become a contractor in the early 1990's

[@WatchingPup]

What if the singles need to be replaced?

[@SebaMicali]

El mejor video didáctico

[@danab6930]

What’s the link to buy?

[@andreacadiz771]

Where can i buy this in the phillipines?

[@steelwill78]

Nice!..I got something she can install!!..

[@ryanj2743]

Your camera light is reflecting off the fridge and cabinet in the back giving a false sense of improvement. Not from the installed tube with the angle you are filming.

[@fishroom6457]

Are you saying the tube won’t illuminate the room that much?

[@daredevilrocks8481]

I want this product in india

[@Kenbomp]

She forgot to seal the screws for the Dom

[@sn1482]

I love your video . Can you please let me know when I can buy them and how much . Thank you so much .

[@frankgrimes2991]

You said to cut a 14.5 inch hole in the ceiling. Why the hell does the instructions in the box tell me to cut a 15.25 inch hole???

[@ptr1968]

why not use a water bottle instead with anti freeze. no thermal problems

[@kittyhawk7060]

? This is not a thermal video, it's a lighting video.

[@Sctronic209]

I always get drywall dust on me🤔

[@vickisavage8929]

Why the instruction to install ON TOP OF the roofing flannel? Wouldn’t that be a leak danger?

[@user-nk6yi3mz3b]

ITS ALL WRONG .IT WILL LEAK, YOU NEVER SCREW THROUGH THE FACE OF SHINGLE UNLESS IT'S LAPPED BY ANOTHER SHINGLE.

[@warnacokelat]

how do i turn it off.

[@nickshare6808]

kill the sun

[@DiegoGarcia-sb9vx]

Aight it’s been a no sun month

[@01murk10]

Are these old or new videos?

[@erickblanco5433]

what brand skylight tube did you install, can you put up a link where to buy.

[@user-nk6yi3mz3b]

ITS CALLED A TUBULAR SKYLIGHT AND DO NOT TRUST THIS ADVICE IT WILL LEAK

[@kittyhawk7060]

@@user-nk6yi3mz3b My friend installed two of these and they have never leaked.

[@builderspluscustomhomesand2146]

Yea ok I like your videos but I'm going to say you used a RotoZip 98% of the way... and where the dust over your arm? LOL

[@randomizer3775]

6:35

[@cyboy-hu4oe]

‏why don't you use safaty equipments

[@stevemon5731]

NEED SUNLIGHT? SMASH THE FUCKING CEILING!

[@user-nk6yi3mz3b]

TOTALLY AGREE, YOUR HIRED. MY NEIGHBOR NEEDS NEW SKYLIGHTS WHEN DOES THE SMASHING BEGIN

[@gilespeterson120]

wow :)

[@affanahmedusmani3558]

Very nice brave girl

[@mrlepercon]

Looks like the shingles cracked

[@cypher10297]

$500!?!?!

[@kd3942]

Just cook outside

[@Sazonman]

ahhhh you went 8.5 and not 7.5, what's up with that ??? and probably leaks isn't good enough

[@emmerdizon8214]

We all know when sunlight is directed through a glass, it creates intense heat and, eventually, fire. How is that prevented here?

[@Diddy_Doodat]

The inside of the tube is reflective. When the light enters the house it's not directed to one point. Its dispersed.

[@twelvethirtyfour]

Lmao this is one of the dumbest questions

[@MrMusic55123]

500$ for a light !!!

[@dmitriypetrov6749]

Похоже дом сделан из говна и палок..., это же не дом, это спичечный коробок. Но с другой стороны, хорошо, что такой есть, а то и такого может не быть.

[@klaatu-barada-nikto]

500 DOLLARS??? I mean, I liked her but not that much. LOL

[@dancs5414]

Hello gorgeous

[@fpv_austronaut]

typical american product. I got one for my house and I am really concerned about the build and installation quality of this product. In europe we are familiar with different house building standards than in the us.

[@jesusjoelgarcia8115]

Very good idea pock a hole in your in your roof it only cost 10 000 dollar to fix and the water wont damage anything after leaking Thanks I am a roofer.

[@Stevenyoung100]

Is she married?

[@wangzile2008]

Yeah, her husband is called bill

[@jimwalsh7402]

Very good video. Not wasting any time and getting right to the point. Thanks