Sun Pipe / Alternative Roof Windows (not fitted flush to roof)

amyface

Hello all. I wondered if anybody on here had experience of living with a roof window of the following type / style.

http://www.sunpipe.co.uk/sunpipe/domestic/index.php
http://www.solaskylights.com/st.html

As you can see it is not a velux - where I need one it is not an option.

If you have experienced living with one, I would welcome any real life feedback on these.

Thanks

thehairybuilder

Hi
i`ve sold loadsa these (skytunnel) and everyone who`s bought one , without exception , has been impressed with amount of light they introduce .

buy from www.keithbuilders.co.uk for a discount off advertised rates and free next day delivery nationwide

amyface

Nice to get a vote of approval - I hope to be able to see on in action, if the supposed local stockist ever answers his phone!

Seriously - much appreciated. It's like the black hole of Calcutta where we intend placing it & its good to get some +ve feedback.

Any other experiences - gratefully received.

christineperseus

I've got a sunpipe in my kitchen - fitted 4 years ago.
I went to their site in Haverhill to see one in action.
At night - you can get moon glow through as well! so don't put one where you want darkness - not a problem on most nights.
Also meant to be totally sealed.......still get a few 'gritty' bits apearing in it!
Very pleased - would recomend.

macka0

Fitted a sunpipe in my last house from monodraught....easy to fit aslong as you dont mind getting on the roof and it made a big differance,hope this helps

amyface

All of the posts have helped - thanks a lot.

A good friend of mine is a good, experienced DIYer & has had a quick scan of what would need doing if he fitted it & appears confident he can do it. Good to also hear someone has fitted one.

amyface

Just to end the story - I got one and its great and does what it says on the tin.

robert_h_2

Hi. dont suppose you have before and after photos? We're considering getting one of these products fitted in our bathroom. thanks.

Will_it_make_me_rich

I've also had one fitted about 6 weeks ago.
I was a bit sceptic about them before it was fitted so I opted for a cheap one also it was too difficult at the time to be positioned on the south facing roof so it got positioned on the north face.
I was told this while I was at work, I thought it would no good and that i've just wasted my money.

But I was wrong, it provides so much light to the top of the hallway even the builder that installed it was impressed. He has install the flexi ones before but never a rigid one.

From the outside it looks like a small velux window it doesn't have a big dome top like some of them have.

I opted for the Velux Rigid tube design sunpipe, it was the cheapest rigid tube one I could find. The only problem was it's 350mm diameter pipe.

amyface

robert_h wrote: »

Hi. dont suppose you have before and after photos? We're considering getting one of these products fitted in our bathroom. thanks.

Sorry for the late reply - its all hectic at the moment.

Sorry but I don't have any before and after photos - however i was impressed enough to get one elsewhere in the house (albeit an 18 inch one this time)

I would recommend them for you.