Sky Tunnel Brochure for Rsidential

Residential Daylighting Systems XL²XL² Daylighting The World For More Than 20 Years Introducing clear and comfortable daylight has never been easier. Natural daylight ensures that the people working or living in the indoor environment are happier and healthier. By making an environmental choice and utilising this renewable energy, you will be helping to reduce the consumption of our environ- ments precious resources, and saving money at the same time. Available in 3 sizes, 343mm, 457mm & 535mm diameters, there is a size to suit any application. Sky Tunnel™ sizes offer more actual light area than a typical 350mm, 450mm or 550mm tubular skylight available on the market. A little extra light, can go a long way SG Eco Industries is the manufacturer of the Sky Tunnel™ and do not compromise on quality, design, materials or structural integrity. Adhering strictly to the structural requirements set out by both the British Board of Agrément and Australian Standards. Raw materials are sourced from all over the globe to ensure only the best quality materials are incorporated into the Sky Tunnel™ product. Tested by time, Sky Tunnel™ is designed to withstand the rigors of use in commercial buildings, and for this reason construction companies have been using them for over 20 years. Sky Tunnel™ has a 7 Year Manufacturers Warranty XL²XL² RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS Suitable for Domestic application such as Bathrooms, Entrances, Kitchens, Hallways.....Bathrooms, Entrances, Kitche Suitable for Domestic applicSuitable for Domestic applic Bathrooms Entrances Kitche For over 20 years the Sky Tunnel™ has been delivering Free Natural Light to happy customers all over the world. And with the New Model, the “XL²” Installation of the product has been made even easier The unit comes in 3 boxes, Roof Parts, Attic Parts and Ceiling Parts. The roof parts are fully assembled and ready to go The dome is already screwed on and the tabs are installed. The attic parts are also ready to go, the Flexi-tube has already been taped to the Upper Reflective Ring. Twist it onto the roof parts, and your Sky Tunnel™ is ready to go up on the roof We still offer ventilation at no extra charge if required And the tabs are easier to change, no need to remove the dome to switch between vented and non vented. A double glazed diffuser is a standard feature, not an optional extra. This provides a more energy efficient unit in all climates. This double glazed Diffuser is held in place by magnets sticking to other magnets in the surface of the ceiling frame. The double glazed diffuser also includes a foam seal, already installed for maximum energy efficiency. SAME GREAT PRODUCT... EVEN BETTER MODEL Rigid98 Tube Flexi-Tube™ 343mm (13.5") 4m x 4m or 16m² (13' x 13') 3m x 3m or 9m² (10' x 10') 457mm (18") 5m x 5m or 25m² (16' x 16') 4m x 4m or 16m² (13' x 13') 535mm (21") 6m x 6m or 36m² (20' x 20') 5m x 5m or 25m² (16' x 16') Diameter of Sky Tunnel™ Approximate Illumination Area* * using up to 3m (10’) of tube length Flexi-tube™ is a tubing system that can be used in certain applications up to 3m in length. With up to 86% reflectivity, Flexi-tube™ is a cost effective alternative to Rigid98 Tube providing adequate light when applied in suitable applications. Installation of a Sky Tunnel™ with Flexi-tube™ is very easy as the flexibility allows the installation of the Roof Parts and Ceiling Parts to be off centre, so avoiding obstructions in the attic space is simple. Manufactured in house, from the highest quality local and imported materials, you can be sure our Flexi-tube™ will stand the test of time. Afterall, it already has for 20 years Sky Tunnel™ Rigid98 Tubing is fabricated from Miro-Silver, a premium quality aluminium product manufactured by ALANOD in Germany. MIRO - SILVER® the next generation, has a total reflectivity of 98%. MIRO-SILVER delivers high efficiency luminance with little light transmission loss and the light stays completely white with no colour spectrum shift - even after numerous reflections. It is also extremely durable and will not fade or lose reflectivity. Rigid98 Tube Flexi-Tube™ is an st SUITS ALL ROOF TYPES TILE CUSTOM ORB (CGI) * OTHER PROFILES AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES The Multiple Accessory Remote Control System (MARCS) will operate the following accessories: 1. Vari-light A single flap damper system allowing full control of the amount of daylight entering the room. 3 buttons on the remote - OPEN, CLOSE & STOP give you the option of setting the exact amount of daylight you want. 2. Electric Light LED lighting system that can be installed inside the Sky Tunnel for night time use. Two buttons for the light - ON & OFF. 3. Power Kit - Exhaust Fan Designed for use in bathrooms, toilets etc. allowing for the extraction of air from the room through the Sky Tunnel system. Two buttons on the remote for the fan - ON & OFF. The system uses a “Learning” type remote allowing single or multiple units to be controlled by the one handheld remote control - the choice is yours. VARI-LIGHT ELECTRIC LIGHT POWER KIT 1. How much extra light will a Sky TunnelTM give me? There is no standard answer because of the variables that affect the performance of any skylight. Like time of year, time of day, throat size, length of shaft, dome orientation on the roof, room size, wall colours and general decor. Plus general weather & ambient light conditions always effect the end result. Our many years of experience has taught us that an assessment of these variables, and your needs, is the most effective way that we can ensure that you get the natural light you're looking for. Your local Sky Tunnel dealer will be able to help you. 2. Does heat come through a Sky TunnelTM ? Minimal heat will enter through the Sky TunnelTM, as the unit is double glazed at ceiling level. It also has the dome at roof level, reducing heat transmittance, and none of the tubing components hold heat. Therefore there will be no additional heat load on the building. In fact compared to electrical lighting, or traditional skylights, the temperatures are significantly lower. 3. Will my Sky TunnelTM leak? No. The Sky TunnelTM is watertight and guaranteed against leaking. Your installer or dealer will guarantee the the installation against any leaking. As part of the testing for Australian Standard AS4285, the Sky TunnelTM was subjected to winds of 16 metres per second and water spray of 3 litres per second. Any water penetration is a failure. Sky TunnelTM passed this and all other tests in AS4285. 4. What Warranty will my Sky TunnelTM have? The Sky TunnelTM includes a 7 year manufacturers warranty. 5. Where is the Technology from? And where is the Sky TunnelTM made? The Sky TunnelTM was invented in Australia in 1991, and sold under the name Sola Skylights. It was sold throughout the USA as Sun Tunnel, and the UK as Sky TunnelTM. Since 2007 the product has been sold worldwide as Sky TunnelTM. Originally manufactured in Australia, the tooling and machinery was transferred to the Philippines in June 2008. All manufacturing now takes place in our factory in the Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga. 6. How strong is the Dome? The Acrylic Dome on the Sky TunnelTM was live load tested to 120kg as per Australian Standard AS4285. 7. How important is the tubing material? Very important as it transmits the outside light into your room. Key factors are the open area of the tubing, the length of the tubing, and that the tubing should be “shiny” and, in the case of a flexible tube, quite taunt. Our Rigid system uses Alanod Miro Silver with a total reflection of 98%. Using inferior products will dramatically reduce the efficiency of the Sky TunnelTM. 8. Does my interior colour scheme affect the performance of my Sky TunnelTM? Yes it does. Light bright colours will tend to reflect daylight around the room while dark colours will tend to absorb daylight. Adjusting the size or quantity will help to solve this problem. 9. What is the maximum length of tubing? For Flexi-tube we recommend a maximum of 3m, which covers over 95% of residential applications and some commercial applications. Any longer than this, we recommend using the Rigid98 Tubing system. This can be used effectively over 6m in length, however the longer the tubing, the less light transmittance. For more information look on the Attic Parts page of this brochure. 10. Can I turn off my Sky TunnelTM ? Yes. If you install the Vari-light, the Sky TunnelTM can be opened & closed as required. 11. Can a Sky TunnelTM be used on a multi-storey building? Yes. As long as the space above the Sky TunnelTM is clear so the tubing can run as straight as possible. Normally a void, such as a cupboard is placed above the Sky Tunnel so the tubing is not visible in the room it is running through. The roof components should always be installed on a roof, placing them on a vertical wall is not recommended, as the light performance will not be adequate. 12. Can I have ventilation with my Sky TunnelTM? Yes. The standard Sky TunnelTM has the option of passive ventilation utilising our Interchangable Vent System. For extra ventilation, you can install the Power Kit - Exhaust Fan. 13. Is security an issue with the Sky TunnelTM? Our experience has shown us that the Sky TunnelTM is not used as a method of entering a secure building. There is normally far easier and safer points of entry, with most crimes being opportunistic. For those who are concerned, we can advise several options which can be added to the Sky TunnelTM to increase its security. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Daylighting the world for more than 20 years XL²XL² th ld f th Building 15A Philexcel Business Park, M-Roxas Highway, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, PHILIPPINES Ph: (045) 499 1037 Fx: (045) 499 1443 International: + 63 45 499 1037 Email: office@eco.ph Web: www.eco.ph All images and information in this catalogue are the legal property of SG Eco Industries Inc. and may not be reproduced for any purpose without owners prior written consent. nt.