Brightening a Clearwater Living Room with a Sun Tunnel

A single-story house with landscaped front yard and ladder against the facade. Roof close-up shows a skylight tube on asphalt shingles under a blue sky.
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A 14″ Velux Sun Tunnel Brightens a Dark Living Room.

The owner of this residence in the Country Cove neighborhood of Clearwater contacted us for a Sun Tunnel estimate to improve the lighting in the living room.

A Velux TNR 014 was agreed upon as a cost effective solution.

A streetview of the residence.
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The experience of using Skylight Specialists of Florida was a pleasant one. Keaton, our sales person, was very professional thoroughout and gave us a proposal with options to suit our space. The technician who came
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April 7, 2026
Pam C
Clearwater, FL 34698
Sun Tunnel

Installing the Velux Sun Tunnel Skylight

Installing the skylight involves several key steps to ensure proper functionality and aesthetics. First, it is essential to select an appropriate location on the roof that allows for optimal sunlight exposure while considering the interior layout.

After marking the installation area, the technician enters the attic and transfers the measurements to the roof. Once the location is confirmed, an opening is marked and cut out on the roof to create space for the tunnel.

A ceiling with a circular hole for the Sun Tunnel revealing insulation and joistsmarked by blue tape. Nearby, a ceiling light is visible, suggesting a repair in progress.
Location is chosen between joists.
A roof with gray shingles features a large, circular hole for the Sun Tunnel outlined in red chalk. The missing section suggests damage or needed repairs.

Next, shingles are removed around the opening and sealant is applied to the Sun Tunnel flashing. The flashing is then installed securely on the roof and a waterproof underlayment is applied around it.

Subsequently, the shingles are replaced and the reflective tunnel is inserted and attached to the flashing. Finally, an impact-resistant dome caps off the installation on the roof to protect it from the elements.

Close-up of a roof vent installation, featuring an octagonal metal Sun Tunnel flashing with sealant applied around the edges. The shingles and roofing material are visible.
A black Sun Tunnel flashing installed on a shingled roof, surrounded by blue waterproof tape and metal flashing. It conveys a sense of sturdy construction.
A dark gray Sun Tunnel flashing pokes out from a roof with brown shingles, creating an unusual optical illusion. The scene appears calm and sunny.
A Sun Tunnel skylight is set into a sloped, shingled roof, reflecting sunlight. The roof’s brown shingles create a textured, orderly pattern around the skylight.

The Sun Tunnel Installation Is Complete.

To finish the project, the technician connects the reflective tunnel to the diffuser assembly.

As a result, the illumination from the diffuser is very soft compared to that coming from the incandescent fixtures. Furthermore, the light is spread so evenly that any remaining shadows are very diffuse.

Spacious living room with beige walls and high ceiling, featuring a Sun Tunnel skylight, ceiling fan, leather sofa, TV, decorative shelves, and a ladder. Cozy ambiance.

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The Skylights:

Standard Features:

  • Highly reflective tubing provides a brighter white light and a 20-year warranty.
  • VELUX ten year warranty.
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Customer No. 48312

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