Skylight & Sun Tunnel Window Film

Overhead sun is a different problem

A vertical window only receives direct sun for part of the day. A skylight faces the sky the entire day, and in a North Carolina summer the sun is nearly overhead at the hottest part of the afternoon. That is why one small skylight can make an entire kitchen unbearable while the rest of the house is comfortable.

Film vs. shades vs. replacement

Interior shades block the light after the heat is already inside the glass, and motorized skylight shades are expensive. Replacing a skylight is a roofing job. Film goes on the existing glass, works before the energy gets in, and keeps the opening bright — usually the cheapest effective option by a wide margin.

• Substantial reduction in overhead solar heat
• Blocks up to 99% of UV that fades cabinets and floors
• Keeps the daylight — no dark hallway
• Applied to existing glass, no roof work

Access and glass type matter

Skylights are usually tempered or laminated and often high, angled and awkward to reach. We check the glazing type before specifying film — dual-pane and Low-E units need an appropriate film to manage thermal stress — and we bring the right access equipment rather than improvising on a ladder over a staircase.