Sun Tunnels & Solar Tubes

A sun tunnel is a small reflective duct that carries daylight from the roof surface down into a hallway, bathroom, closet, or any interior room that has no room for a full skylight. SmithBuilt Roofing and Exteriors installs and flashes sun tunnels as part of our broader roofing work in Bradenton, cutting the opening, setting the tunnel, and sealing the roof deck around it so the new light source performs like the rest of a well-built roof.

How the Opening Is Made and Sealed

Hole Saws & Vent Cutting Jigs — Clean, correctly sized openings cut for the tunnel so the flashing collar seats tight the first time.
Chalk Lines, Levels & Laser Distance Meters — Placement checked against rafters and interior framing before anything is cut.
Caulking Guns & Heat Guns — Sealant and flashing detail work applied at the right temperature so it bonds around the tunnel collar instead of lifting later.

Fitting It Into the Rest of the Roof

A sun tunnel opening is a small penetration, but it is still a penetration, and it gets flashed with the same care we give chimneys and pipe boots. If you are already having flashing repaired, a roof replaced, or attic ventilation evaluated, a sun tunnel is worth discussing at the same visit, since the roof is already open and accessible.

Framing Squares & Layout Tools — Confirms the tunnel path lines up cleanly between roof deck and ceiling before installation begins.