# Specialty Skylights Toronto | Solar, Sun Tunnel & Smart

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Solar, Sun Tunnel & Smart Units · ESA + TSSA Compliant

# Specialty Skylights in Toronto, ON | Solar-Powered, Sun Tunnel & Smart Rain-Sensor Models

Last updated: October 4, 2026 · By The Skylight Installation Toronto Crew

Skylight Installation Toronto

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 installs specialty skylight types that go beyond standard fixed and venting units: solar-powered openers, tubular sun tunnels, smart rain-sensor models and custom-fabricated architectural glass across Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham and the rest of the GTA. Each specialty type is matched to a specific daylight problem, from bright-but-no-ventilation to no-ceiling-access or dark interior spaces with no roof penetration room.

Specialty installs run $300 for a basic Velux TGR sun tunnel kit up to $7,500 for a solar-powered Velux VSS with laminated glass and remote. Every install is OBC 9.7 compliant, factory-flashed to the matching roof type, backed by Velux Certified Installer status since 2004 and a written workmanship warranty, with ESA permits and TSSA solar electric compliance handled in-house where required.

-   20 Yrs GTA
-   Velux Certified
-   Fakro Certified
-   OBC 9.7 Compliant
-   $5M Liability
-   Lifetime Flashing Warranty

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$1,800 to $8,500 per unit CAD, published pricing

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Active GTA Site Crew OBC 9.7 Certified

-   5-Star Satisfaction
-   Top-Rated Toronto Skylight Installer
-   Velux Certified Installer
-   Fakro Certified
-   OBC 9.7 & 9.26 Compliant
-   $5M Liability + Full WSIB
-   Lifetime Leak-Free Flashing Warranty
-   24/7 Emergency Leak Response

Why GTA Owners Trust Us

## Why Toronto Trusts Skylight Installation Toronto for Specialty Skylights

2,000+ skylights installed across the GTA in 20 years, with in-house WSIB crews, certified Velux and Fakro installs and pricing you can see before anyone climbs a ladder.

### 20 Years of Skylight Installation

Two decades installing Velux and Fakro skylights across the GTA, from our first VCI certification in 2004 to three install trucks on the road today.

### Velux + Fakro Certified Installer

Both certifications verified every year. Direct dealer accounts, factory warranty passthrough and model-specific install protocols.

### OBC 9.7 + CSA A440 Compliant

Every install follows Ontario Building Code 9.7 fenestration, 9.26 roofing and CSA A440. Permit coordination is part of the job.

### Full Crew, Zero Subcontracting

Every installer is an in-house, WSIB-covered employee. No rental crews and no subcontractors on your roof.

### Written Workmanship Warranty

Lifetime leak-free warranty on install flashing, plus Velux 10/20-year and Fakro 10-year product warranty passthrough.

### Transparent CAD Pricing

Install, replacement, repair and accessory rates are published. Every quote itemizes unit, labour, permit, flashing and disposal.

Specialty Skylights Services

## 3 Ways We Handle Specialty Skylights Across the GTA

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![Velux VSS solar-powered skylight with solar panel strip on a Toronto roof](/images/misc/velux-vss-solar-powered-skylight-with-solar-panel-.webp) From $3,500

### Solar-Powered Skylight Installation Toronto

Skylight Installation Toronto installs solar-powered skylights for Toronto homeowners who want venting daylight without running an electrical line to the roof. We install Velux VSS solar-powered opening skylights with integrated solar panels, backup rain sensors and remote-control openers, flashed to OBC 9.7 and finished with laminated glass for interior safety. Solar-powered installs run $4,500 to $7,500 per unit depending on size and whether a sun tunnel light kit or Velux Active hub is bundled, with no ESA permit required since there is no hardwired power. Every install is backed by Velux Certified Installer status since 2004, Velux 10/20-year product warranty passthrough, written parts-and-labour warranty, and WSIB-covered crews with $5M CGL.

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![Velux sun tunnel diffuser lighting a windowless upstairs hallway](/images/misc/bright-round-velux-sun-tunnel-diffuser-lighting-wi.webp) From $1,800

### Sun Tunnel Daylighting Installation Toronto

Skylight Installation Toronto installs sun tunnels and tubular daylight devices for dark hallways, closets, interior bathrooms and basement stairwells where a full skylight will not fit across Toronto and the GTA. We drill a 10-inch, 14-inch or 22-inch roof penetration, run a reflective rigid or flexible tube through the attic, and finish the ceiling diffuser so the room gets natural daylight without ceiling access to the roof. Sun tunnel installs run $1,800 for a basic Velux TGR 10-inch kit up to $2,900 for a Velux TMR flexible 22-inch rigid-tube install with solar night light and dimmer. Every install includes OBC 9.7 compliance, factory flashing kit matched to your roof type, Velux Certified Installer status since 2004, and a written workmanship warranty on roof penetration and ceiling diffuser seal.

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![Smart venting skylight closing automatically as rain begins](/images/misc/smart-venting-skylight-closing-automatically-as-ra.webp) From $3,200

### Smart Rain-Sensor Skylights Toronto

Skylight Installation Toronto installs smart rain-sensor skylights that close themselves at the first drop across Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, Oakville and GTA cottages, lofts and vacation homes. We install Velux VSS solar-powered venting units and Fakro FTP-V automatic openers wired to roof-mounted rain sensors, with Velux Active with Netatmo or Fakro Z-Wave for app control from your phone. Rain-sensor installs run $4,500 to $7,500 per unit depending on glass size, Low-E upgrades and whether the Velux Active hub is already in place. Every install includes OBC 9.7 fenestration compliance, factory flashing kit for your roof type, written parts-and-labour warranty, and Velux Certified Installer status since 2004 so the full factory warranty is registered and honoured.

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![Interior bathroom lit by a sun tunnel diffuser](/images/misc/windowless-interior-bathroom-lit-by-round-sun-tunn.webp)

Interior bathroom lit by a sun tunnel diffuser

## What Counts as a Specialty Skylight

Most skylights are fixed units that let in light and that is it. Specialty skylights solve problems a fixed unit cannot: a ceiling too high to reach, a bathroom with no roof above it, a family that keeps forgetting to close the skylight before it rains.

Solar-powered venting units open by remote with no wire run through your ceiling. Sun tunnels bring daylight through the attic into rooms that are nowhere near an exterior wall. Smart skylights close themselves at the first drops of rain. We install all three, with ESA permits and TSSA solar electric compliance handled in-house.

## The 3 Specialty Skylight Services We Offer

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    Solar-powered skylight installation
    
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    ** with Velux VSS and Fakro FXP units, $3,500 to $8,500.
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    Sun tunnel daylighting installation
    
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    ** with Velux TGR rigid tubes, $1,800 to $4,500.
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    Smart rain-sensor skylights
    
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    ** hardwired or solar, $3,200 to $7,800.

## Residential Specialty Skylights

### Cathedral Ceilings

Solar VSS units you could never reach by hand. A Velux VSS solar venting skylight opens by remote and closes itself when the rain sensor trips, so a cathedral ceiling twenty feet high does not need a pole or a ladder to operate. The integrated solar panel and battery mean no wire run through the ceiling, which suits heritage trim and finished interiors.

### Interior Bathrooms

Sun tunnels where there is no room for a shaft. A Velux TGR rigid tube runs through the attic and lands daylight into a small ceiling diffuser, which is the only practical option when there is no full skylight shaft to frame over an interior bathroom. The 10 inch tube suits most powder rooms, while the 14 inch is brighter and better for windowless ensuites.

### Walk-In Closets

Small sun tunnels for true colour light. Walk-in closets rarely have a window and rarely have room for a full skylight shaft, so a 10 or 14 inch Velux TGR sun tunnel is often the only practical way to get real daylight in. We mount the dome on the roof above and finish the diffuser flush with the closet ceiling, usually in under half a day.

### Hallways

Sun tunnels or solar units, depending on attic depth. A short attic run with clear framing suits a Velux TGR sun tunnel and a flat ceiling diffuser, while a deep attic with obstacles to navigate suits a Velux VSS solar venting unit instead. We check the attic on the assessment and recommend whichever fits the build.

### Bedrooms

Solar units with solar blackout blinds. A Velux VSS solar venting skylight over a bedroom gives you remote-controlled fresh air, automatic rain closing and a true blackout blind for sleeping in. The blind is solar-powered too, so there is no extra wiring and no batteries to replace.

### Cottages and Second Homes

Smart rain-sensor units that look after themselves. A Velux VSS or smart hardwired unit closes itself when the rain sensor trips, so a cottage or weekend property can be left unattended without worrying about an open skylight in a storm. Velux Active integration lets owners check and close the skylight from anywhere with cell service.

## Commercial Specialty Skylights

### Offices

Sun tunnels in interior meeting rooms. Interior conference rooms and boardrooms with no exterior wall get real daylight through a Velux TGR rigid tube, which keeps the room off artificial lighting during the day. We run the tube through the plenum or above the drop ceiling and trim the diffuser flush with the tile for a finished, installable result.

### Retail

Tubular daylighting for back-of-house spaces. Stockrooms, staff rooms and back-of-house corridors rarely have windows, and a sun tunnel gives staff a daylight view without giving customers a sightline through the public area. We typically install one 14 inch TGR per 200 sq ft of back-of-house space, phased around store hours.

### Clinics

Interior exam rooms brightened with sun tunnels. Exam and treatment rooms in the middle of a clinic floor get true daylight through a Velux TGR rigid tube, which keeps patients calmer and staff more alert than fluorescent-only lighting. We coordinate the install around patient hours and infection-control protocols, which is part of the planning on the assessment.

### Schools

Corridors and washrooms daylit without big openings. School hallways and washrooms rarely have windows along the full length, and a row of Velux TGR sun tunnels brings real daylight to both without big structural openings. We plan the layout with facility staff and schedule the install outside instructional hours so the building stays open.

## Specialty Options by Technology

### Solar Power

Integrated panel and battery. A Velux VSS solar venting skylight has its own PV panel and rechargeable battery, so it operates without any wire run through the ceiling or finished drywall. In Toronto winter light the battery stores enough charge for normal daily use of the rain sensor, remote and Velux Active app.

### Hardwired Electric

Keypad control under ESA permit. A Fakro FXP preselect electric unit runs on household power with a wall keypad, and we file the ESA electrical permit at cost as its own line on the quote. Best when you want a real switch on the wall and the unit is reachable for a hardwired power run.

### Tubular Daylighting

Rigid reflective tubes with diffusers. A Velux TGR sun tunnel uses a 10 or 14 inch rigid aluminum tube with a highly reflective interior, much brighter than the flexible tubes that gave the category a bad name on early installs. The ceiling diffuser spreads the captured daylight evenly across the room below.

### Smart Sensors

Rain, temperature and humidity triggers. Smart rain sensors trip the motor to close the skylight at the first sign of weather, and indoor temperature and humidity sensors can automate venting on a daily schedule. We pair every sensor and walk you through the triggers at handover so nothing is left to guesswork.

### App Control

Velux Active integration. The Velux Active kit pairs your VSS or VCS skylight with a phone app and an indoor climate sensor, so you can open, close and schedule from anywhere with cell service. Useful for vacation homes and for venting the house before you get home on a hot summer day.

## Specialty Products We Install

| Product | Type | Installed price |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Velux VSS | Solar venting with rain sensor | $4,500 to $7,500 |
| Fakro FXP | Preselect electric venting | $4,500 to $6,800 |
| Velux TGR | Rigid sun tunnel, 10 or 14 inch | $1,800 to $2,900 |
| Smart units | Hardwired or solar with sensors | $3,200 to $7,800 |

## Our Specialty Expertise

Specialty skylights add motors, batteries, sensors and sometimes wiring to the usual roofing and framing work. We handle the ESA permit, commission every unit and pair every remote before leaving. It still blows our mind when we finish one and a dark interior bathroom lights up like it has a window.

## What Actually Stops Homeowners From Choosing Specialty Units

### “Motors will break.”

In our opinion, modern Velux and Fakro motors are reliable, and the manufacturer warranty covers them. Solar units also avoid wiring faults because there is no wire run to fail in the first place. We have changed motors on installations from the early 2000s only a handful of times, mostly on units we did not install.

### “Sun tunnels are just a gimmick.”

Rigid, highly reflective tubes deliver real daylight. Flexible cheap tubes are what gave the category a bad name on early installs, because they lost most of the captured light through the bends. A modern Velux TGR with a straight or gently angled rigid tube can light a 200 sq ft room comfortably on a sunny Toronto afternoon.

### “Smart means complicated.”

We set it up and show you how it works. Pairing the remote, the rain sensor and the Velux Active app takes us about ten minutes per unit, and we run through the everyday controls before we leave. Honestly, the smart features are the reason to buy a specialty unit, not a barrier to owning one.

### “Permits for electrical work sound slow.”

ESA permits for these are routine and we file them. Hardwired units need an electrical permit, but the ESA filing is a short turnaround for the size of work involved. Solar units with integrated panels follow TSSA solar electric compliance, and we handle both in-house so the install day is the install day.

## Specialty Skylight Timeline

### Assessment

Match product to problem. We visit the room, check the attic and the roof above, and recommend the specialty product that fits the actual constraint: a windowless bathroom, a high cathedral ceiling, or an unattended cottage or weekend property.

### Ordering

One to three weeks. Velux VSS, FXP and TGR units ship from Velux Canada and Fakro Canada through our dealer accounts, and most orders land within ten business days. Larger commercial orders or unusual sizes can take the full three weeks.

### Install

Half a day for sun tunnels, one day for solar or electric. We mount the dome, run the tube or wiring, flash the unit to the roof and finish the interior side in one visit. For solar units there is no electrician required on site, which keeps the day simple.

### Commissioning

Pair remotes, test sensors. Every motor, rain sensor and Velux Active connection is paired and tested before we leave, and we show you how the everyday controls actually work. Honestly, this is the part where specialty units feel like the future, and the demo takes about ten minutes per unit.

## Specialty Skylight Cost in Toronto: What You Are Paying For

### Product

Sun tunnels cost least, solar and smart units most. A Velux TGR sun tunnel runs $1,800 to $2,900 installed, while a Velux VSS solar or smart hardwired unit runs $4,500 to $7,800, mostly because of the integrated motor, solar panel and electronics.

### Power

Solar avoids wiring; electric needs an electrician and ESA permit. Solar units install in one day with no electrician on site, while hardwired units add an ESA filing fee and a short return visit for the electrical sign-off. Both work, but solar is the lower-hassle option when the unit can charge from the roof.

### Tube Length

Longer sun tunnel runs add cost. Each extra foot of rigid TGR tube adds material and a little labour, and very long runs over about 12 feet may need an additional elbow or a booster reflector to keep the light bright at the diffuser. We measure the run on the assessment.

### Controls

Remotes, keypads, apps. A basic remote ships with every venting unit, a wall keypad is standard on the Fakro FXP, and Velux Active adds phone app control with an indoor climate sensor. We walk through whichever combination you pick at handover.

### Framing

Standard openings vs small tube openings. A full VSS or FXP opening needs the same rough framing as a fixed skylight, while a TGR sun tunnel needs only a 10 or 14 inch round cut between rafters, which keeps structural work to a minimum. Sun tunnels are usually the right call when framing is the main constraint.

### Accessories

Blinds and sensors. Velux solar blackout blinds for VSS units run $380 to $650 plus install, and add-on rain, temperature and humidity sensors are available for hardwired smart units. We list accessories as their own line on the quote so you can compare apples to apples against other bids.

## Specialty vs Standard Installation vs Replacement: Which Service You Need

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. Hard-to-reach, interior or automated: specialty.

## Fixed, Venting or Solar: Choosing Your Skylight Type

Fixed for light, venting for airflow, solar for remote control without wiring, sun tunnel where a skylight will not fit.

## Specialty Skylight Timeline in Toronto: What to Expect Week-by-Week

Week one assessment, delivery in one to three weeks, install in half a day to a day.

## Why Toronto Homeowners Choose Us for Specialty Skylights

Certified for both Velux and Fakro since 2004, with ESA electrical permits filed at cost and TSSA solar compliance handled in-house. Our WSIB-covered in-house crews have installed more than 2,000 skylights across the GTA, and we detail every opening to OBC 9.7 for fenestration and OBC 9.26 for roofing. Every specialty unit we install is commissioned, paired and tested before we leave, and the flashing is backed by a written leak-free guarantee. Honestly, specialty units are the most fun part of the job for our crew, and that tends to come through in the install.

Field-Tested Workflow

## How Our Specialty Skylights Process Works, 5 Steps

The same five steps on every job, whether it is one skylight over a Leaside bathroom or a warehouse full of bays.

1.  1
    
    ### Problem First
    
    Dark interior room, unreachable ceiling or forgetful closing? We match the specialty product to the actual problem.
    
2.  2
    
    ### Spec + Permit Plan
    
    Unit, power source and any ESA permit identified, with an itemized CAD quote.
    
3.  3
    
    ### Permits at Cost
    
    ESA permits for hardwired units, building permits only if framing is cut. Some installers over-charge for permits thinking homeowners wont check other quotes.
    
4.  4
    
    ### Install + Commission
    
    Installed, flashed, powered and tested, then checked against our founder's specialty checklist.
    
5.  5
    
    ### Show You the Buttons
    
    Remotes paired, sensors tested, quick demo. Then let the skylight do the work.
    

No Hidden Fees

## Specialty Skylights Pricing in Toronto (CAD)

Specialty prices include the unit, flashing kit and any ESA permit for hardwired units.

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Velux TGR sun tunnel

$1,800 to $2,900

CAD, installed

Up to $4,500 for long runs

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Velux VSS solar

$4,500 to $7,500

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No wiring, rain sensor

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Fakro FXP preselect electric

$4,500 to $6,800

CAD, installed

Hardwired, ESA permit

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Smart rain-sensor units

$3,200 to $7,800

CAD, installed

Hardwired or solar

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Every quote itemizes unit cost, install labour, permit, flashing and disposal. The on-site assessment is free anywhere in the GTA. 

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## Our Specialty Skylights Work Across the GTA

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Customer Results

## What GTA Clients Say About Our Specialty Skylights

5-Star Satisfaction · Top-Rated Toronto Skylight Installer

> "Sun tunnel in our windowless powder room and a VSS in the hall, $7,900 CAD for both. Two dark spots gone in one day."

NPNeil P.Danforth East, Toronto

> "Fakro FXP in the kitchen with a keypad, $5,600 CAD including the ESA permit. Quiet motor, clean install."

SDSophie D.Clarkson, Mississauga

> "Solar VSS with rain sensor over our cathedral ceiling. Closed itself during a surprise downpour while we were at work."

VTVikram T.Seaton, Pickering

Service Areas

## Specialty Skylights Across Toronto and 9 GTA Cities

Same crews, same published pricing and the same lifetime flashing warranty from Rosedale to Milton. Pick your city for local permits, neighbourhoods and roof types.

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-   Skylight Installation Toronto Downtown, Rosedale, Yorkville
    
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-   Skylight Installation Mississauga Lorne Park, Erin Mills, Port Credit
    
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-   Skylight Installation Vaughan Kleinburg, Woodbridge, Thornhill
    
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-   Skylight Installation Markham Unionville, Cornell, Angus Glen
    
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-   Skylight Installation Brampton Springdale, Bramalea, Mount Pleasant
    
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-   Skylight Installation Oakville Bronte, Downtown Oakville, Glen Abbey
    
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-   Skylight Installation Burlington Downtown Burlington, Aldershot, Alton Village
    
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-   Skylight Installation Richmond Hill Oak Ridges, Jefferson, Mill Pond
    
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-   Skylight Installation Pickering Pickering Village, Bay Ridges, West Shore
    
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-   Skylight Installation Milton Milton Industrial Park, Bronte Meadows, Harrison
    
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Free On-Site Assessment

## Ready to Book Specialty Skylights?

Tell us about the room, the roof and your timeline. A crew lead visits, checks the roof and framing, recommends the right Velux or Fakro model and sends a written CAD quote within two business days.

-   Itemized CAD quote: unit, labour, permit, flashing, disposal
-   Lifetime leak-free flashing warranty
-   In-house WSIB crew, no subcontractors

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Straight Answers

## Specialty Skylights FAQ: 12 Questions Toronto Clients Ask

### What are specialty skylights?

Products beyond standard fixed units: solar-powered venting skylights like the Velux VSS, electric units like the Fakro FXP, tubular sun tunnels like the Velux TGR and smart skylights with rain sensors.

### How much do specialty skylights cost in Toronto?

Velux TGR sun tunnels run $1,800 to $2,900 CAD (up to $4,500 for long runs), Velux VSS solar $4,500 to $7,500, Fakro FXP electric $4,500 to $6,800 and smart rain-sensor units $3,200 to $7,800.

### Do solar skylights need wiring?

No. The Velux VSS has its own solar panel and battery. Only hardwired electric units need wiring and an ESA permit.

### What is a sun tunnel?

A tubular daylighting device: a small roof dome, a highly reflective rigid tube and a ceiling diffuser. It brings daylight into closets, halls and interior bathrooms where a full skylight shaft will not fit.

### Do rain sensors really work?

Yes. A few drops on the sensor trigger the motor to close the skylight within seconds.

### What permits do specialty skylights need?

Hardwired units need an ESA electrical permit. Solar units with integrated panels follow TSSA solar electric compliance. Building permits apply if framing is cut.

### Do solar skylights work in Toronto winters?

Yes. The battery stores charge, and short winter days are enough for normal use.

### Can I control specialty skylights from my phone?

Yes, with Velux Active or compatible smart home systems.

### Which specialty skylight is best for a high ceiling?

Velux VSS solar, because it opens by remote and closes itself in rain.

### How long does a sun tunnel install take?

About half a day.

### Do specialty units have the same warranty?

Yes, manufacturer warranties apply (motors and electronics often have shorter terms) plus our lifetime leak-free flashing warranty.

### Can I upgrade my existing skylight to solar?

Yes, through a Velux replacement with a VSS in the same size code.

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