Transform Dark Rooms with Natural Daylight – The Monodraught Flat Roof SUNPIPE® System
The Monodraught Flat Roof SUNPIPE® is the perfect solution for bringing natural daylight into rooms with flat roofs, without the need for extensive building work or planning permission in many cases. Say goodbye to gloomy interiors and high electricity bills and hello to bright, healthy, and inviting spaces.
This innovative daylight system captures natural light from your rooftop and channels it down into the room below using a highly reflective tube. The result is a beautiful, diffused light that transforms even the darkest spaces into naturally lit, comfortable environments.
How the SUNPIPE® Works:
- The Monodraught SUNPIPE® system is engineered for maximum light capture and efficiency:
- Diamond Dome: The patented, high-impact clear acrylic diamond dome, featuring UV inhibitors, sits discreetly on your roof and efficiently captures daylight from all angles.
- Super-Silver® Reflective Tube: Daylight is then passed through a highly reflective Super-Silver® mirror-finished aluminium tube. This tube acts as a light tunnel, reflecting and directing the natural daylight downwards with minimal loss.
- Prismatic Diffuser: At the ceiling level, the system features an Orion Curved Microprism Diffuser. This diffuser evenly spreads the natural daylight throughout the room, creating a soft and comfortable ambient light, similar to a traditional light fitting but using only the power of the sun.
Benefits of the Flat Roof SUNPIPE® System:
- Bring Natural Daylight to Dark Rooms: Ideal for hallways, landings, bathrooms, kitchens, offices, and basements where natural light is limited or non-existent.
- Reduce Electricity Consumption: Decrease your reliance on electric lighting during the day, saving money on energy bills and reducing your carbon footprint.
- Healthier & More Productive Environments: Natural daylight is proven to improve mood, concentration, and overall well-being. Create brighter, more inviting spaces for living and working.
- No Planning Permission Required (Typically): In most cases, SUNPIPE® installations do not require planning permission, making it a hassle-free way to improve your home or building. * (It’s advisable for customers to check local regulations to confirm.)*
- Easy Installation: Designed for straightforward installation between joists and rafters, with no structural alterations typically required. Full installation instructions are included.
- Suitable for Various Flat Roof Types: Designed for felt, asphalt, and membrane roofs (Please note: Not suitable for Rubber roofs (EPDM)).
- Self-Cleaning Dome: The top dome is designed to be self-cleaning, minimizing maintenance.
- 10-Year Guarantee: Monodraught SUNPIPE® systems are built to last and come with a comprehensive 10-year manufacturer’s guarantee.
- Versatile Applications: Suitable for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, from homes to offices to large arenas.
Performance
Available in 4 different sizes, the larger the size the more light the sun tunnel for flat roof will pass.
| Area to be Lit (Normal Daylight Condition) |
Sun Tunnel Size |
| Approx 7.5 m2 (80 Sq. ft.) |
230 mm (9” dia) |
| Approx 14 m2 (150 Sq. ft. |
300 mm (12” dia) |
| Approx 22 m2 (230 Sq. ft.) |
450 mm (18” dia) |
| Approx 40 m2 (430 Sq. ft.) |
530 mm (21” dia) |
Extension Calculation
| Overall Length (‘X’) |
No. of Extensions |
| Up to 600 mm (2 ft) |
None |
| Up to 1200 mm (4 ft) |
One |
| 1200 mm (4 ft) to 1800 mm (6 ft) |
Two |
| 1800 mm (6 ft) to 2400 mm (8 ft) |
Three |
| 2400 mm (8 ft) to 3000 mm (10 ft) |
Four |
| 3000 mm (10 ft) to 3660 mm (12 ft) |
Five |
| Over 3660 mm (12 ft) add one length per extra 610 mm (2ft) |
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Delivery & returns information
300mm diameter currently around 6 working weeks. 530mm diameter currently around 10 working weeks. Other stocked sizes remain on standard delivery.