Natural Light tile roof tubular skylight dome, turret and flashing

Tubular Skylight Installation on Tile Roofs

There are a few ways to install our tubular skylight on clay tile roofs or roofs with thick roofing material. Considerations include the slope of the roof and if you prefer to attach the skylight directly to the roof or to a pre-built curb.

Most tile installations using the pitched or flat roof models will require a Tile Flashing Skirt. If the tiles are very thick, a Turret Extension should also be used.

Tile Roof Installation Options:

Pitched Roof Model with flashing skirt (turret extension optional)
Flat Roof Model with flashing skirt (turret extension optional)
Curb Mount Model (low slope only - flashing skirt or turret not needed)

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Natural Light tubular skylight installation on tile roof

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Tile Roof Tubular Skylight

10" | 13" | 18" Models

Tile Roof Overview

Choose from Pitched, Flat Roof or Curb Mount models
Most pitched and flat roofs installs will require a Flashing Skirt
Optional Turret Extension raises dome 3 inches to clear thicker tiles
Installs easily with no structural changes or wiring required
Performs optimally from sunup to sundown
Disperses light evenly while blocking 99% of harmful UV rays
Condensation release dome prevents fogging due to humidity
Aluminum housing is powder coated both inside and out to prevent corrosion
Available in 3 colors: Black satin, bronze gloss or mill-finish

Manufactured using Quality Components more about Components

High Impact Acrylic Dome - with stress collar to prevent dome from cracking under temperature fluctuations
Commercial Grade Aluminum Flashing - heavy-duty, seamless, and leakproof
Light Pipe - silver coated aluminum, 98% total reflectivity
Diffuser - choice of 4 styles to disperse light evenly without hot spots or glare
White Aluminum Ceiling Trim Ring - attractive, blends into any home decor

Available Accessories see Accessories

Vent Kit (10" only)
Dimmer Kit
Solar LED Light Kit

Electric Light Kit
Angle Adapters
Extra Light Pipe Sections

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Tile Roof Flashing Skirt

Most tubular skylight installations on tile roofs will need an additional flashing skirt. The custom designed flashing skirt is installed over the tubular skylight flashing to ensure a weather-tight installation and is available for our 10”, 13” and 18” models.

The flashing skirt is made of a soft, heavy-gauge aluminum that can be molded over any tile shape. The rubber seal fits over the base of the flashing. The steps to install a tubular skylight on tile roofs are slightly different than a standard installation. Please refer to our detailed installation instructions.

Natural Light tubular skylight turret extension accessory

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Turret Extension for Tile Roofs

The turret extension is a uniquely designed extender for the tubular skylight and may be required for some high-profile S-tile roof installations. It raises the dome assembly up 3 inches to allow additional room for thicker tile roofs.

The turret is slipped over the flashing top opening to accommodate the additional height of the S-tiles. It is available for the 10” and 13” tubular skylight models in powder coated black or mill finish.

EASY INSTALLATION: Natural Light tubular skylights installation requires no structural changes or wiring. Only basic DIY skills needed and can be completed in about 2 hours.

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Installation Cutaway

Installation procedures vary between the curb mount, pitched and flat roof models. Pictured is a flat roof model installed on a tile roof with a flashing skirt and turret extension. All components and hardware are shown. Please follow the detailed instructions for your model and roof type.