--- title: The Pros and Cons of Solar Tubes (Sun Tunnel) description: Do you want to add more natural light to your home? If so, you're probably considering a solar tube (also called sun tunnel). But is a solar tube right for you? In this video, I break down the pros and cons of solar tubes to help you determine if it's the right natural light option for you. image: https://www.billraganroofing.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images%20%2849%29.png --- [Skip to main content](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/pros-cons-solar-tubes#maincontent) - Follow Us - [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/billraganroofingnashville/) - [ LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bill-ragan-roofing-company) [«  View All Posts](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog) [Skylights](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/topic/skylights) | [Video](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/topic/video) # The Pros and Cons of Solar Tubes (Sun Tunnel) September 15th, 2022 | 1 min. read - Share This Article - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/pros-cons-solar-tubes) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=The+Pros+and+Cons+of+Solar+Tubes+%28Sun+Tunnel%29&url=https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/pros-cons-solar-tubes&via=) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?url=https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/pros-cons-solar-tubes&title=The+Pros+and+Cons+of+Solar+Tubes+%28Sun+Tunnel%29&summary=Do+you+want+to+add+more+natural+light+to+your+home%3F+If+so%2C+you%27re+probably+considering+a+solar+tube+%28also+called+sun+tunnel%29.+But+is+a+solar+tube+right+for+you%3F+In+this+video%2C+I+break+down+the+pros+and+cons+of+solar+tubes+to+help+you+determine+if+it%27s+the+right+natural+light+option+for+you.) - [**](mailto:?body=https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/pros-cons-solar-tubes) ![The Pros and Cons of Solar Tubes (Sun Tunnel)](https://www.billraganroofing.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images%20%2849%29.png) ![Bill Ragan](https://www.billraganroofing.com/hubfs/Bill%20on%20hiking%20trail.png "Bill Ragan") [Bill Ragan](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/author/bill-ragan) ** Print/Save as PDF ## The pros and cons of solar tubes So, you're turning on lights in the middle of the day because you don't have enough natural light. Because of this, you're probably considering a skylight or solar tube (also known as sun tunnel).  While pretty everyone knows what a skylight is, some have never heard of a solar tube. How are you supposed to decide between the two if you know nothing about a solar tube? For over 30 years, the team at Bill Ragan Roofing has provided transparent information so homeowners can make the right decisions. That's why I'll break down what you need to know about a solar tube.  In this video, you'll learn the pros and cons of a solar tube to determine if it's the right natural light option for you.  After watching, don't forget to check out [How to Hire a Good Roofing Contractor](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/how-hire-good-roofing-contractor) to find a great roofer in your area for your skylight or solar tube needs.  [![roofing contractor questions checklist](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3406853/86214085-ef4a-4bd3-9033-10c5566661a8.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3406853/86214085-ef4a-4bd3-9033-10c5566661a8) #### Table Of Contents ## Related Articles [### 4 Best Skylight Installation Companies in Nashville, TN December 19th, 2025|3 min read ](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/best-skylight-installation-companies-nashville-tennessee) [### How Much Does It Cost to Install a Skylight in 2026? 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