FAQ

Q.  Is this just another skylight?
No. Skylights are little more than a window in the roof with no capability to illuminate rooms with drop ceilings. Additionally, they admit high-glare light and radiant heat at high sun angles. Both Natural Lighting Co., Inc. systems increase sunlight admitted to the building throughout the day and project the light downward as much as 12 feet via the lightwell and evenly illuminate the space below. The Length of time the daylight can be effective will vary depending on the use of the Active or Passive system.

Q.    Won’t the daylighting unit bring in a lot of heat?
No. Heat gain from the units is less than the heat produced by electric lighting sources and other skylights because: (1) Natural light contains half as much heat per lumen as artificially produced light; (2) Unlike skylights, the mirror panels on the active units provide partial shade from intense mid-day summer sun, reducing radiant heat; (3) The sealed lightwell with multiple lenses insulates against conducted heat much like a thermopane widow; (4) The diffusion process breaks up radiant heat and eliminates hot spots. Use of the So-Dark Motorized Shade Screen in either the Passive or Active System can be used to mange the amount of light and thus heat.

Q.    Can a leak free installation be assured?
Yes. Natural Lighting Co., Inc. units will not leak when installed in accordance with our field tested installation procedure using space-age urethane and elastomeric sealants.

Q.    Will intruders find Natural Lighting Co., Inc. units a point of easy building access?
No. In high crime areas, or where the value of the building contents so dictate, we can install our Integral Curb/Security Grille. Polycarbonate secondary lenses are also available to insure that the openings are burglar resistant.

Q.    Is there a way to directly off-set the purchase cost of Daylighting?
Yes. All Natural Lighting Co., Inc. products can be leased or financed. In addition, energy savings, depreciation, artificial lighting maintenance savings and incentives form local utility companies will contribute to off-set the total cost of a system, in some cases as short as 2 years.