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Let There Be Light (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Basement living spaces need all the sunlight they can get. So when Washington design/build contractor Chris Landis' clients asked for an outdoor deck that wouldn't block light into the window wells of their downstairs family room, he came up with a novel solution: a deck with a translucent floor made out of Chroma load-bearing fiberglass panels from 3form. "They let light through to below, like a skylight you can walk on," he says.

Tubular Skylight with Solar-Powered Dimmer (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

The solar-powered dimmer for the manufacturer's Energy Star-qualified tubular skylight allows users to control the amount of light entering through the skylight and does not require hard-wiring. The solar panel charges four AA NiMH batteries that power a three-button control that operates the dimmer. The control also serves as a two-LED nightlight. 800-635-4968.

Solatube International Inc. Introduces Zero-to-10-Volt Daylight Dimmer (ebuild)

Solatube International Inc., the worldwide leading manufacturer and marketer of Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs), has announced the introduction of its new Zero-to-10-volt Daylight Dimmer, representing a more sophisticated level of daylighting control. Architects, designers and lighting engineers can now integrate Solatube Daylighting Systems into existing lighting systems, allowing for complete scene and time control for daylight delivery.

Solatube International Inc. Introduces Solatube Designer Touches (ebuild)

Solatube International Inc., the worldwide leading manufacturer and marketer of Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs), has introduced the first-ever line of designer daylighting options, Solatube Designer Touches. The premium accessory line for the Solatube Daylighting System provides new options for homeowners looking for stylish lighting options for their homes and for designers integrating daylighting into their projects.

Solatube International Inc. Spearheads Successful Campaign for New TDD Category (ebuild)

Solatube International Inc., the worldwide leading manufacturer and marketer of Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs), actively and successfully pursued the inclusion of a special subsection for TDDs within the Construction Specifications Institute's (CSI) widely-recognized MasterFormat. MasterFormat is a structured hierarchy of divisions and sections within each division to standardize information for construction project manuals.

Solatube International Inc. Introduces New Daylighting System for Residential, Commercial Markets (ebuild)

Solatube International Inc. announced today the launch of its most technologically advanced product to date - the all-new Solatube Daylighting System. Solatube International has played an instrumental role in defining the category now referred to as the Tubular Daylighting Device (TDD) and in seeking industry recognition by such professional organizations as the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and the Illuminating Engineering Society of America (IESA). Solatube International is by far the dominant player in this category.

Skylights (REMODELING Magazine)

The latest in skylights.

The Number One Way to 'Go Green' (ebuild)

The National Building Museum, Washington, D.C., and the American Society of Interior Designers Foundation, Washington, D.C., recently recommended that the number one way to "go green" in a home is to add more natural lighting with windows or skylights and purchase major appliances with an ENERGY STAR rating. ODL has made it easy to meet these recommendations with its Tubular Skylight. The ODL Tubular Skylight meets nationwide ENERGY STAR criteria and brings natural daylight into the home,

Products Roundup (REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Magazine)

The latest products for roofing, siding, window and decking pros.

DLX15 Tubular Skylight (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

DayLite. The DLX15 tubular skylight illuminates up to 150 square feet, while the DLX30 illuminates up to 300 square feet. The DLX30 has a 12-inch double dome on the roof, providing complete isolation from external weather conditions. The dome's "fly-eye" lens and lower diffuser lens are multi-faceted prismatic moldings that trap a second layer of air for additional insulation. 888-329-5483.