VELUX Rigid & Flexible Sun Tunnel Skylights

Natural light where you never thought possible

VELUX Sun Tunnels for Pitched Roofs – Natural Light for Compact Spaces

The VELUX Sun Tunnel is the perfect daylighting solution for areas where traditional skylight installation isn’t feasible. Designed for hallways, stairwells, powder rooms, closets, and small utility areas, VELUX Sun Tunnels deliver natural sunlight deep into your home—even in spaces without direct roof access.

Whether you’re working with a tight roof cavity or minimal attic clearance, VELUX Sun Tunnels offer quick installation, flexible design options, and impressive light distribution, making them an ideal choice for Ottawa homeowners looking to brighten underlit areas without major renovations.


✅ Product Highlights & Benefits

  • Fast, Hassle-Free Installation:
    Engineered for speed and simplicity, VELUX Sun Tunnels minimize time spent in the roof cavity, reducing disruption to your home during installation.

  • Choose Flexible or Rigid Tunnels:

    • TWR – Rigid Sun Tunnel: Best suited for unobstructed roof spaces, featuring a highly reflective shaft that maximizes light output—ideal for areas needing powerful, focused daylight.

    • TWF – Flexible Sun Tunnel: Designed for obstructed or complex roof cavities, providing an easy workaround when rigid tunnels aren’t an option.

  • Compact Design, Big Impact:
    Each unit is 350mm in diameter, optimized to deliver daylight across a lighting area of up to 9m², perfect for smaller rooms or transitional spaces.

  • Enhanced Light Diffusion:
    Features a dual-layer ceiling diffuser with a unique EdgeGlow design, ensuring soft, even light distribution with a beautiful, contemporary look.

  • Durability & Performance:

    • 4mm toughened external glass for safety and long-lasting performance

    • ‘Stay Clean’ exterior coating helps reduce dirt build-up and cleaning needs

    • Integrated polyurethane cappings with built-in flashing for both tiled and corrugated iron roofs, ensuring a secure, weather-resistant seal

  • BAL 29 Bushfire Rating:
    Rigid sun tunnels (TWR) installed between 18° and 60° roof pitches meet BAL 29 fire resistance standards, making them suitable for more challenging Canadian environments.


Why Choose VELUX Sun Tunnels in Ottawa?

  • Ideal for low-light interior zones where conventional skylights won’t fit

  • Energy-efficient solution that reduces dependence on artificial lighting

  • Clean, modern interior finish that complements any design style

  • Backed by VELUX’s global reputation for quality and Ottawa Skylights’ local installation expertise


Let Ottawa Skylights help you brighten your home the smart way—with VELUX Sun Tunnels that deliver sunlight where you need it most.

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A highly reflective rigid tunnel provides the brightest light

Product features:

Rigid tunnels provide the best light output. It is quick and easy to install!

  • Flexi Loc™ tunnel systems for easy and speedy tunnel assembly- can drop assembled tunnel from top in seconds!
  • Brighter reflected daylight
  • Excellent for long runs- up to 20
  • Installed in as little as 3 hours
  • No structural changes to the house

Flexible tunnel makes installation easy when there are large obstacles

Product features:

Flexible tunnels are recommended when installation around large obstacles such as HVAC, plumbing, multiple trusses etc.

  • Excellent for ease of installation around large obstacles
  • Easily bends around attic obstructions

Pitched TMR

Product features:

  • Pitched flashing provides optimum angle for gathering light from all roof directions.
  • 10” tile flashing kit available. 14” and 22” tile flashings available for the TCR.
  • Impact models available for hurricane prone areas.
  • 99.99% silver reflective layer with a 20-year tunnel warranty, total reflectance +98%.
Low Profile TGR

Product features:

  • Low profile flashing provides an integrated look with the roof line.
  • Pivoting tunnel system and flexible tunnel for a quick and easy installation.
  • Impact models available for hurricane prone areas.
Flat Glass TLR

Product features:

  • Low profile glass design creates sleek appearance on any roofline.
  • Perfect for developments where local ordinances do not allow acrylic dome tubular skylights.
  • Available in 14” rigid only.
  • Prefabricated light tunnel makes it easy to install.
Curb Mount TCR

Product features:

  • One piece metal curb mounted flashing.
  • Low profile dome – acrylic or polycarbonate.
  • Pivoting tunnel system.
  • Available in 14″ rigid.

Ready to talk about VELUX Rigid & Flexible Sun Tunnel Skylights? Simply fill out our brief estimate request form or call us today.

Serving Ottawa On, Gatineau Qc, Wakefield Qc, Chelsea Qc & Surrounding Regions

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