Roof space – flexible daylighting tube ducting torn or punctured

Cause

Poor initial installation

Repair

  • if the suppliers or installers are known, contact them and ask their advice about repair or replacement. Daylighting systems are typically complete proprietary systems. Original replacement parts may be available. In some cases, companies may require these to be installed by registered installers

  • badly damaged ducting may no longer reflect light as well as it did originally and will likely need replacing. Replacement components must be kept dry and clean and protected from surface damage

  • minor damage may be able to be fixed with PVC duct tape

  • these systems do not generally require maintenance other than occasional cleaning of the light-capture dome

Cause

Ducting has been torn or punctured when work was carried out in the roof space

Repair

  • as above