Jennian homes enhances show room with Solatube skylight installations 

Jennian Homes, a well-respected name in the New Zealand homebuilding industry, has made a strategic decision to install Solatube skylights in their West Coast show room. This initiative, spearheaded by Frank, the managing director and owner of the West Coast Jennian Homes franchise, aims to provide potential homeowners with a firsthand experience of the benefits of Solatube skylights. 

A journey to becoming a Solatube licensee 

Frank's journey as a Solatube licensee began through his association with Jennian Homes. During a conference in Fiji, shortly after acquiring the Jennian Homes franchise back in 2014, Frank saw the potential of integrating Solatube skylights into their home designs. This marked the beginning of a fruitful partnership between Jennian Homes and Solatube. 

A unique demonstration in the show room

The decision to install Solatube skylights in the Jennian Homes show room was not just for display purposes. Frank wanted to move beyond using artificial trade lights to demonstrate the product's capabilities. By installing a live, functioning Solatube skylight, potential customers can witness the real-life benefits of the natural daylighting solution that is Solatube in a home setting. This approach allows visitors to experience firsthand how Solatube skylights can transform living spaces. 

One standout feature in the show room is the installation of a Solatube 160DS in a bathroom display, complete with a ventilation add-on kit. This setup effectively demonstrates how the product can enhance a bathroom, providing ample natural light while also addressing ventilation needs. The live demonstration offers a tangible example of what homeowners can achieve with Solatube skylights in their own bathrooms.  

Jennian Homes has also showcased Solatube Skylights in a general living area, which can be considered a living room highlighting the versatility and wide-ranging benefits of a Solatube Skylight. Having these installations in multiple rooms clearly shows customers their needs can be met with just one product and helps them visualise how it would personally look in their home. 

"We’d love to be able to demonstrate the effectiveness to our clients with the live Solatubes – they will be impressed!"

- Frank O'Toole Managing Director of Jennian Homes West Coast

A resounding recommendation 

Based on the positive feedback and the effective demonstration in their show homes, Jennian Homes wholeheartedly recommends Solatube skylights. Frank believes that seeing the product in action is the best way to showcase its advantages to potential customers. The live installations provide an authentic experience, helping customers understand the impact of natural light on their living spaces – except if they come at nighttime Frank jokes. 

Jennian Homes' integration of Solatube skylights in their show homes highlights their commitment to providing innovative and practical solutions for their customers. By offering a real-life demonstration of Solatube skylights in multiple home areas, Jennian Homes helps potential homeowners make informed decisions about enhancing their homes with natural daylight.  

Visit the Westport Studio J to experience the brilliance of Solatube skylights firsthand.

Westport Office: 128 Palmerston Street Westport
Ph: 03 789 5050
Weekdays 9am - 4pm, Saturday by appointment