How to improve old skylight?

[BF]

Renovating an older Laundry. Have had wall asbestos removed. Ceiling is asbestos, budget doesn't allow at thos stage to touch it. 

Bubble skylight still doing the job, just looks unappealing. 

Can I use a material (not a fabric or blind) to sit inside the lower lip, like a ma hole, to diffuse the light and make it look fresh and not see the cavity and skylight?? Thank you for any help

 

[KD2]

Thanks the diffuser which I think is the inside Perspex like product? Is clear with little triangle type patterning. I think it gets so little sun directly on it I would take more light over heat increase just not sure what best product would be to use. Definitely consider painting white is there a best white to use if o go that way. 

[Dave-1]

Evening @KD2 

Mmmmm Maybe a piece of clear perspex then. The diffuser is also there for privacy in case someone is up on the roof I suppose

As to what white, maybe a bright white of some kind. Have a look at the paint samples and go for something that seems more reflective.

Your existing one should be able to be pushed up and slipped out so you have a perfect template for the clear one.

Dave

[EricL]

Hello @KD2 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us.

I totally agree with @Dave-1 on this one. Adding a reflective material may produce more light, but it will also concentrate the heat inside the tunnel which technically becomes a fire hazard. Dave's suggestion of using brighter paint and a thinner diffuser or even frosted Perspex I believe is the way to go.   

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric