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Nanotechnology and Its Uses for Skylights and Glazing Low e3 glass is standard on all Velux skylights, but what is Low e3? Low-e3 coatings reduce the amount of ultraviolet and infrared light that can pass through glass without compromising the amount of visible light transmitted. Low e3 coatings …
The Proper Way to Fix a Skylight from Leaking The first step we take in a skylight repair is to diagnose the issue. Is it the skylight, the flashing, the roof, or something else that is causing the leak. It’s easy to blame the skylight, …
Terminology for Curb Mounted Skylights The picture shows the cross-section of a curb mounted skylight. It illustrates how a curb sits on your roof with the flashing attached to the skylight. The skylight sits on top of the curb (like a lid on a shoe box) and …
When should my new skylight be installed? We get asked a lot when is the best time to replace or install a new skylight. People typically believe that the best time is when they are getting a new roof. While is some cases it is helpful to …
What to Avoid in Repairing Your Skylight Do not apply tar or mastic-type materials to your skylight or flashing. It might seem like a good idea for its low costs. But this is one situation where you get what you pay for. The roofer has …
The Best Way to Block Heat from Entering Your Home Low E³ Glass Modern technologies produce glass coatings with impressive statistics—they let in most of the light and very little of the heat. Replacing your glazing to the new highly energy efficient options is the best …
Glass Vs Acrylic, What Exactly Is the Difference? Cost Velux fixed skylight models are cheaper than acrylic. Custom glass skylights cost more than custom acrylic skylights. The View Glass skylights have a near perfect transparency rating. Acrylic by it’s nature, can add a wavy distortion to the view …
History of Velux Skylights Velux is an international company that has been in business since 1941. The story goes that during World War II Mr. Villum Kann Rasmussen was asked to try and find living space for thousands of people that were homeless that had their homes …
Why does my skylight leak and can it be repaired? All skylights, whether they are commercial or residential skylights, can be repaired. Residential Skylight Repair However, with small residential skylights it may be a good decision just to replace the skylights and not to repair …
What is the difference between a skylight and a roof window? Roof Windows Roof windows are skylights that you can walk up to (usually in an attic or loft) and open just like a window. There are even roof windows that open into a small balcony allowing you to …