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Products available to block the glare from your skylight This time of year some people experience too much heat gain and/or glare from their skylights. You have several choices: Replace the glazing, Could be a higher performance glass or replace the clear acrylic dome with a bronze dome Apply sunscreen …
Velux has curb mount skylights that are non-operable and operable Velux moved out of the world of supplying only deck mounted skylights many years ago. They have built a very nice curb mount non-operable (fixed) glass skylight (FCM) using newer technologies such as rubber for their interior frame instead of …
How to stop condensation and snow from accumulating on your skylight glass Electrically heated glass is a great product in certain situations. Example: There is a hotel in Vail that has a glass awning over the drive-through entryway. Their problem is that too much snow accumulates on the north side. …
Why do some skylights “perspire” and leak water into the home Condensation on windows and skylights can be not only troublesome but cause damage to finishes and substructures. This problem can occur when it is cold outside and warm inside, especially with moist air. This problem occurs most often with …
Why buy a custom skylight when a standard one will fit? Velux makes a curb mounted skylight called the FCM Model. This is a great skylight but the only problem we have found is that the standard sizes don’t always fit existing curbs. The solution we have found is an …
Velux has an updated Sun Tunnel Model Velux has improved their Sun Tunnel product. It is easier to install, has a factory sealed double glazed ceiling lens and has an adjustable flashing kit for pitched roofs. Velux continues to improve all of their products over time and we are excited …
Colorado is an area that has found good uses for skylights Denver, the front range and the entire state of Colorado enjoy the benefits of skylights. Colorado has the most sun days available in a winter climate and therefore taking advantage of all that available sun brings excellent results into …
Access your flat roof through a skylight Roof Doors There are situations where it would be nice to be able to walk up a set of stairs and out a door onto your roof. We get requests for this especially when people want to install a deck on their roof …
RV Skylights Are Designed Differently for Campers RV owners can benefit from the beauty of natural light, but skylights on RVs need to be designed differently than traditional skylights. They need to account for motion, a different type of roof deck, for example. FOR INFORMATION ONLY Skylight Specialists, Inc. does …
Rains and fast melting snow brings out skylight problems Spring showers bring not only welcomed flowers, but all too often they usher in a downpour of calls from people experiencing leaks in their skylights. It is especially prevalent because large amounts of water can assault the skylight and the skylight …
