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The Pros and Cons of Glass and Acrylic Skylights Acrylic skylights were the standard skylights in the 1980’s, but in the early 2000’s companies, like the international company Velux, started mass producing glass skylights. The benefits of these newer glass skylights far outweigh the benefits from acrylic skylights. Cost Velux fixed skylight models are …
A Simple Dome for Dome Skylight Replacement Isn’t the Best Option. However, sometimes it’s the only option. An HOA or neighborhood association may require a dome skylight. To match other existing skylights. It’s a custom size or shape. The benefits of a glass skylight: Standard sizes are less expensive. We do …
Homeowner Associations discover the added value of visual appeal Homeowners and their respective Associations can have what could best be described as a love/hate relationship. Although the intent of an HOA is to serve the best interest of the homeowners, the process can be frustrating. The common concern for HOA’s …
Skylight Curb Adapters work with Flat Glass Skylights We use the Velux FCM or VCM (fixed or venting curb mount) glass skylights for most standard openings. We sell curb adapters if your opening is slightly larger (within a couple inches) of the standard size that Velux offers. A standard 2×4 …
Acrylic or Plexiglas Glazing—Or Glass? Skylights have been utilizing acrylic domed skylights for many, many years. However, it is time for people to realize that glass makes a better skylight glazing material as long as the glass has a good slope, say around a 2 or 3/12 pitch. Glass is …
Skylights can be installed on a low pitched roof successfully You have a couple of different options if your roof is low-pitched and you wish to install a skylight. Install a bubble or domed skylight onto a curb that is at least nine inches high. The dome shape will “shed” …
Acrylic domed skylights or bubble skylights Domed skylights are usually made from acrylic and sometimes polycarbonate. They are the most common skylight type but are really 1980’s type technology. They usually have an aluminum frame with a thermal barrier. There are better quality skylights out there, made of glass instead …
It is not recommended to buy your skylights from box stores We have noticed that box stores sell the least expensive skylights. They will try and push the least expensive options even with a quality product like Velux. Also, the employees simply do not have the experience to know what …
Some insurance companies will want to repair your acrylic skylight instead of replacing it. This is not what you pay your insurance company for. Granted it is cheaper to replace just the outer lens on your skylight but we have seen a lot of problems with these repaired skylights down …
We are entering the 2005 hail season here in Colorado Whenever I hear reports of severe hailstorms on the news or internet the first thing that we do at Skylight Specialists is make sure our customers can reach us by telephone. IS IT TIME TO PANIC? Good question, keep reading …