A Unique MAGS Bar Pyramid Replacement

The issues:

The owner of this residence on a ridge west of Fort Collins contacted Skylight Specialists. A large bronze acrylic skylight sat at the peak of the roof. High winds broke some of the screws and it was flapping in the wind.

Three of the four corners are cracked and there is condensation/moisture between acrylic layers.

The owner wanted to increase the pitch of a skylight. However, he did not want to block the view with large pieces of extra lumber.

An image of the residence.
A bronze acrylic skylight on a roof overlooks a vast landscape. Trees surround the scene, with rolling hills under a clear blue sky in the background.

Our solution:

Our customer requested not to install structural support between our MAGS Bar and the existing structure. This is to avoid blocking out the view of the sky. He wants to keep the view as open as possible.

Our MAGS is a non-structural product. We managed to combine a flat 2 x 4 board with a vertical pipe. With support points at the top, in the middle, and at the curb. this created the structural support for the glazing. Our MAGS Bar was fastened to the board. This setup created the desired effect.

View of a roof with a large skylight opening exposing wooden beams. Green trees and hills can be seen in the background. A sense of open space.
Curb can’t be lowered due to tile thickness.
Rooftop construction scene with a pyramid wooden frame and tools scattered. Overlooks a lush landscape with hills, trees, and a serene lake.
The skylight slope matches the roof slope
Sunlight filters through a skylight framing of wooden beams, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Support structure designed to allow view of the sky
A closeup image of gas line pipe and flange holding the MADS Bar framing above the beams.
Pipe and flange supports the MAGS Bar base.

The Results:

A skylight on a roof offers a view of distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
A cozy bedroom featuring a skylight above a neatly made bed, allowing natural light to fill the space. b

Product Used:

  • Extruded aluminum, non-structural, glazing system called MAGS BAR (Multiple Application Glazing System).
  • Custom-sized pyramid with 4 bays and 4:12 pitch. The outside curb dimension is 85″x 95″.
  • Standard aluminum finish is Class 1 black anodized.
  • Solarban 70XL low ‘E’ Solargrey Tempered over Clear. Heat strengthened laminated w/spacer shape 7 ( 2 ) – base 88 1/8″ x height 42″ x 1″ overall.
MAGS BAR logo

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