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The installation of two VCS skylights brings the total to nine skylights! We installed the first two skylights on this residence in the Cherry Creek neighborhood of Denver in the summer of 2015, three in 2016 and two each in 2016 and 2017. This valued …
two VELUX VCS 4646 skylights Outdated acrylic domes in need of replacement offer an opportunity to upgrade. The old dome skylights had definitely seen better days and were overdue for replacement. As can be seen in the photos below, there have been multiple attempts to …
The leaking custom skylight needs a replacement. In the path of the May 2017 hailstorm, this aging skylight ended up covered with a tarp to prevent further leaks and damage. The house was built in 1961 and while the skylight may not have been that …
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. …
All Velux skylights are ENERGY STAR certified, saving you money and helping the environment, but what is the ENERGY STAR program? About ENERGY STAR: ENERGY STAR is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) voluntary program that helps businesses and individuals save money and protect our …
An outdated custom skylight. Built in 1997, the owners of this residence in Denver’s Hilltop neighborhood had to face the facts. Their skylight had to be replaced. The original skylight was constructed inexpensively…
Replacing Glazing in Sunrooms or Sunspaces Many factory built sunrooms were manufactured with 30″ wide spacing on their aluminum rafters. They also designed the system to utilize 30″ or 46″ long panes of glass for ease of shipment and installation. A very light duty crossbar …
How Big of a Skylight Do I Need? There is no easy answer to this question, as everyone’s needs are different. Our salesmen are trained to understand all potential aspects of a home, and recommend a personalized quote for the best possible skylight and location. We …
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 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 …