81620 – Skylight Specialists, Inc

December 6, 2019January 20, 2020

Obsolete Roof Windows to Solar Skylights

Zip Code: 81620
Neighborhood: In the Mountains
Project Type: Dome Skylight Replace
VELUX Deck Mount Replace
Product Used: Velux VSS

We were contacted by an absentee owner, residing in Oklahoma, of a condo in the Beaver Creek Lodge in Avon, CO. The condo has two 30 year old obsolete roof windows that no longer opened electrically. Rather than replacing the existing roof windows with a modern, manually operated roof window, we proposed using solar operated…

October 19, 2019October 19, 2019

Velux Roof Window Replacement | Avon CO

Zip Code: 81620
Neighborhood: Avon
In the Mountains
Project Type: VELUX Roof Window Replace
Product Used: Velux Roof Window

Velux GGL to GPU The obsolete Velux GGL roof windows. The owner of this residence located in the Beaver Creek ski resort had screwed the skylights closed for ten years. He contacted us after getting them open again and said it was time to replace them. The center pivoting GGL roof windows have not been …

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June 7, 2019October 23, 2019

1×2 “Combi” VELUX Replacement | Beaver Creek CO

Borders Lodge Skylight Replacement Just a couple miles south of Avon is the beautiful mountain village of Beaver Creek. This popular ski-town is home to the sprawling Borders Lodge, an elegant resort that offers fantastic views from it’s unique location on the hillside. The Borders Lodge also houses several older VELUX deck-mount skylights that were …

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Mountain Skylight Repair | Avon

Zip Code: 81620
Neighborhood: Avon
In the Mountains
Project Type: Skylight Repairs
Product Used: MAGS BAR

A Mountain Skylight That Leaks. This mountain skylight repair project, located in Avon, Colorado, involves a large multi-pane skylight that resembles the roof of a sunroom enclosure. There are two sections joined at a hip rafter. The mountain skylight had leaked for many years—causing damage to the wood structure underneath. Often, these leaks go unnoticed …

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What Is a Curb Mounted* Skylight?

A curb is simply a wooden box that is built higher than the roof and flashed (sealed) to become part of the roof.

The skylight is then dropped over the curb—much like the lid of a shoe box—and attached from the outside.

*Required for roof slopes LESS than 3/12 (14°).

What Is Skylight Flashing?

VELUX EDL Fl. Kit

Flashing is usually comprised of shaped metal in three components:

Head flashing—at the top of the skylight.
Sill flashing—at the bottom of the skylight.
Step flashing—interwoven with the shingles along the sides of the skylight.

Flashing seals the skylight against the harshest extremes of weather and makes either a deck mount skylight or a skylight curb part of the roof itself.

What Is a Deck Mounted Skylight?

A deck mount skylight—unlike a curb mount skylight—is simply attached directly to the roof deck.

The skylight is then flashed (sealed) to become part of the roof.

A VELUX skylight installed with a VELUX flashing kit is guaranteed leak-free for 10 years.

What Is MAGS BAR?

MAGS BAR is a non-structural, maintenance free, aluminum glazing system that is custom built to fit the desired opening.

The bar is designed as a clamping system that sandwiches glazing between two bars. Glazing choices are nearly limitless.

Velux VS Fresh Air Skylights

VS manual venting skylights are perfect for replacing existing deck mounted skylights and new installations on a roof with an average to steep pitch. They come in ten sizes with a daylight area from 2.3 to 10.7 sq. ft.

Velux VSS Solar Fresh Air Skylights

VSS skylights are perfect for replacing existing deck mounted skylights and new installations on a roof with an average to steep pitch.

They come in ten sizes with a daylight area from 2.3 to 10.7 sq. ft.

Velux FCM Fixed Skylights

Required for roof slopes less than 14° or 3:12.
FCM skylights are perfect for replacing existing curb mounted skylights and new installations on a roof with a low pitch.

They come in twelve sizes with a daylight area from 3.1 to 15 sq. ft.
Custom sizes available from 19×19 inches to 51×77 inches.

Velux FS Fixed Skylights

FS skylights are perfect for replacing existing deck mounted skylights and new installations on a roof with an average to steep pitch.

They come in fourteen sizes with a daylight area from 2.8 to 12.4 sq. ft.

Velux VCS Fixed Skylights

Required for roof slopes less than 14° or 3:12.
VCS skylights are perfect for replacing existing curb mounted skylights and new installations on a roof with a low pitch. They come in seven sizes with a daylight area from 2.7-13.1 sq. ft.

Velux VCM Fresh Air Skylights

Required for roof slopes less than 14° or 3:12.
VCM skylights are perfect for replacing existing curb mounted skylights and new installations on a roof with a low pitch.

They come in seven sizes with a daylight area from 2.7-13.1 sq. ft.

Velux Roof Windows

Roof Windows are great for areas where the skylight is within reach. They open up your 5th wall and allow you to bring in the world outside.

VELUX SUN TUNNELS

The Sun Tunnel is one of the most innovative skylight systems. It can bring natural daylight into windowless areas—Ideal for small spaces.

SKYLIGHTS

We offer a wide variety of sizes and types of skylights to fit your every need, providing you with your ideal solution.

Blinds Give You the Ultimate in Light Control

And Increase Energy Efficiency up to 40%!

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Why a VELUX GDL Cabrio Balcony?

Much more than just a window!

VELUX CABRIO® balcony windows can dramatically change a room.

They’re the fastest way to add natural light, ventilation and the feeling of openness to your under roof spaces.

The impact in terms of daylight and fresh air, not to mention the view, is stunning.

Why a Top-Hinged Roof Window?

A loft area isn’t complete without a great view of the countryside or city.

When fully open, they give you an uninterrupted view, while the window sash acts as a roof over the opening.

Because the handle is at the bottom, they are simple to open and close, even when installed high up.

And to make cleaning a breeze, the window swivels in its frame for easy access.

Why a Center Pivot Roof Window?

A center-pivot roof window is easy to operate— even with furniture beneath. The innovative top control bar allows you to open, close and ventilate with ease.

You can install the window lower than an equivalent top-hung operated roof window to get an excellent view while standing and when seated.

Works well in rooms with a low ceiling or where you’d like a better view of the surroundings below.

What Is a Curb Mount* SUN TUNNEL?

A curb is simply a wooden box that is built higher than the roof and flashed (sealed) to become part of the roof.

The SUN TUNNEL is then mounted on the curb—much like the lid of a shoe box—and attached from the outside.

*Required for roof slopes LESS than 3/12 (14°).

SUN TUNNEL Light Kit

It's a UL approved energy efficient CFL (26 watts) light fixture designed especially for VELUX SUN TUNNEL's.

Provides light at night and those dark, stormy days we seldom see in Colorado.

Easy to install in an existing switch circuit.

The Typical Sun Tunnel Installation:

TMR 14 - 14" dia. - 4' Rigid Tunnel - Pitched Flashing
$949* Installed.

Suitable for spaces 10x10 or smaller. Great for closets, hallways, entryways and stairwells. Or task lighting over desks, counters, sinks or work benches.

*There are a number of factors that aren't typical that add to the cost of an installation. For example: Steep roof. Difficult attic access. Tile roof. Extra tubing.

Call us, we’ll discuss solutions.