Skylight installation - design and manufacturing of other glass structures

Skybright Skylight's advanced technology provides clients with a vast range of applications, from standard to custom made units.

Construction in steel (Powdercoated or Wet Spray)
Timber (Varnished or painted)
Aluminum (Powdercoated)
Glass mainly laminated with polished edges
Toughened glass can be used but must be supported on all four sides by a frame
Glass choice is important to reduce heat, glare and UV
Ventilation (i.e. large areas with no vertical ventilation) is important to reduce excess heat. Operated manually or by electronic remote control, smoke detectors, and rain sensors are available
Condensation outlets at base of frame. Moisture can pass through the frame (especially important in Spa's, Bathroom's, Atrium's and Enclosed Pool areas
Glass overhang with aluminum edging is necessary if the vertical glass or wall joins the glass roof, thus reducing stainmarks
Structural glazing tape (Thermobond 6 x 9mm) and structual Silicon are used
Acrylic silicon applied between frame and wall (closes hairline gaps) to complete internal finishing
Screws and fixing bolts (covered with plastic cap heads)

See Glass Roof/Slope Glazing
If butt jointing vertical glass to slope is done without overhang, the staining of upright sections will occur. You will also not be able to have condensation outlets.
If going for ventilating vertical windows, overhang is imperative.

See Glass Roof / Slope Glazing
Generally one can use clear glass or tinted for aesthetics, as there is no heat build up in open sided areas.

See Glass Roof / Slope Glazing
Large glass area on patio's are not always practical as one is only protected against the rain and not the direct sunlight. (Unless blinds are fitted)
If going for a Solid Roof, Skylights should be fitted in the vicinity of a window or sliding door to allow light to pass into the adjoining room/rooms.
The Skylight should be ± 800 in width and ± the same as the door or window in lenght. This will allow the same amount of light in, as before the patio was added.
If patio has a balcony on top, see Glass Floors.

Frame constructed in aluminum.
Welded Corners.
Condensation outlets.
Frame Powdercoated (Important because Silicon has better adhesion)
Glass laminated with polished edges.
Glass butt joined together with structural clear (Inside and outside glass) Maximum size glass to glass. Pyramid 2m x 2m, Rectangular 1.2m x 10m.
Frame size (Custom Made) ± 50mm bigger than hole size.
Opening units open manually with a rod or electronically operated remote, smoke detectors and rain sensors also available.

Timberframed unit (internally only)
Aluminum (Powdercoated)
Pre-made flashing unit with lead apron (Tiled Roof / Thatch) (Flat soaker system i.e. slate)
Glass laminated, or toughened (Double glazing also available)
Groove in timber to receive vertical ceiling board.
Skylight gives ± 5 times more light than the same size would do on a vertical wall.
Unit custom made to fit. Kit form also available in standard sizes.

Frames constructed in steel or aluminum.
Frames Powdercoated.
Glass panel is usually 32mm or 42mm thick multi laminated glass.
It is important to waterproof correctly and to use a compatible waterproofing system with the existing waterproofing to ensure a watertight unit.
See patio skylight systems for more info.

Frame "Plastic"
Top Clear Acrylic
Tube: Flexible silver foil or solid polished aluminum tube.
A diffuser on the ceiling.
Standard maximum size 500 m/m
These units are best in small dark areas such as pantries, guest loo's and passages where conventional skylights will not fit. Not recommended for larger areas.