Skylights
We decided not to install those ‘plastic’
skylights
that invariably leak.
We wanted dependable properly designed units.
So, we
designed the right ones for geodesic dome homes.
Our skylights are available in a large variety of sizes
and shapes.
Each one is custom built at our glass plant at Natural Spaces Domes for
the
view you want from your dome.
Our Standard Skylight Specifications:
3/16" clear tempered glass, all panes (on a triple pane unit, all three panes
are tempered). On larger units 1/4" tempered glass is used. Prices
shown are for
double pane, tempered, clear glass. 3/4" insulated air space between each
pane.
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Structural Southern Pine 2x4 frame serves as structural frame.
Our skylights do not require any additional structural framing. The wood
frame is covered on the outside by aluminum flashing with a special dark brown
enamelized
paint (options available). The flashing extends 5 1/2" from the edge of
the frame.
Exterior joint between frame and glass is covered by custom aluminum "Top
Cap"
which is anodized bronze. The "Top Cap" is attached to frame with
stainless steel
screws and washers with EDPM gaskets. "Top Cap" is sealed along edges with
butyl tape seal.
Skylights come assembled with flashing and top cap attached, ready for installation. Zinc plated lag screws and washers are provided (for mounting from the inside).
There is a 10 year guarantee against moisture between the panes on all units
installed at less than 15° slope from vertical. There is a 5 year
guarantee against moisture between the panes on all units installed at more than
15° slope fromm vertical.
And,
we also sell Velux operating skylights for egress.