Operable skylight

A 90° operable skylight lifts the glazed unit or “lid” degrees from the plane of the curb. This type of skylight has different applications and specific functions, one being ventilation. A typical ridge vent or standard operable skylight only opens a few degrees, allowing small amounts of ventilation. VELUX FS fixed skylights are an energy-efficient way VELUX FS fixed skylights are an energy-efficient way to bring sunlight into a home and make dark rooms come to life, all while maintaining privacy. Installing a skylight is one of the most impactful ways to enhance the brightness and beauty of a room.

Our selection includes fixed and operable units in a wide assortment of standard sizes as well as custom sizes. What is operable skylights? Operable roof adds a dose of nature to this industrial Tribeca loft. Invite light and nature views.

Add blue skies and starry nights. Designed for both deck and curb mount installations, the VELUX Electric Fresh Air skylight is the perfect daylighting solution for overhead applications. It allows for abundant natural light, and with the touch of a button, opens to let in fresh air. And if you forget to close it, a rain sensor will shut the skylight during inclement weather.

Wasco, now part of VELUX Commercial, offers a full line of quality structural and unit skylights , continuous vault, and translucent wall systems. Daylighting systems are available with wide range of colors, custom sizes, and glazing options including energy efficient, hurricane rate smoke vent, photovoltaic, and electrochromic. Your Source For Custom Daylighting Solutions. Call Or Request A Quote Online!

View Our Work Online! Need To Speak To Us Directly? We offer an operable , screened skylight that opens with a ten-foot crank operator, to provide ventilation and fresh air into the home. Ventilation improves the quality of the air in your home.

Can be supplied with all available energy performance glass products as well as double domed or pyramid formed acrylic or twinwall polycarbonate. It can be installed on a flat roof at 0° up to a 60° roof pitch on a site-built curb. An openable skylight not only gives you light but also ventilation.

With an electric remote control, opening and closing windows and blinds is as easy as pushing a button. Sometimes you don’t even have to. Skylights can provide ventilation as well as light. VELUX electric openable skylights have rain sensors so when it starts raining, the window closes automatically.

Glass is generally preferred for skylights because it has a more elegant appearance than plastic, offers a clear view, doesn’t scratch, and can be ordered in a wide variety of sizes and types. Choose from a variety of glass and acrylic domed skylight solutions. With our experienced and knowledgeable staff we will continue to expand our well respected brand and broad product line. Free 2-day Shipping On Millions of Items. They allow for ventilation and for fresh air to circulate.

Advanced tubular skylights and sun tunnels can be controlled to dim or brighten the natural light in your rooms and can filter light to areas where windows would be useless. An operable (venting) unit skylight uses a hinged sash attached to and supported by the frame. When within reach of the occupants, this type is also called a roof window. Over three decades of design, manufacturing and installation experience.

Our moving skylight systems are the most innovative operational skylight system on the market. Large glass panels can now move effortlessly on belt driven tracks! It provides an economical alternative for creating a spacious home filled with abundant daylight.

Operable skylights shall be located a minimum of feet from all plumbing vents or the vent shall terminate feet above the skylight.