How strong are skylights?
Cutting a hole in your roof to install a skylight is a big deal! After all, when it comes to skylights, the glass is the pièce de résistance. You want to make sure it holds strong up there on the roof. That's why we offer a variety of glass options designed for strength and safety so you can rest assured the VELUX skylight you install will keep your home safe below.
Laminated Glass: This glass is cleaner, quieter, and safer than any skylight glass on the market today. That's why it comes standard on our deck- and curb-mounted skylights. As laminated glass, our standard glass meets all the safety and compliance codes for out-of-reach applications and includes a 10-year Hail Breakage Warranty.
Impact Glass: Our toughest glass, Impact Glass is highly resistant to penetration from flying debris. If you live in areas prone to large storms, this glass meets the requirements for wind-borne debris protection of the International Building Code Commercial (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), and the Florida Building Code 2001.
Snowload Glass: If you live in an area prone to heavy snowfall, Snowload Glass is the option for you. This glass is reinforced to support the added weight from accumulated snow on the skylight. And, as with every VELUX skylight, it is built to prevent leakage of any kind.
Note: The type of glass in your skylight will depend on the requirements of your city’s building codes.
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Do Sun Tunnel® Skylights Leak?
Not a bit! VELUX Sun Tunnel® Skylights are specially designed and fitted with metal flashing to prevent leaks during heavy rain or humid conditions. During installation, Sun Tunnel skylights also require a smaller opening than traditional skylights, so there is less wear and tear on your roof, ensuring a weather-tight seal.
How strong are Sun Tunnel® Skylights?
If you live in an area with harsh seasonal conditions like hurricanes or wildfires, you may be hesitant to cut a hole in your roof for a Sun Tunnel. But VELUX Sun Tunnel skylights are built to withstand Mother Nature on even her angriest days! With a variety of tough polycarbonate domes and specially designed glass options, including Wildfire and Hurricane Resistant Glass, Sun Tunnel skylights stand strong while meeting stringent housing codes and requirements.
Do Sun Tunnel® Skylights make a space hotter?
Whenever you open a space to let in more daylight, you run the risk of letting in more heat too. That’s why VELUX Sun Tunnel skylights are designed to maximize natural light while minimizing the heat associated with it. Our Sun Tunnel skylights are built with UV-resistant domes or glass to help keep the temperature of your home balanced on hot summer days as well as during the cold winter months. Sun Tunnel skylights are also equipped with a diffuser to softly disperse incoming light and help prevent the excessive heat gain that comes from more direct daylight.
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