The insulating properties of a glass roof are one of the most important parameters for obtaining an energy friendly and sustainable solution.
Water and air tightness
Most curtain walling manufacturers stand back from making roof glazing.
Sound dampening
Insulating glass units become sound dampening when the different glass layers oscillate at different frequencies.
Ventilation
Natural ventilation and fresh air combined with light helps making a good indoor climate.
Controlling solar heat
If a roof glazing installation is very large or if direct solar glare poses a problem or if the combined energetic calculation for the building so requires...
Fire
In practically all buildings, fire is a real risk, potentially leading to personal damage or damage to assets.
Vertical Glass Solution
In some situations the roof light continues down the vertical facade, and it is appreciated if the architectonical expression from the roof can be kept in the facade.
Static calculations
A roof light is exposed to wind and snow loads, which fully depend on the design of the actual project as well as its location.
Regulatory issues
The European Building Materials Directive, helps ensuring that all building materials fulfill certain requirements.
Impact testing
Falling from height is the largest cause of death in the construction industry, as recorded under the 2011/2012 statistics.
Photo Voltaic Solutions (PV)
There are several possible solutions for placing photo-voltaic solar cells (PV) on a roof.
Swimming pools
Many public swimming pools use roof lights as a source of natural light.
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