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Terrific U-value
(one of the lowest on the market)
• 2.0 W/m2K for the frame profile
• Using a Super Low E glass with
a 1.1 mid-pane value, you will
achieve an overall U-value of
approx. 1.45 W/m2K
• Excellent for internal climate
control
• Available for applications not
previously possible
• Energy saving
Brushed stainless steel
• Elegant, aesthetically desirable
profile
• Superior quality
• Great strength for infinite
applications
• Long life
• Low maintenance
• Non-corroding Stainless Steel
(Occasionally, air-borne rust
particles may contaminate the
steel. These deposits can be
cleaned from the surface)
Great spanning capability
• Self-supporting double pitches in
excess of 5m base span
• Slender, elegant side framing
- just 48mm
• Minimal framing maximises light
penetration
• Enhance your architecture with
the range of options
Variable pitch
• Large degree of design flexibility
• Variable angle, self-supporting
double pitch rooflights
• Supported glazing down to 15º
• Integral opening panels down
to 15º
Fully integrated opening
panels
• Flexible – simply add a push bar
and two screws to facilitate
opening
• No increase to the slender panel
framing ensures attractive
solution
• Flush when closed
• Automatic opening available for
comfort ventilation and/or smoke
exhaust
• Entire panel opens to maximise
efficiency of vent area
Beautiful solutions
• Lightweight and unobtrusive
framework will enhance your
designs
• As the material of our time,
stainless steel blends elegantly
with other materials. Often
preferred when good ideas and
successful projects are to be
realised
• Wide choice of standard 3M
colour films or brushed Stainless
Steel finish
• Well-designed junctions and
flashings
Wind and weather tight
• Tested for water- and air-tightness
• Incredible thermal efficiency
• UV-resistant materials
• External EPDM gaskets
• Integral condensation drainage
channels
Economical prefabrication
and installation
• High quality is ensured by sealing
the glazing into the frame in the
factory
• Prefabrication means site
installation is quick & safe
• Crane and scaffolding costs are
minimised
• Earlier completion reduces costs
• Trained Approved Specialist
Contractors provide nationwide
coverage
Varied configurations
• VITRAL roof glazing offers many
possibilities for bringing your
ideas to life
• Single pitch or double pitch
• Gables, hips, valleys and
pyramids
• In-laid rooflights
• Single or multiple tier
• Integrated opening vents
Advice, technical support
and services
• Images of previous schemes to
assist development of ideas
• Principle detail drawings
• Budget cost guidance
• Project calculations for panel
sizes and glass thickness
• Guide lines for supporting
structure, including imposed
kerb loadings
• Vent area calculations
• Specification writing service
• Trained Approved Specialist
Contractors provide nationwide
coverage
• Tendering stage support through
TASC network
• Design and delivery programming
• Operation and maintenance
manuals
Building Efficiency
Quality & Lifespan
Design Flexibility
Integrated Ventilation
Installation Benefits
Design Assistance
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Vitral installer, Cover Structure in Leeds, will soon be installing Vitral's Skyvision Flat Rooflights at Fairfield Primary School.
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24 August 2010, 10.00
Well known Bath Architects, Mitchell Taylor Workshop, have specified Vitral’s A74 roofglazing system for the rooflights in the £1.2 million library for King’s College in Taunton.
The 600sq m library for the private