Technical Details
From the roof to the room ...
Dome, base in the same colour as roofing.
Piping of skylight passes through the attic area and brings the day light into the interior.
Final effect - day light was brought to the places where it was impossilble to install even roof window (because of technical reasons).
SKYLIGHTS TYPES
Our company supplies customers with skylights from two different manufacturers - SUNPIPE® (UK) and ODL (USA). For that reason we are able to offer our customers the widest variety of types and diameters in the Czech market. We can offer the most suitable type for every customer!
Regarding projection, skylight´s diameter is the most significant parameter affecting light output.
Skylight´s orientation on the roof is the second most important factor influencing the efficiency. It is important to install the skylight on the most illuminated side of the roof - south is the best.
SUNPIPE SKYLIGHTS
The SUNPIPE is a revolutionary new way to pipe natural daylight from your rooftop into your home - to brighten areas from dawn to dusk where daylight from windows cannot reach.
SUNPIPE is energy free, super reflective tube even extends through adjustable bends and has an internal mirror finish that intensifies and reflects natural daylight delivering free outdoor light to a room or area below - where the light is evenly diffused by a translucent ceiling fixture.
- No structural alterations required, easily fits between joists and rafters.
- No maintenance required and will not leak.
- Top dome is self-cleaning due to its shape and eliminates condensation problems.
- All SUNPIPE systems are guaranteed for 10 years against faulty manufacture.
- Few fixings are required, normal single fixing at base of system.
- Joints are sealed using aluminium tape.
- Can normally be installed in two or three hours.
Sunlight is piped down into the desired room by means of silver coated aluminium pipes with a mirrored surface internally. At ceiling level, the diffuser has the ability to distribute the light in every direction, giving an even spread of light throughout the room.
There is virtually no limit to the length of SUNPIPE or number of bends that can be used and the SUNPIPE can twist and turn easily to take natural light to exactly where you want it.
SUNPIPE Skylights - Basic Information
Skylights SUNPIPE are supplied in two basic kits:
a. For PITCHED roof - 1.5 m long standard kit, incl. 1 piece of the 0 - 30°adjustable elbow and 2 pcs
of 61 cm long piping.
b. For FLAT roof - 0.6 m long standard kit, incl. 61 cm long piping only. DOES NOT INCLUDE ADJ. ELBOW!
You can add 61 cm long piping to the both types of the kits.
Adjustable elbows of SUNPIPE skylight can be provided in two finishes:
- 30° two-segment elbow,
- 45° three-segmet elbow.
30° adjustable elbow is supplied in the basic standard kit for pitched roof. That is enough for most installations on the pitched roof. A SUNPIPE can contain a number of elbows. However, more elbows in the system more overall light will diminish. If many elbows are required, it may be necessary to use a larger SUNPIPE diameter to bring in more light initially.
It is necessary to order special base for installation on the tiled roof or atypical metal sheet roof.
We provide 25 years long guarantee for the skylights SUNPIPE!!!
| SUNPIPE Skylight - dimensions and max. light output | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Standard diameters | Full Sun Summer 105.000 Lux | Overcast Summer 45.000 Lux | Full Sun Winter 20.000 Lux | Illuminated Area | ||
| SP230 | 230 mm (9") | 420 Lux | 200 Lux | 75 Lux | 7,5 m2 | ||
| SP300 | 300 mm (12") | 740 Lux | 420 Lux | 210 Lux | 14 m2 | ||
| SP450 | 450 mm (18") | 1440 Lux | 740 Lux | 320 Lux | 22 m2 | ||
| SP530 | 530 mm (21") | 1880 Lux | 930 Lux | 415 Lux | 40 m2 | ||
| Other diameters | after ordering | ||||||
| SP750 | 750 mm (30") | 3550 Lux | 1800 Lux | 900 Lux | 50 m2 | ||
| SP1000 | 1000 mm (40") | 6300 Lux | 3400 Lux | 1350 Lux | 70 m2 | ||
| 100 Watt light bulb | 170 Lux | 170 Lux | 170 Lux | ||||
Losses in the system of SUNPIPE skylights
A SUNPIPE can be almost any length that you wish, but loses 6% of light for every metre of SUNPIPE. For very long SUNPIPE, a larger diameter should be used. For smaller sizes, the total effective recommended maximum length is 8m, and up to 20m for larger sizes of 450mm and 530mm. There is a 12% light reduction for every 30° elbow used.
There is 2% reflection loss only, i.e. system efficiency is incredible 98%!!!
Maintenance
Due to the shape of the Diamond dome, the SUNPIPE is self-cleaning, since rainwater washes off any dust or dirt and there are no crevices for dirt to collect. The ceiling diffuser fits snugly into the base of the ceiling diffuser to prevent dust or dirt entering the system and as a result the interior mirror finish surface never requires any maintenance. Furthermore, there are no mechanical or moving parts, there is nothing to break down or go wrong - as opposed to an openable window or skylight.
Applications
- 230mm (9") SUNPIPE is suitable for small areas, shower rooms and similar, ie. to suit an area of approximately 6ft x 9ft.
- 300mm (12") diameter SUNPIPE is the most popular of all SUNPIPE sizes and will light up an average sized room of approximately 3m x 4m (12ft x 9ft).
- 450mm (18") diameter SUNPIPE will typically serve an area of 5m x 4.5m (ie. 13ft x 15ft) and is ideal where a 'wow' factor of natural lighting is needed.
- 530mm (21") diameter SUNPIPE is ideal for galleried halls, indoor swimming pools, and similar larger areas.
- The 750mm (30") diameter SUNPIPE produces approximately twice as much light as the 530mm diameter system, and is therefore ideally suited to buildings of more than 7m in height.
Installation
Installation instructions for SUNPIPE skylight, including standard kit parts list (.pdf) - download
ODL SKYLIGHTS
ODL Tubular Skylights bring soft, natural daylight into any room in your home - even the small spaces where larger skylights won't fit. Light reflects through the shaft and is spread throughout interior spaces.ODL Tubular Skylight's patented Solar Lens® dome captures the light and reflects low angle light and more ambient light down through the highly reflective tubing. The reflective tubing maximizes light more efficiently than a traditional drywall skylight shaft, or accordion style flexible tube. The diffuser, which looks like a recessed light fixture, then spreads the light evenly throughout the room.
The patented Solar Lens® dome uses reflex optic technology to gather sunlight, even during low light hours, to increase light through the tube.
ODL's unique dual lens glass diffuser softens and spreads light.
Tubular skylights bring soft natural light into the home. 99% of UV rays are absorbed to protect rugs, furniture, and clothes from fading.
Light output will vary by time of day, roof orientation and shaft length. Tubular skylights are not recommended for heavily shaded roofs.
The Solar Lens Dome features our patented Solar Lens® reflex optics molded into the dome. This prismatic surface increases the amount of light directed downward through the tube. While this occurs throughout the day, it is most noticeable when the sun is relatively low in the sky, such as during the morning, late afternoon, or during the winter months.
The ODL Tubular Skylight is designed for leak-free operation when installed properly. Our metal and injection molded roof flashings are one-piece and seamless to eliminate leakage. Roof sealant should be applied generously to the bottom of the flashing. It is also recommended to use roof sealant to seal screw heads on flashing and shingles to flashing. Tubular Skylights meet the ASTM E-331 Water Resistance Standard.
ODL Skylights - basic information
ODL Skylights are supplied in two basic diameters:
SV 10 - tube diameter 255 mm
SV 14 - tube diameter 356 mm
Both types are supplied in the kit with 1.22 m long piping. The kit is universal - suitable for both flat and pitched roof!
The standard kit always includes 2 pcs of 45° adjustable elbow and 1 pc of 51 cm long piping and a base suitable for flat roofings (shingle, flat metal sheets).
Should you need longer tube than 1.2 m, it is possible to use 51 cm or 122 cm long additional piping. Using long additional piping results in joint elimination, hardness increase and light output loses elimination. For above mentioned reasons, we recommend using long additional piping.
It is necessary to order special base for installation on the tiled roof or atypical metal sheet roof.
We provide 10 years long guarantee for the skylights ODL. However, lifetime is the same as lifetime of SUNPIPE skylights!
Below are guidelines to help determine the number of the skylights for a given space.
| Light Output - Technical Parameters of ODL Skylight SV 10 (255 mm) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Room Area | Illuminated Area | Average Light Output | Day Illumination Factor |
| 2 x 2 m | 4 m2 | 280 Lux | 1,40 % |
| 2 x 3 m | 6 m2 | 187 Lux | 0,93 % |
| 3 x 3 m | 9 m2 | 124 Lux | 0,62 % |
| 3 x 4 m | 12 m2 | 93 Lux | 0,46 % |
| 4 x 4 m | 16 m2 | 70 Lux | 0,35 % |
| 4 x 5 m | 20 m2 | 56 Lux | 0,28 % |
| 5 x 5 m | 25 m2 | 45 Lux | 0,22 % |
| Light Output - Technical Parameters of ODL Skylight SV 14 (356 mm) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Room Area | Illuminated Area | Average Light Output | Day Illumination Factor |
| 3 x 2 m | 6 m2 | 373 Lux | 1,87 % |
| 3 x 3 m | 9 m2 | 249 Lux | 1,24 % |
| 3 x 4 m | 12 m2 | 187 Lux | 0,94 % |
| 4 x 4 m | 16 m2 | 140 Lux | 0,70 % |
| 4 x 5 m | 20 m2 | 112 Lux | 0,56 % |
| 5 x 5 m | 25 m2 | 90 Lux | 0,45 % |
| 6 x 5 m | 30 m2 | 75 Lux | 0,37 % |
| 6 x 6 m | 36 m2 | 62 Lux | 0,31 % |
Loses in the system of ODL skylights
Skylights can be almost any length that you wish, but loses 6% of light for every metre of skylight . For very long ODL skylights, a larger diameter should be used. There is a 12% light reduction for every 30° elbow used.
There is 2% reflection loss only, i.e. system efficiency is incredible 98%!!!
Maintenance
Unlike traditional skylights, cleaning and repainting is unnecessary.
The shape of the dome and flashing virtually eliminates the gathering of debris, which keeps the dome clean and makes the ODL Tubular Skylight completely maintenance free. All assemblies and joints have seals to stop bugs and dirt from entering the tube.
If a bug does ever get into the tube, you can remove the diffuser lens by twisting it counter-clockwise.
Installation
Installation instructions for ODL skylight SV 10, including standard kit parts list (.pdf) - download
Installation instructions for ODL skylight SV 14, including standard kit parts list (.pdf) - download
We also offer you technical consultation regarding projection, designing and realization.
Consultations free of charge!
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