Continuous Rooflights

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Continuous polycarbonate rooflights which create thermoformed units, joined without the use of glazing bars.

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Description

Polycarbonate linear rooflights which create thermoformed units, joined without the use of glazing bars. Available in widths up to 2.4 m, with no limit on length.

Features and benefits:

Triple glazed as standard, and formed from enhanced UV-protected polycarbonate with vented airspaces to satisfy the requirements of Part L of the Building Requirements. Single and double-skin options (which fall outside Part L) are also available.

Supplied in two parts: a glazing only, or with a roof attachment.

Non-fragile – achieves a Class B rating to ACR[M]001:2014.

General information

Uniclass 2015	Pr_30_59_72_31 Framed rooflightsPrimary
CAWS	L10/45 Rooflights L10/460 Rooflights

Specification data - Framed rooflights

Product Reference	Continuous Rooflights
Type	Linked dome (CD) Linked pyramid (CP) Thermoformed barrel vault (BR)
Upstand/ kerb	-
Roof attachment	Not required If only the glazing is to be specified. To suit flat board insulation – Code A To suit cut to falls insulation – Code B To suit a cold roof – Code C To suit a built up kerb – Code D To suit a new timber ground – Code E To sleeve over an existing curb or upstand – Code F To suit an existing timber ground – Code G
Glazing details	-
Material	Single skin polycarbonate – Code 01 Double skin polycarbonate – Code 02 Triple skin polycarbonate – Code 03 As standard.
Colour	Bronze Clear Diffused Opal
Security	Not required Intruder grid – Code IG Tamper resistant fixings – Code SS

Standard product features

Fire performance (to BS 476, Part 7):

Class 1, AA designation (national classification), or Broof (t4) European classification for spread of flame.

Product Options

Size (w x l):

Width range includes:

600 mm.

900 mm.

1200 mm.

1500 mm.

1800 mm.

2100 mm.

2400 mm.

Intermediate widths are also available - consult manufacturer for details.

Upstand/ kerb - roof attachment:

Xtralite has developed unique mounting systems to aid attachment and make the installation process easier.

To suit flat board insulation – Code A: Add vertical risers to suit the depth of insulation specified - as standard supplied with a 120 mm vertical attachment to ensure a good interface between board insulation and the rooflight kerb.

To suit cut to falls insulation – Code B: Add vertical risers to suit the maximum depth of the tapered insulation scheme.

To suit a cold roof – Code C: Suitable for a splayed or vertical kerb, 160 mm high.

To suit a built up kerb – Code D: For fixing direct to an existing or new builders kerb.

To suit a new timber ground – Code E: 160 mm high, for fixing to the of a newly constructed timber ground equal to or greater than the depth of the new insulation.

To sleeve over an existing curb or upstand – Code F: Vertical risers are added to ensure the ventilation modules and or glazing do not foul the existing protrusions.

To suit an existing timber ground – Code G: Variable height using PVC-U plugins for fixing to an existing builders kerb or plinth.

Glazing details:

- Material:

Triple skin polycarbonate is supplied as standard, with single and double skin available as options.

- Colour:

Available in four colours:

Bronze: Reduces light transmission and solar gain.

Clear: Offers high light transmission and allows full vision of views or objects.

Diffused: Offers high light transmission and prevents vision of views and objects.

Opal: Prevents vision of views and objects.

Security:

A range of security options is available to prevent unauthorized access, depending on the level of security required.

Intruder grid (IG): 3 mm diameter, fully welded, steel mesh in a 75 mm grid, which is fixed between the upstand and the roof structure. The grid will resist entry even when the rooflight has been compromised or removed.