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Geo-Roofs®, 70 mm-thick panels (0.57 W/m²K)
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Kalwall diffused natural daylighting Skylights. Man safe and OSHA fall through compliant.
Rooflight applications.
S-lines:
Budget friendly, flat curb-type skylights are available in standard 1′ increments, either 4′ or 5′ W, from 4′ to 20′ L. Units are curb ready, with factory sealed aluminum perimeters, for rapid install.
Pyramids:
Factory pre-engineered in three standard pitches, from 4′ to 20′ W, in even one foot increments. Pyramids are designed for rapid installation from the outside and may be removable.
Geo-roofs®:
A stunning and cost effective top lighting option, Geo-roofs® come from 8′ to 24′. Geos are a favorite in retail and lobby areas, as diffuse daylighting bathes areas below and showcases goods with perfect colour.
Features and benefits:
Kalwall is not a glazing panel but rather a structural sandwich panel with outstanding load capacity and structural integrity that polycarbonate systems
and insulated glass units (IGU) simply cannot match.
With a high strength-to-weight ratio, Kalwall panels are both strong and lightweight. This makes the installation process easier and reduces extraneous structural support framing, saving both time and money. All Kalwall systems are very low maintenance. The panel’s FRP faces have self-cleaning properties, are resistant to dirt and particulate build-up, and can handle harsh chemical and environmental exposure.
The panels block harmful UV-A and UV-B rays while transmitting the full spectrum of visible light for perfect colour rendition within interiors. With a wide range of translucent insulation options, Kalwall’s thermal performance reduces HVAC heating and cooling loads while harvesting daylight to cut artificial lighting usage.
Fibreglass Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Faces:
Kalwall has developed a full line of high performance FRP face sheets including the latest generation of Super Weathering (SW) formulations that are unrivalled in the industry. Along with a variety of high performance options, Kalwall offers both standard and optional colours and finishes in order to provide designers with more flexibility. Translucent White and Crystal FRP face sheets are standard. The four Kal-tints are optional. Optional FRP finishes are available for interior face sheets only.
Color | White Grey Blue Red Green |
Finish | Mill Guidance for specification option: Aluminium Mill finish Anodized Guidance for specification option: 215R1 Clear Anodized, 204R1 Clear Anodized, 311 Light Bronze Anodized, 312 Mid Bronze Anodized, 313 Dark Bronze Anodized. Painted Guidance for specification option: Kalwall Corrosion Resistant Finish (KCRF) in standard colours or custom |
Material | Aluminium Composite Fiber-glass Glass Fibre Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) |
Shape | Rectangle Guidance for specification option: S-lines. Circle Guidance for specification option: Geo-Roofs®. Square Guidance for specification option: S-lines/ Pyramids Manufacturer guidanceBase shape only; see variants for further details. |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | 70 mm 100 mm |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | L10/460 Rooflights |
Rooflight | Pyramid. |
Outer dimensions | Ø 2438 mm. Guidance for specification option: Outside curb dimensions across corners: 2640 mm. Ø 2743 mm. Guidance for specification option: Outside curb dimensions across corners: 2969 mm. Ø 3048 mm. Guidance for specification option: Outside curb dimensions across corners: 3299 mm. Ø 3353 mm. Guidance for specification option: Outside curb dimensions across corners: 3629 mm. Ø 3658 mm. Guidance for specification option: Outside curb dimensions across corners: 3959 mm. Manufacturer guidanceOutside curb dimensions across flats. |
Glazed panel | Flat. |
Colour/ Finish (external) | Crystal SW-E. Guidance for specification option: Standard. White SW-E. Guidance for specification option: Standard. |
Colour/ Finish (internal) | White B-3C. Guidance for specification option: Standard. |
Thickness | 70 mm. |
Configuration | Reverse Shoji, 500 x 200 mm. Reverse Shoji, 500 x 300 mm. Reverse Shoji, 600 x 300 mm. Shoji, 200 x 500 mm. Guidance for specification option: Shoji Grid Cores are standard. Nominal grid sizes are 305 x 609 mm and 609 x 305 mm for 1220 and 1524 mm wide panels for standard flat or optional Kalcurve panels. Panel spans will vary with different grid cores and spacings. Consult the factory for information based on project requirements. 203 x 508 mm, 508 x 203 mm are common options. Aerogel is available. Shoji, 300 x 500 mm. Manufacturer guidanceVarious types/ styles are available in different sizes, consult literature for details and insert requirements. |
Insulation | 0.57 W/m²K. |
Support | Self supported. Supported. |
Pitch | 15°. Bespoke. Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements. |
Colour | Mill finish. Kalwall Corrosion Resistant Finish (KCRF) - Aluminium 79. Kalwall Corrosion Resistant Finish (KCRF) - Banner red 90. Kalwall Corrosion Resistant Finish (KCRF) - Black 95. Kalwall Corrosion Resistant Finish (KCRF) - Blue 15. Manufacturer guidanceThe Clamp-tite™ fastening system is available in either mill finish or Kalwall Corrosion Resistant Finish (KCRF), a high performance, fluoropolymer-based coating that meets the performance requirements of AAMA 2604. (AAMA 2605 and anodised options are available with some product exceptions). KCRF is highly resistant to acids, alkalis, salt, industrial and moisture-laden atmospheres. |
Reaction to fire | In accordance with EN 13501-5: 2005: BROOF(t4). In accordance with BS 476:3 2004+A1 2006 + A2 2007: EXT.S.AA. |
Deflection | L/44. L/60. L/120 Bespoke. Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements. |
Watertightness | Manufacturer’s standard. Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details. |
Air permeability | Manufacturer’s standard. Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details. |
Impact resistance | 350-520 kg static load in accordance with ASTM E661-03. Guidance for specification option: OSHA Fall Through Compliant (requirement exceeded (300 kg) without the need for external screens or guardrails) - OSHA Standard 1910.23: sub part D Walking-Working Surfaces. |
WindLoadRating | To EN 13116/ EN 12153: 1600 N/m². |
Glazing bars | Aluminium Grid Core Interlocking I-beams. Thermally-broken Grid Core Interlocking I-beams. |
Glazing | Smooth Fibreglass Reinforced Polymer (FRP), 1.78 mm thick (external), 1.14 mm thick (internal). |
Fasteners | Clamp-tite™. |
Light transmission | 5% (White SW-E)/ 6% (Crystal SW-E). |
Solar heat gain coefficient | 0.06 (White SW-E)/ 0.07 (Crystal SW-E). |
Contains Red List materials | No |
Embodied carbonA1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804 | 76.6 kg CO₂ eq/m² Guidance for specification option: Figure show is based on 1m2 of Kalwall translucent panelsin to the standard Aluminium Clamptite frame. See attached EPD "EU Skyroofs" for full details Manufacturer guidanceEPD's can be downloaded from NBS for both wall and roof systems |
Recyclability | Can be recycled - See guidance Manufacturer guidanceKalwall has a design life of 25 years with minimal maintenance. Made from Aluminium and FRP it is chemical and rot resistant. UV stable to full body depth, it will not yellow. The FRP facesheets are also engineered to incorporate a glass erosion barrier, preventing fibre bloom. The Aluminium frame is easily recycled, the FRP sheets can be separated and ground to a powder and added back into GRP production. |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 95 % Manufacturer guidanceRecycled content can be up to 95% depending on configuration and speciation. |
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Kalwall - Product Guide - Skylights
Kalwall - Backlighting
Kalwall - Daylight modelling
Kalwall - Diffused daylighting
Kalwall - Durability
Kalwall - Low Maintenance
Kalwall - Museum Quality Daylighting
Kalwall - Protection and Security
Kalwall - Reduced Glare
Kalwall - Retrofit and renovation
Kalwall - Sector Report - Sport & Leisure
Kalwall - Sector Report - Education
Kalwall - Sector Report - Transportation
Kalwall - Solar Control
Kalwall - Thermal Performance
White Paper - Creating A Safer Built Environment
White Paper - Four Challenges of a Retrofit Project
Kalwall - Product Guide - Skyroofs
Kalwall - Product Guide - Retrofit and renovations
Kalwall - LEED v3 benefits
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