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SkyGard Traditional Patent Glazing - Patent Glazing System

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SKY50

Lonsdale Patent Glazing & Rooflights Variant:

Traditional inverted 'T' bar patent glazing system to suit glass for unheated areas.

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Application

Suitable for glass in unheated areas such as canopies, walkways, verandahs, car ports, shelters or rail platforms.

Description

SkyGard is a traditional inverted ‘T’ bar design ideal for unheated spaces such as canopies, walkways, verandahs, car ports, shelters or rail platforms. The simple design means it is suitable for both new build or refurbishment including heritage buildings where a traditional patent glazing system is required. Easy to install, SkyGard glazing bars offer exceptional value to the building owner and fast installation times for contractors.

Features and benefits:

  • Weather-tight continuous pressure beads.
  • Traditional inverted ‘T’ bar appearance.
  • 6 mm to 9.5 mm single glazing.
  • 24 mm double glazing.

General information

Color

Silver

Other

Guidance for specification option:

Polyester powder coated to any RAL, BS or Syntha Pulvin colour.

Finish

Powder-coated

Mill

Material

Aluminium

Guidance for specification option:

Aluminium alloy, 6063-T6 to BS 1474.

Glass

Guidance for specification option:

Thermal glazing.

Shape

Rectangle

Guidance for specification option:

With ‘T’ bar design.

Length

2300 mm

2750 mm

3300 mm

3950 mm

Width

50 mm

65 mm

71 mm

76 mm

Height

Bespoke

Uniclass

Pr_30_59_72_31 Framed rooflightsPrimary

CAWS

H10/10 Patent glazing

H10/115 Patent glazing

SKU Code

SKY50

Specification data - Framed rooflights

Classification data

Form

Flat.

Size

2300 x 50 mm.

Manufacturer guidance

Recommended span x overall depth.

Product performance

-

Fire performance

-

Fire resistance

To EN 13501-5, BROOF(t4).

Manufacturer guidance

External fire exposure.

Reaction to fire

To EN 13501-1, Class B, s1-d0.

Manufacturer guidance

Internal fire exposure.

Frame

-

Material

Aluminium.

Guidance for specification option:

Glazing bar, capping and fittings extruded aluminium alloy 6063-T6, to BS EN 573- 3, BS EN 755-2 and BS EN 755-9.

Finish

-

Coating

Mill finish.

Guidance for specification option:

As standard.

Polyester powder coating.

Colour

Not required.

Guidance for specification option:

(Mill finish).

Powder-coating, colour.

Guidance for specification option:

Standard RAL or BS colours to BS6496, consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

Manufacturer guidance

A range of architectural finishes available, including polyester powder coating to BS 6496 in standard RAL, Syntha Pulvin or BS colour ranges.

Film thickness (minimum)

Not applicable.

Guidance for specification option:

(Mill finish).

40 microns.

Glazing or infill

-

Type

6 mm clear toughened glass.
6.4 mm clear laminated glass.
6.8 mm clear laminated glass.
7 mm wired safety glass.
7.5 mm laminated glass.
8.8 mm laminated glass.
9.5 mm laminated glass.
GRP sheet.
Polycarbonate sheet.
Other.

Guidance for specification option:

Other infills may be incorporated such as photo voltaic panels, acrylic or composite panels. Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

Manufacturer guidance

Suitable to receive 6–9.5 mm single glazing or 24 mm double glazed units.

Construction

Single skin.
Double skin.

Colour

Clear.

Operation

-

Type

Manual.

Accessories

Not required.
End bar wing.
GlazaVent top hung roof ventilator.

Spacing

600 mm (nominal).

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirement.

Manufacturer guidance

  • Generally up to and including 750 mm, but wider centres can be accommodated in some circumstances.
  • Spans are for guidance only and structural calculations should be carried out accordingly.

Slope

15° (minimum).

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirement.

<15°.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer for confirmation.

Manufacturer guidance

Glazing bar.

Bottom overhang lap

75 mm (nominal).

Manufacturer guidance

Glazing bar.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

Europe

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Material

Aluminium

Guidance for specification option:

Aluminium alloy, 6063-T6 to BS 1474.

Glass

Guidance for specification option:

Thermal glazing.

Recyclability

Approximately 85% of the product is aluminium which 100% recyclable, remaining 15% is gaskets and thermal liners.

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

35 %

Literature

SkyGard Patent Glazing Bar Design Guide

SkyGard Patent Glazing Bar Design Guide

SkyGard Data Sheet

SkyGard Data Sheet

LMC SkyGard Design Guide P1.P27 February

LMC SkyGard Design Guide P1.P27 February

Case studies

Jacobs Biscuit Factory

Jacobs Biscuit Factory

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