Product Focus On: Skylights and Daylighting for Roofing Contractors
The goal was to supply diffused natural light to key sections of a 50,000 square foot supermarket in Augusta, Maine while significantly reducing energy costs. Fifty-four 4’x4’ Wasco thermal unit skylights with Lumira® Aerogel filled polycarbonate panels were installed at the center and the perimeter of the store to supply both general lighting and to highlight specific displays. The quality of the diffused UV stable light transmitted by the Wasco skylights protects products from harsh sunlight, provides a high insulating value, an abundance of glare-free, full spectrum light, reduces sound transmission, and gives an R-value approaching that of an exterior wall. Visit www.wascoskylights.com for more information.
VELUX’s No Leak Solar Powered “Fresh Air” Skylights feature a solar panel that captures daylight to recharge a highly efficient, hidden operator and control system. An integrated moisture sensor closes the skylights in case of rain. The remote controlled venting skylights require no wiring, resulting in an easy and cost effective installation. Both the product and installation qualify for a 30 percent federal tax credit. Watch three short informational/instructional installation videos at www.skylights.com/reroofing, and visit www.veluxusa.com for more details.