Solar tubes sun tunnels or tubular skylights consist of a roof mounted fixed unit skylight element condensing sunlight distributed by a light conveying optic conduit to a light diffusing element.
Skylight roof and saw tooth roof.
Internally guttered and heavy duty tubular system.
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Active daylighting uses a tubular daylighting device tdd.
Based upon the rain screen principle of pressure equalization.
Skylights and metal roofs are an excellent combination metal is a sustainable material so it s already got a lot in common with skylights.
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Trademark mortise and tenon interface.
A saw tooth roof is a roof comprising a series of ridges with dual pitches either side.
Being small in diameter they can be used for daylighting smaller spaces such as hallways and bounce light in darker corners of spaces.
They re also a complementary combination because it s relatively easy to place skylights where you want them with a metal roof and it s also much easier to seal skylights to prevent leaks.
Unitized for shipment and ease of installation.
The steeper surfaces are glazed and face away from the equator to shield workers and machinery from direct sunlight this kind of roof admits natural light into a deep plan building or factory.