In the modern architecture of high-rise buildings, shopping centers, office buildings and cottages, more and more often, instead of the usual pitched or flat blind roofs, unusual translucent structures appear. These elements of buildings perform several functions at the same time – roofs, windows and ventilation openings. They are called skylights.
By their design, the products resemble winter gardens. But if the latter rest on the foundation or on the ground, then the lanterns rest on the load-bearing walls and are the roof or part of it.
According to the construction dictionary, a “anti-aircraft lamp” is nothing more than a multifaceted or round building with large glazed frames. This part crowns the dome or other ceiling. The constructive solution of the skylights has a number of windows, which can be several stories high. This glazed roof element is designed not only to protect against precipitation, but also for natural light.
Users of structures with skylights speak with admiration of the premises that are under such roofs. The daylight that passes through this structure has better saturation than the light that enters through ordinary vertical window openings.
The use of skylights instead of blind roofs in buildings makes the premises more comfortable, compensates for the lack of natural lighting in swimming pools, shopping centers, entertainment and sports centers.
Designs of anti-aircraft lamps can be very different. It all depends on the tastes and fantasies of a particular architect. The most common and modern forms of these building glass roofs are pyramidal, arched, gable, four-slope and flat.
Depending on the amount of light transmitted, glass roofs can be point (certain places are illuminated) or tape (for maximum illumination, for example, in production workshops or trading floors). The first option is easier to install, and the second is located along the glass roof window & entire length of the roof.
The choice of the type of construction depends on the purpose of the building – for private residence, production needs, trade, etc. Each object requires its own level of illumination and its own volume of removed smoky or polluted air.
THE DEVICE OF ANTIAIRCRAFT LAMPS
All these architectural elements consist of two parts – transparent and frame. To ensure high light transmission, the lanterns are made three-dimensional in shape.
The frame of the structure, unlike the window frame, has a special edging for installation in the roof openings. As a material for its manufacture, a plastic or aluminum profile is used. Preference is given to the latter because of its strength and low specific gravity.
The translucent part is made from double-glazed windows, which can be of different designs. The thickness and type of material (most often, polycarbonate or plexiglass) is calculated based on the required characteristics for light transmission and strength. Be sure to take into account possible climatic influences (maximum snow and wind loads, hail, rain, solar radiation, seismic vibrations).
To give the transparent material greater strength and to achieve a high degree of security, it can be covered with special protective films. Their choice is quite wide. According to the presented samples, you can choose the desired color scheme. There are sunscreens that do not transmit ultraviolet rays.
For objects where there should be an increased degree of security and where there is a possibility of vandalism or burglary, the use of high-strength polycarbonate is recommended. It is ten times stronger than glass and has sufficient elasticity. It is difficult to break and has a very high fire resistance. The material can be laid in several layers. Its only disadvantage is the lower light transmission.
As fittings, there can be mechanical or electric drives for opening the doors to ventilate the room.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SKYLIGHTS
These building elements are very important parts of buildings. Therefore, they must:
provide the maximum possible daylight indoors;
reduce heat loss in cold weather;
exclude the creation of a greenhouse effect on hot days;
ensure the safety of the structure;
enable convenient maintenance or repair of the roof;
reduce the cost of airing the premises in summer days.
Choosing the right design solution for skylights is not an easy task for customers. Glass roofs are complex architectural structures, both in manufacturing and installation. Therefore, only specialists should deal with these issues. The company “Giant Window Construction Plant” has sufficient experience in working with such objects. Contact. We will consult and execute your order efficiently and promptly.
