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Use
Primarily for installations that are directed towards the northern hemisphere for soft and reflected lighting. -
Applications
Ideal for galleries and museums as well as schools, offices and industrial facilities, where direct glare is unwanted. -
Characteristics
Galvanized steel bracket system and prefabricated modular flashing with integrated insulation that ensures a 100% waterproof installation. The design permits installations up to 90° pitch, using fixed as well as venting skylights.
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VELUX Modular Skylights has been developed in close cooperation with the renowned architects from Foster + Partners. Together we have created an intelligent design that meets all international standards and requirements for commercial buildings.
Similar to Longlights, Northlights are strips of VELUX Modular Skylights. The characteristic upright design is primarily for installations that are directed towards the northern hemisphere for soft and reflected lighting. The galvanized steel bracket system for fastening the module consists of two identical brackets and clamps in top and bottom, ensuring a precise and easy installation. The prefabricated modular flashing comes with integrated insulation and ensures a 100% waterproof installation and seamless integration between roof material and skylights.
Northlight installations are applicable for pitches from 40° to 90°
USES AND APPLICATIONS
Northlights are ideal for galleries and museums as well as schools, offices and industrial facilities, where drect glare is unwanted.
Case Study
VELUX Modular Skylights helped to rejuvenate a classic 1960s vocational school: Sågbäcksgymnasiet
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
VELUX Modular Skylights are based on three key advantages:
VELUX Modularity
VELUX Modularity sums up the benefits of having a complete product system with 100% prefabricated components, one single module design and an innovative installation principle that ensures fast and easy installation.
Intelligent Designs
Intelligent design equals fully integrated product features and all the benefits of working closely together with the renowned architects, Foster + Partners.
Innovative Material Performance
Material performance is all about maximising the strength, stability and positive insulation properties of the entire installation by employing a composite, which is specifically designed to do the job.
SPECIFICATIONS
Mounting bracket
The galvanized steel bracket system for fastening the module consists of two identical brackets and clamps in top and bottom, ensuring a precise and easy installation.
Up to 90° pitch
The design permits installations up to 90° pitch, using fixed as well as venting skylights.
Flashing
The prefabricated modular flashing comes with integrated insulation. The flashing ensures a 100% waterproof installation and seamless integration between roof material and skylights.
For further technical information you can access the following links:
– Technical Drawings
– Installation Guides
– Specifications Sheets
For more information about VELUX Northlight 40-90° Modular Skylight, visit VELUX’s page in Materials or go to www.modularskylights.velux.com.
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