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2016 Residential skylights

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Overview: The document provides comprehensive information on VELUX skylights, focusing on solar-powered, electric, and manual 'Fresh Air' skylights. It details features, benefits, installation options, and federal tax credits associated with these products.
Solar Powered 'Fresh Air' Skylights: These skylights feature a solar panel that charges an internal battery, eliminating the need for wiring. They include a remote control and a rain sensor for automatic closure during rain. They come with a 10-year installation warranty and are eligible for a 30% federal tax credit, offering average savings of $850.
Electric 'Fresh Air' Skylights: Equipped with a pre-installed motor and control system powered by VELUX INTEGRA®, these skylights allow remote operation and include a rain sensor. They feature pre-mounted brackets for easy blind installation.
Manual 'Fresh Air' Skylights: Operated with a control rod, these skylights are suitable for reachable areas. They have a sash that rotates inward for cleaning and a ventilation flap for air circulation.
Fixed Skylights: These skylights have a pre-finished white wood frame with protective cladding, designed to blend with the roofline.
Glass Options: VELUX offers various glass types, including Clean, Quiet & Safe glass, enhancing energy efficiency and meeting ENERGY STAR® standards.
Blinds: VELUX provides a range of blinds, including room darkening, blackout, and light filtering options, eligible for a 30% federal tax credit when solar powered.
Installation and Warranty: VELUX skylights are designed for easy installation with no leak guarantees. They offer deck and curb mounted options, with specific flashing systems required for warranty coverage.
Additional Products: The document mentions SUN TUNNEL™ skylights for areas where traditional windows are impractical and modular skylights for larger installations.
Skylight Models: Includes manual and fixed skylights, roof windows, and balcony roof windows, each with specific features and installation options.
Flashing Systems and Applications: Flashing is required for the No Leak warranty, with specific spacing requirements for different applications and roofing materials.
Replacement Kits and Accessories: Includes replacement kits for skylights, sun screen accessory adapter kits, and instant light shafts for simplified installation.
VELUX SUN TUNNEL Skylights: Features a tunnel connection system for reduced installation time and highly reflective tunnels for quality daylight delivery.
VELUX Modular Skylights: Constructed from advanced composite materials for strength and energy efficiency, designed to withstand extreme weather conditions.
Certification and Compliance: Most VELUX products are certified under NFRC procedures and carry WDMA Hallmark certification, with specific models approved by Florida and TDI.
Technical Specifications: Detailed technical information is provided on air infiltration, water resistance, thermal performance, and structural performance, tested according to AAMA/WDMA/CSA standards.
Glass Variants: Different glass types are used, such as tempered, laminated, and impact glass, each with specific characteristics like UV protection.
Product Range: VELUX offers a wide range of products, including roof windows, skylights, and solutions for flat roofs, along with decoration and sun screening products.
Company Overview: The VELUX Group is a global leader in building materials, with manufacturing in 11 countries and sales in nearly 40 countries, employing around 10,000 people.
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Contents Why VELUX skylights The VELUX House The possibilities are endless Information 1 The VELUX House 3 The logical choice for any skylight installation 5 Choosing the right glass Roof windows are perfect for upper floor bonus rooms where they will be within reach for easy opening. Features include a sash that rotates inward for easy cleaning from the inside and a ventilation flap that allows for fresh air circulation when the window is closed. Pages 33-40 7 Solar Powered “Fresh Air” Skylights 11 Electric “Fresh Air” skylights 15 Manual “Fresh Air” skylights 19 Fixed skylights Receive an average...

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The flat glass, low profile SUN TUNNEL™ skylight creates a sleek look on any roofline and is perfect for those developments where local ordinances do not allow domed skylights. The electric “Fresh Air” models feature pre-mounted Pick&Click!™ system brackets, making installation of sunscreen blinds a snap. A single hard wire connects to a standard junction box. SUN TUNNEL™ skylights are a great way to bring natural light into areas where a window may be impractical. Pages 47-51 The Solar Powered “Fresh Air” Skylight is available for both deck mounted and curb mounted applications. Pages 7-10 The...

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The logical choice for any skylight installation See how easy it is to upgrade to a Solar Powered “Fresh Air” Skylight Federal tax credit Receive an average of $850* on product and installation with federal tax credit eligibility If you are considering adding daylight to your home, see how easy it is to add daylight and fresh air. With a 30% federal tax credit, homeowners will receive an average of $850* with federal tax credit eligibility, which makes this product very affordable. Fixed skylight Solar Powered “Fresh Air” Skylight Deck mounted Solar Powered “Fresh Air” Skylight Considering just...

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Clean, Quiet & Safe glass Clean Features Neat® glass coating to keep your skylight cleaner longer, leaving skylights virtually spotless Quiet Reduce unwanted outside noise by up to 25% less than a standard double pane glass, and up to 50% less than a plastic skylight VELUX recommends and building codes require laminated glass for out of reach applications Intelligent touch remote control powered by VELUX INTEGRA® Included with your skylight is the intelligent touch remote control powered by VELUX INTEGRA®. With the touchsensitive screen and easily-understood icons, programing skylights has become...

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The No Leak Skylight No Leak Promise No Worries (3) VSS M08 Solar Powered “Fresh Air” Skylights Blinds: 1047 Charcoal room darkening blind

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Room darkening - double pleated blinds Make your home more energy efficient with VELUX room darkening - double pleated blinds. The blackout cloth with honeycomb structure and an aluminum coating inside improves the insulation effect of the window as well as the indoor climate all year round. The sleek design with neat pleats makes it an attractive blind for any room. The only blind that offers blackout, privacy and insulation all-in-one. Room darkening - double pleated blinds FIVE-STAR REVIEW Blackout cloth with honeycomb structure. Energy efficient Aluminum coating inside improves the insulation...

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Choosing the right glass 10-year hail breakage warranty Clean, Quiet & Safe glass - Recommended for out of reach applications For complete information visit veluxusa.com Clean, Quiet & Safe glass (xx04) Dual pane laminated glass Standard on: VSS, VCS, VSE, VCE skylights Ordinary glass: Water beads higher on rough surface of ordinary glass, causing more spots and greater cleaning needs. Neat® glass: The smooth surface disperses water evenly, removing dirt more quickly and reducing water spots. Clean, Quiet & Safe glass also available in the following options: Impact (xx06) Clean Silicon dioxide...

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Choosing the right glass Tempered glass - Recommended for in reach applications Tempered glass (xx05) If your skylight is within reach, our tempered glass consists of a dual pane, triple-coated with LowE3, dual-sealed and injected with argon gas. This provides excellent energy efficiency and thermal performance for year-round comfort. Dual pane tempered glass ENERGY STAR® Use of ENERGY STAR® products One of the most straightforward ways to meet the energy codes as a builder or architect, while still designing bright, airy buildings, is to use ENERGY STAR® certified products. Most VELUX products...

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Solar Powered “Fresh Air” Skylights Deck mounted - VSS Curb mounted - VCS The No Leak Skylight No Leak Promise No Worries FIVE-STAR REVIEW “We installed three of these and loved them, so we ordered another one and had it installed too. They work like magic!” (2) VSS M06 Solar Powered “Fresh Air” Skylight Blind: 4561 Dark purple blackout blind

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Factory installed blinds Ten factory installed blinds are available to include in the purchase of your skylight. The blind uses its own independent, built-in solar panel and power system. In-stock room darkening - double pleated blinds (Solar powered) Basics Authentics In-stock light filtering - single pleated blinds (Solar powered) Lights Classic sand Misty brown Lovely latte Federal tax credit on solar powered blinds* Available in Room darkening - double pleated blinds, blackout blinds, light filtering - single pleated blinds and light filtering blinds * For more information visit: veluxusa.com/taxcredits...

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Solar Powered “Fresh Air” Skylights No Leak Warranty For complete information visit thenoleakskylight.com Deck mounted - VSS Curb mounted - VCS VELUX flashing required Solar powered “Fresh Air” deck mounted No Leak Skylight - VSS Solar powered “Fresh Air” curb mounted No Leak Skylight - VCS Benefits: • With a 30% federal tax credit, homeowners will receive an average of $850* with federal tax credit eligibility, which makes this product very affordable. • Features a solar panel that captures any available daylight to recharge a highly efficient, fully concealed battery powered operator and control...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.