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Sunsquare Aero Access Opening Skylight - Electrically Operated Rooflight

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1.18 W/m²K - Without Upstand

Surespan Variant:

Traditional skylight which provides the advantage of opening fully, and so has a dual function as an extra point of access to roof space.

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Application

Specifically designed for applications that require both aesthetically pleasing roof access and optimal natural lighting. Key applications include:


Residential Applications:

Rooftop Terraces:

  • Private homes.
  • Apartments.
  • Penthouses.


Loft Conversions:

  • Access to roof space.
  • Emergency egress.


Environmentally Conscious Developments:

  • Passivhaus projects.
  • Energy-efficient homes.


Wellness-Focused Residences:

  • Homes prioritizing occupant well-being.
  • Natural light optimization.


Commercial Applications:

Rooftop Bars and Restaurants:

  • Urban hospitality venues.
  • Hotel amenities.


Office Spaces:

  • Rooftop break areas.
  • Access to outdoor working spaces.


Maintenance and functionality:

Roof Access for Maintenance:

  • HVAC system servicing.
  • Solar panel maintenance.
  • General roof upkeep.


Passive Ventilation Solutions:

  • Natural air circulation.
  • Temperature regulation.

Description

Electrically operated rooflight designed for projects requiring both natural daylight and roof access. Ideal for residential and commercial applications where roof space utilization is crucial.


Features and benefits:

  • Energy efficiency: Superior thermal performance with U-values as low as 1.18 W/m²K (or 0.92 W/m²K with optional upstand).
  • Natural ventilation: Facilitates improved air circulation.
  • Daylighting: Maximizes natural light intake, reducing reliance on artificial lighting.
  • Weather resistance: Engineered to withstand various weather conditions.
  • Noise reduction: Enhanced sound insulation with laminated inner pane.
  • Double thermal break.


Technical specifications:

  • Opening angle: 90° for full roof access.
  • Thermal performance: U-value as low as 1.18 W/m²K.
  • Safety standard: BSI Kitemarked.
  • Inner pane: Laminated for enhanced safety.
  • Operation: Electric, controlled by wall switch.
  • Upstand: Compatible with Sunsquare Insulated Upstands (sold separately).


Glazing specifications:

Standard glazing:

  • Non-fragile glass.
  • Laminated inner pane.

Premium glazing option:

  • Unit Thickness: 29.5 mm Insulating Glass Unit.
  • Outer Pane: 6 mm Clear Toughened Soft Coat Low-E.
  • Spacer: 12 mm Warm Edge Spacer Bar (Black).
  • Inner Pane: 11.5 mm Clear Laminated Heat-Strengthened.
  • Optional Coatings:
  • Self-cleaning.
  • SN70/35 for enhanced solar protection.


Compliance and certifications:

  • BSI Kitemarked (one of few UK manufacturers with this accreditation).
  • Compliant with latest building regulations (when used with Sunsquare Insulated Upstands).
  • Meets the requirements of Class 2 for non-fragility, according to Advisory Committee for Roof Safety red book, ACR[M]001:2014 which defines the tests for non-fragility, with particular reference to CWCT test guidelines and TN65, 66 and 67.


Installation and integration:

  • Upstand integration: Compatible with Sunsquare Insulated Upstands for optimal thermal performance and condensation prevention.
  • Control integration: Can be integrated into building management systems for automated control.


Compliance and Standards:

Ventilation Regulations:

  • Meeting building code requirements.
  • Achieving air quality standards.


Emergency Access:

  • Fire safety compliance.
  • Evacuation routes.

General information

Color

Clear

Other

Finish

Laminated

Guidance for specification option:

Glass.

Powder-coated

Guidance for specification option:

Frame.

Material

Glass

Aluminium

Shape

Rectangle

Square

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

One year

Uniclass

Pr_30_59_72_31 Framed rooflightsPrimary

CAWS

L20/630 Hatches

L10/45 Rooflights

L10/460 Rooflights

Specification data - Framed rooflights

Form

Flat.

Size

-

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

Product performance

-

Whole window U-value

1.18 W/m²K.

Guidance for specification option:

As low as 1.18 W/m²K.

Frame

-

Material

Aluminium.

Finish

-

Coating

Powder coating.

Colour

Guidance for specification option:

Available in a range of colours; consult manufacturer for options and insert requirements.

Film thickness (minimum)

Manufacturer's standard.

Glazing or infill

-

Type

Standard glass.

Guidance for specification option:

  • 6 mm toughened soft coat low E outer pane.
  • 14 mm Argon filled silicone sealed cavity with a black warm edge spacer bar.
  • 8.8 mm laminated safety inner pane.

Premium glass.

Guidance for specification option:

  • 6 mm clear toughened soft coat low E outer pane.
  • 12 mm warm edge spacer bar (black).
  • 11.5 mm clear laminated heat-strengthened inner pane.

Solar control.

Guidance for specification option:

Reduces solar heat gain and enhances thermal performance.

LCD switchable.

Guidance for specification option:

Allows for instant privacy with electrically-controlled opacity.

Mansafe.

Guidance for specification option:

Designed with enhanced safety features to meet fall protection standards.

Construction

Double skin.

Coating

Not required.

Self-cleaning.

Guidance for specification option:

Features a photocatalytic coating and hydrophilic properties, significantly minimizing maintenance requirements.

SN70/35.

Guidance for specification option:

For enhanced solar protection.

Integral kerb

Not required.

Operation

-

Type

Powered, electric.

Control

Wall switch.

Accessories

Not required.

Sunsquare PSU1 24 V 7 A battery back-up panel.

Guidance for specification option:

Provides constant and reliable power for Aero electric skylights.

Watertightness

To BS 6375-1, E1050.

Acoustic performance

To EN ISO 140-3, RW = 39 dB.

SecurityRating

PAS 24.

WindLoadRating

To BS 6375-1, A5.

Air permeability

To BS EN 1026 and BS EN 12207, Class 4.

Sustainability data

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Material

Glass

Aluminium

BIM objects

Platform Compatible Version
Revit
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1

Literature

Aero Access O&M Manual

Aero Access O&M Manual

Aero Access PDF Approval Drawings

Aero Access PDF Approval Drawings

Aero Access Opening Skylight: Product Datasheet

Aero Access Opening Skylight: Product Datasheet

Case studies

Sunsquare's Skylights Enhance Sustainable Living in Leeds

Sunsquare's Skylights Enhance Sustainable Living in Leeds

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