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PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT & SAVE ON ENERGY COSTS The SKYPRO ILLUMINATOR series feature a capped system known throughout the industry as the most advanced technology used to fasten a polycarbonate dome to the frame. Because of this system as well as other features, SKYCO Skylights is able to offer an industry leading 10 Year Warranty. SKYCOSkylights.com | [email protected] | 949-629-4090 POLYCARBONATE SKYPRO ILLUMINATOR capped vs capless unit skylights INTEGRITY QUALITY INNOVATION

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Page 1: capped vs capless unit skylights · Capped Dome: Major benefits of a capped skylight dome • Positive containment provides exceptional dome strength, safety and durability • Allows

PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT & SAVE ON ENERGY COSTS

The SKYPRO ILLUMINATOR series feature a capped system known throughout the industry as the most

advanced technology used to fasten a polycarbonate dome to the frame. Because of this system as well

as other features, SKYCO Skylights is able to offer an industry leading 10 Year Warranty.

SKYCOSkylights.com | [email protected] | 949-629-4090

POLYCARBONATE SKYPRO ILLUMINATOR

c a p p e d v s c a p l e s s u n i t s k y l i g h t s

I N T E G R I T YQ U A L I T YINNOVATION

Page 2: capped vs capless unit skylights · Capped Dome: Major benefits of a capped skylight dome • Positive containment provides exceptional dome strength, safety and durability • Allows

W I T N E S S T H E D I F F E R E N C E

Have you experienced the inherent LIABILITIES with Capless Skylight Domes?

• Cracks in the dome at the corners where the plastic is stressed during forming

• Cracks at the locations where the mounting screws penetrate the plastic dome

• Over-torqued mounting screws creating cracks where screws penetrate the dome

• Mounting screws loosen due to expansion and contraction of dome. Typically does not meet OSHA Fall-protection standards.

• UV degradation along exposed edges of the capless plastic dome

• Stress from expansion and contraction causes cracking and weakening of dome. “Price is only an issue in the absence of value.”

Capped Dome: Major benefits of a capped skylight dome

• Positive containment provides exceptional dome strength, safety and durability

• Allows for proper expansion and contraction when exposed to temperature change

• No exposed dome edges exposed to water and UV rays causing potential degradation of dome

• No holes or screws though the dome which may cause dome stress and cracking

• Will comply with the performance requirements in ICC-ES 16 Standard for Skylights

Superior Quality and Performance at an Economical Price!

Capless Unit- 1 Month Old

SKYPRO ILLUMINATOR CAPPED UNIT

Things to look for • Is the unit quoted approved for capped or capless design? • Is the dome approved for parabolic (wave) or smooth? • Is air or water able to penetrate the skylight in any way? • Does the skylight meet the OSHA Fall protection requirements? • Is the unit you need the unit being quoted?

Risks to consider • Is installing a cheap, non ICC-ES listed skylight worth the code compliance and safety risks? • Is the skylight unit being specified actually ICC-ES listed or are you being offered a different unit? • Is the skylight manufacturer being honest with their quoted units’ ICC-ES compliance?

Can you afford to have a dome that cracksand is unsafe shortly after installation?

ARE YOU USING ICC-ES LISTED SKYLIGHTS?

Screw penetrates the plastic

Exposed Lip

Screw does not compromise the polycarbonate Lip is sealed

by Cap

SKYCOSkylights.com | [email protected] | 949-629-4090

NOT ICC-ESCOMPLIANT