Laminated Glass
Ordinary annealed glass breaks easily. Tempered glass, while stronger, shatters under a greater impact. But laminated glass is different. If laminated glass is broken, the vinyl interlayer remains in the frame, with glass fragments adhering to the interlayer. This provides a strong barrier against forced entry and cannot be cut from one side only, which […]
Insulated Glass (IG) Unit
A glass package created with multiple panels of glass separated by a stainless steel spacer and firmly fixed together with high quality sealants.
IG Spacer
Our superior “warmer edge” spacer is a one-piece, bent corner design with specially formulated adhesives that create an impermeable barrier around the perimeter of the unit. The corrugated shape adds strength, and the unique design combination reduces condensation while keeping moisture out and the argon gas in.
End Hinge Opening Skylight
This is the standard hinge placement. The hinge is mounted on one of the shorter sides of a rectangular skylight. When installed, the hinge should be at the top of the skylight with the operator and chain at the lowest point of the skylight.
Energy Star Rated
ENERGY STAR qualified, windows, doors, and skylights: Though ENERGY STAR does not require any specific technologies, certain product features are common in many certified products. Performance Criteria Windows, doors and skylights protect you from the elements just like a winter coat. But like a winter coat, you should pick the windows, doors and skylights that […]
Curb
The frame or wood box built around the roof opening upon which the skylight is mounted. The curb is typically constructed of 2×6 boards and flashed to become a permanent part of the roof. The skylight fits over the curb and is anchored to it with provided screws. The curb should be a minimum of […]
Condensation
When cold and warm temperatures converge, water vapor converts to water droplets. Water with no place to go collects on surfaces, like the inner pane of a skylight, and ruins the aesthetic the product was purchased to enhance. Our unique snap-lock PVC inner frame acts as a thermal break to prevent condensation from occurring in […]
Argon
Argon is a dense gas that we seal within our insulated glass units. Argon impedes the transfer of cold outside air into a warm inside room. It is a better insulator than just plain air, and every detail counts when trying to create the most energy efficient products available.
Anodized Aluminum Frame
Anodizing is an electrochemical conversion process that changes the surface chemistry of metals. The resulting finish is scratch resistant, beautiful, protects against corrosion, and is one of the most durable surfaces available. For all of these reasons, we use anodized aluminum to create the outer frames for all of our Western Skylight products.
