Velux announced the launch of its Residential Polycarbonate Dome Skylights for select Southern U.S. markets. The new line provides a solution for areas with severe weather or consistent high heat, including Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.
The company developed its polycarbonate dome skylights for the unique requirements of southern markets, where stringent impact-resistance and hurricane codes demand high-performance alternative materials. In areas such as coastal Florida, wind-borne debris standards require skylight solutions engineered for extreme conditions.
“Our Polycarbonate Dome Skylights are virtually unbreakable,” says Stephan Moyon, president of Velux America/Velux Canada. “They provide a code-compliant, high-performance solution for builders and homeowners in hurricane-prone and high-impact zones, without compromising durability or the many benefits of adding more natural light into your home.”
Built for extreme conditions
The new Residential Polycarbonate Dome Skylights are built to withstand the harshest weather. These new products are built to protect against 2 inch size hail and have a Class A Fire Resistance Rating. They have been tested to endure heavy wind gusts, rain and wind-borne debris associated with hurricanes. Even after 10 years of rooftop exposure, the material remains up to 10 times stronger than acrylic – a material commonly used by other skylight manufacturers.
Velux uses polycarbonate with a coextruded UV guard cap layer to prevent discoloration and maintain impact strength. The dome is paired with a long-lasting, low-maintenance Kynar-coated aluminum frame and Velux’s InstantGlaze patented sealant system, delivering a fully watertight installation designed for extreme conditions.
This product is backed by a 5-year hail warranty.
Customized daylight
The new polycarbonate skylights are available in a broad range of standard sizes as well as custom sizes in both curb-mounted and pan-flashed configurations. The line is available in two options that reduce glare and solar heat gain while maintaining comfortable daylighting:
- Bronze Tint: Ideal for southeastern Gulf states from Florida to Texas, offering improved light diffusion and heat control.
- White Tint: Designed for western and southwestern climates from Texas to California, delivering 100% light diffusion.