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known as tubular skylights ) capture daylight on the roof and tunnel it down through tubing made of the world ’ s most reflective material to provide daylight to areas beyond the reach of windows , doors , or traditional skylights . Additionally , TDDs are designed to easily maneuver around obstructions – and can tunnel sunlight to different floors of a building without the need for structural changes ,” he continues .
“ Our skylight division offers unit skylights with polycarbonate and acrylic glazing as well as smoke vents for commercial and industrial applications such as manufacturing plants . These skylights are standardized , more compact , and delivered fully premade and pre-assembled for quick installation . In contrast , our fenestration division focuses on large , made-to-order products ,” Richard elaborates .
Innovative product
A recent addition to this already vast product range is KLA ’ s KlearSky glass skylights , which Richard tells us about .
“ KlearSky , which has earned numerous prestigious industry awards over the past months , is an innovation released within our fenestration business . It ’ s an aesthetically pleasing , premium product , the kind that customers are typically willing to pay more for . It is made of high-performance glass , either low-emissivity or laminated , and boasts a variety of features such as internal guttering that proactively manages moisture and condensation in buildings . In contrast to polycarbonate or FRP systems , which are translucent and feature structural support as part of the panels , KlearSky glass glazing offers fewer visual interruptions and clear views of the sky .
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