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Access Your Roof Terrace at the Touch of a Button
Flat roof
Access
The Glazing Vision SkyDoor is a fully glazed hinged opening rooflight for regular roof terrace access, operated simply with just the press of a button, allowing you to have safe and easy access to your roof space in less than a minute.
Intelligent actuators ensure synchronised operation between the two supporting mechanisms, so the Skydoor opens to a maximum 87° in one fluid motion, assisted by the intelligent drive opening system. The rooflight can be stopped mid travel, meaning it can be used as a natural ventilation rooflight too.
Our drive opening system, as opposed to folding arm mechanisms seen on many other access rooflights, mean that you have a much clearer exit on to your roof terrace and that much larger sizes can be manufactured as there is less stress on the framework.
As well as the cutting edge operating system, the SkyDoor Access Rooflight includes an overload cut-off, thermally broken framework and a built-in proximity detector for user safety. All control electronics, mechanisms and power supply are completely hidden within the framework resulting in the clean lines and clear views in and out that Glazing Vision are renowned for.
Key features
Optional extras
Specification
Min span |
1040mm |
Max span |
2100mm |
Min width |
1300mm |
Max width |
3800mm |
Min upstand pitch |
3 degrees |
Max upstand pitch |
10 degrees |
Glazing Vision recommends a pitch of at least 5° for standard units.
Note that the minimum and maximum span, width and pitch are dependent on various factors, your technical sales advisor will be happy to advise on these. Further information on upstand requirements and product dimensions can be found on our website or by contacting your technical sales advisor.
Structural integrity of the SkyDoor Rooflight is assured through the use of finite element analysis (FEA) and testing. Further information and specific performance details can be obtained from your Technical Sales Advisor. The standard SkyDoor Rooflight has been thoroughly tested and achieved the following classification results:
Size: 1314mm span x 3488mm width & Pitch: 3°
Air permeability - EN 12207 - Class 4 ±600 Pa
Watertightness - EN 12208 - Class 9A 600 Pa
The SkyDoor Access Rooflight has been expertly designed with security as a priority - The product has been extensively tested and the mechanisms cannot be back driven and cannot be tampered with from the outside.
Please contact our team if you have off-spec requirements for dimensions, glass or anything else, we’ll be happy to assist
Standards
Awards and certifications
Made in Britain
Glazing Vision rooflights are assembled on site in our rural Norfolk factory to ensure a high quality product - Made in Britain, trusted internationally.
RIBA Providers Network member
Glazing Vision provides a number of comprehensive RIBA Certified CPDs to the architectural community.
ISO 9001 & ISO 14001
Glazing Vision operates to BSI ISO9001 and ISO14001 standards to ensure high quality rooflights
Secured by Design
Glazing Vision rooflights have been extensively tested and Secured by Design
Approved by the LPCB
Glazing Vision Rooflights have been approved by the Loss Prevention Certification Board, allowing them to meet enhanced security requirements.
QualiCoat Applicator
Glazing Vision rooflights feature QualiCoat approved aluminum framework to ensure a high quality paint finish
Compare with other products
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Skydoor Hinged Access Rooflight
Skyhatch Roof Access Rooflight
Visionvent Vent Only Rooflight
Free Standing Skybox Rooflight
Three Wall Box Rooflight
Manuals & guides
CAD & BIM
Frequently Asked Questions
Glazing Vision understands that choosing the right rooflight for your property is an important decision. To help, we've compiled answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about our SkyDoor Access Rooflight - If you have a question that is not listed here, feel free to contact our experienced team.
Yes, you can connect your Glazing Vision rooflight to your Building Management System, which allows you to effortlessly and intelligently control the unit.
A proximity sensor is a sensor able to detect the presence of nearby objects, the SkyDoor proximity sensors work by emitting a beam which will automatically stop travel of the rooflight when any 'object' disrupts the beam. It is against the Machinery Directive to not include a proximity detector on an access rooflight.
Glazing Vision provides a rain sensor as an optional extra which allows the rooflight to automatically close when rain is detected, allowing your home interior to be protected from the elements.
Yes, all Glazing Vision rooflights are manufactured at our in-house factory in rural Norfolk, this ensures that every rooflight leaving the factory is of the highest quality.
Yes, Glazing Vision rooflights have been expertly designed to comply with UK Building Regulations and other relevant standards. For details about how a particular rooflight complies with regulations, reach out to our experienced team.
Many rooflight projects do not require planning permission, as the installation of rooflights is seen as a ‘Permitted Development’ - This is as long as the rooflight does not protrude more than 150mm above the roof plane and no part of it is higher than the highest point on the existing roof.
Related Case Studies
The SkyDoor Rooflight has transformed many properties around the world by allowing people to access their otherwise unused rooftop space.
