Roof Light Upstand Detail

Std 008 dual ali lid roof hatch std 009 access hatch alum lid std 013 smoke hatch builders upstand std 014 access hatch with slam lock std 015 upstand details control vent rooflight std 016 upstand details non vented rooflight std 017a upstand details hinged vent rooflight std 018 solus security base.

Roof light upstand detail.

Our architect approved external pane provides ultimate strength and durability. When ordering your vision agi rooflight s you will be offered the option of being supplied with our upstand. Roof light kerb flashing detail with. Iko sig design technology upstands acknowledge the fact that rainwater can build up on a roof during heavy storm events.

Upstands are used to keep the glazed section of the rooflight off of the roofs surface. Obviously written communication with drawings plan and section is absolutely essential in order to ensure good detailing between our roof lanterns and the builder s supporting kerb upstand. The roof lantern upstand in detail. For every roof lantern we supply we will provide a plan and section drawing detailing the correct measurements for the builder to work to.

Standard glass roof light cad drawing references for flat roofs flush box sliding smoke vent and access roof lights. Edge trim detail uninsulated details. A more advanced detail is the equivalent of creating a mini stud wall. Upstand termination with compression counter flashing detail.

Insulated upstand built in. Rainwater can build up on a roof during heavy storm events and it may be stating the obvious but unless checked this water could spill into building and saturate construction elements electrical installations as well as internal finishes and effects. 150mm upstand to brickwork with chased joint single ply detail. Upstand termination bar detail wall chase.

Our walk on rooflights come with 25 5mm or 33mm thickness glass depending on the size chosen. On exposed membrane roofs the upstand height is measured directly from the membrane surface. The purpose of this is being able to insulate the inner cavity which gives greater thermal performance and sound insulation. Free standing skybox upstand drawing.

All our roof lanterns shown on this website are designed to be fixed onto a kerb like detail which rises proud of the supporting flat roof assembly precisely at the open edge of the lantern aperture. The roof lantern upstand in detail. Upstand termination with wall counter flashing detail. Current building regulations state that the upstand must protrude at least 150mm above the finished roof surface and are typically made of timber.

To comply with building and safety regulations your walk on rooflight must be fitted with a structural upstand.