stained glass domes

skylights and domes Technical information

Stained and leaded glass octagon domed skylight in simple classic style

Opening Preparation

It is recommended to have an area above the dome accessible from the attic or another room for easy access to the light fixtures and decorative glass skylight maintenance. The walk area around the opening should be approximately 2 feet.

Ventilation

Air returned duct vents and air conditioning should be installed above the dome for proper ventilation. A gap between decorative mouldings and dome frame should be left to equalize air pressure.

Installation Method

The supporting metal frame may be attached to the rough opening using one of 3 variants

1. Attached to the face of the rough opening beams

Method of metal frame installation of the decorative glass dome inside of the opening

2. Elevated and suspended on specially designed lugs, which are attached to the top surface of rough opening beams

Method of metal frame installation of leaded glass dome on the top of opening beams

3. The metal frame is laid and attached on the top side of opening beams

Method of frame installation of stained and leaded glass dome on the top of the opening beams

Artificial Light

To achieve balanced artificial lighting during night time the glass must be lit by reflected from the ceiling and walls light. It is inadmissible to lit the glass panels by direct artificial light.