Roof Light Upstand Detail

Roof light kerb flashing detail with.

Roof light upstand detail.

Upstands are used to keep the glazed section of the rooflight off of the roofs 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. Darren collins 4th september 2017.

A more advanced detail is the equivalent of creating a mini stud wall. 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. For every roof lantern we supply we will provide a plan and section drawing detailing the correct measurements for the builder to work to. Upstand termination with wall counter flashing detail.

To comply with building and safety regulations your walk on rooflight must be fitted with a structural upstand. 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. Upstand termination with compression counter flashing detail. If you just took your waterproofing up to the edge of the roof and didn t have an upstand the local construction would get saturated.

150mm upstand to brickwork with chased joint single ply detail. Insulated upstand built in. When ordering your vision agi rooflight s you will be offered the option of being supplied with our upstand. Standard glass roof light cad drawing references for flat roofs flush box sliding smoke vent and access roof lights.

Again our technical drawings section of the site will help with sizes however if you need any bespoke drawings please let. 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. Our walk on rooflights come with 25 5mm or 33mm thickness glass depending on the size chosen.

Edge trim detail uninsulated details. Our architect approved external pane provides ultimate strength and durability. Iko sig design technology upstands acknowledge the fact that rainwater can build up on a roof during heavy storm events. The roof lantern upstand in detail.

Upstand termination bar detail wall chase.