LAMILUX Continuous Rooflight S
Aesthetics and energy efficiency combined
Benefits at a glance
Continuous Rooflight S
Innovation
- The world’s first Continuous Rooflight with certified watertightness in heavy rain and during storms (DRI 3.0 m²/s)
- The use of cutting-edge materials ensures that the product is completely thermally separated to meet the highest energy efficiency standards for modern industrial and administrative buildings
- Due to innovative system components, the Continuous Rooflight can withstand the strongest wind and snow loads
- Wide range of glazing options
- Glazing surfaces are available with 30° or 45° incline
- Design: Northern light shed roof with and incline of 30° on the rear of the shed and an incline of 60° on the northern light
Energy efficiency
- Mullion and transom construction and flap systems are thermally separated
- Isothermal Load Converter (ITL) – a component designed to incorporate highly thermally insulating materials in the base profile
- Composite glazing adapted to building-specific energetic requirements (panel thickness between 10mm and 32mm) with low heat transmission coefficients of up to 1.2 W/(m²K)
- High energy-saving daylight incidence and configurable solar heat input
- Energy-efficient, natural ventilation
- Life cycle assessment made easy: There is a comprehensive Environmental Product Declaration for the Continuous Rooflight S in accordance to ISO EN 15804
Safety
- Bionically Dynamic Tensioning Technology (BDT) in the ridge area for flexible force/ tension compensation in the event of heavy wind and snow loads
- Active Expansion Absorber (AEA) for absorbing expansion differences between seals and tensioning belts in the glazing bars
- Dynamic Torque Control (DTC) to ensure perfect tensioning and secure mounting of the glazing in the flap systems
- Modular flap systems in various sizes for perfectly dimensioned smoke extraction areas
- Linear Burn-through Protection (LBP) to prevent the spread of fire on the roof
- Integration of smoke and heat exhaust ventilation systems (SHEVs) and SHEV control panels
Design
- The structure features a ridged roof design which is appealing from an architectural point of view
- Modern overall impression, innovative construction
Variants
Continuous Rooflight S
Glazing types
- Optimum glazing for all requirements, such as sound and thermal insulation, light transmittance and chemical resistance
- Standard glazing consists of multi-layered, opal polycarbonate sheets up to 32mm in thickness
- Highly sound insulation and chemical-resistant glazing variants are available
- Glass-fibre reinforced polyester ensures high resistance to UV light and weathering
- Blue translucent gelcoat guarantees a total energy transmission of approx. 33 percent
- For the northern light shed roof version: The rears of the shed roofs can also be fitted with opaque GRP panels
Note: Ug value is determined as per DIN EN 673 (vertical installation). The profile structure's actual heat transmission values, including those of base profiles, gable wall profiles and flap profiles, have to be used to calculate the Continuous Rooflight's energy values.
Ug value: 2.5 W/(m²K)
Sound insulation value: 17 dB
Building material class: B-s1, d0
Light transmittance: approx. 61%
Ug value: 2.4 W/(m²K)
Sound insulation value: 20 dB
Building material class: B2
Light transmittance: approx. 51%
Ug value: 1.8 W/(m²K)
Sound insulation value: 17 dB
Building material class: B-s1, d0
Light transmittance: approx. 49%
Ug value: 1.8 W/(m²K)
Sound insulation value: 20 dB
Building material class: B2
Light transmittance: approx. 36%
Ug value: 1.2 W/(m²K)
Sound insulation value: 18 dB
Building material class: B2
Light transmittance: approx. 32%
Ug value: 1.2 W/(m²K)
Sound insulation value: 18 dB
Building material class: B2
Light transmittance: approx. 27%
Ug value: 1.3 W/(m²K)
Sound insulation value: 19 dB
Building material class: B2
Light transmittance: approx. 26 %
Ug value: 2.3 W/(m²K)
Sound insulation value: 27 dB
Building material class: B2
Light transmittance: approx. 54%
Flap systems for SHEV and ventilation
- Can be integrated as a single flap on one side of the Continuous Rooflight or on both sides opposite one another
- Opening and closing is either manually-triggered or automated using control technology
- Electric motors (24 V/ 230 V) with a spindle drive or pneumatic drive assemblies with pneumatic cylinders
- Wind and rain sensor set and additional control components ensure energy-efficient control of flap systems for natural ventilation
- Welded sealing frame guarantees optimal impermeability to driving rain
- Optimal insulating effect
- Extra safety when installing the Continuous Rooflight, as there is no need to weld individual sealing points
- Watertight closure of the flap system guaranteed through dimensional tolerance compensation of the balloon sealing
Smoke Lift Continuous Rooflight S
Can be supplied as single flap or double flap (more information here)
Comfort and energy efficiency
- Wind and rain sensor set and additional control components ensure energy-efficient control of flap systems for natural ventilation
- Welded sealing frame guarantees optimal impermeability to driving rain
- Optimal insulation
- Extra safety when installing the Continuous Rooflight, as there is no need to weld individual sealing points
- Watertight closure of the flap system guaranteed through dimensional tolerance compensation of the balloon sealing
Sizes ventilation flap SE30 single flap (30° glazing incline)
| Type Top roof edge size | Dimension x | Dimension y | Opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 100 | 53 | 0.53 m² |
| 100* | 120 | 53 | 0.63 m² |
| 150 | 100 | 82 | 0.82 m² |
| 150* | 120 | 82 | 0.97 m² |
| 200 | 100 | 111 | 1.11 m² |
| 200* | 120 | 111 | 1.31 m² |
| 250 | 100 | 140 | 1.40 m² |
| 250* | 120 | 140 | 1.65 m² |
| 300 | 100 | 169 | 1.69 m² |
| 300* | 120 | 169 | 1.99 m² |
*Only in conjunction with glazing type 32mm PC, 5 ply
Sizes ventilation flap SE45 single flap (45° glazing incline)
| Type Top roof edge size | Dimension x | Dimension y | Opening area Ageo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 100 | 53 | 0.53 m² |
| 110* | 120 | 53 | 0.63 m² |
| 170 | 100 | 82 | 0.82 m² |
| 170* | 120 | 82 | 0.97 m² |
| 230 | 100 | 111 | 1.11 m² |
| 230* | 120 | 111 | 1.31 m² |
| 290 | 100 | 140 | 1.40 m² |
| 290* | 120 | 140 | 1.65 m² |
| 350 | 100 | 169 | 1.69 m² |
| 350* | 120 | 169 | 1.99 m² |
*Only in conjunction with glazing type 32mm PC, 5 ply
Sizes ventilation flap SE45 single flap (45° glazing incline)
| Type Top roof edge size | Dimension x | Dimension y | Opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 100 | 53 | 0.53 m² |
| 80* | 120 | 53 | 0.63 m² |
| 120 | 100 | 82 | 0.82 m² |
| 120* | 120 | 82 | 0.97 m² |
| 160 | 100 | 111 | 1.11 m² |
| 160* | 120 | 111 | 1.31 m² |
| 200 | 100 | 140 | 1.40 m² |
| 200* | 120 | 140 | 1.65 m² |
| 240 | 100 | 169 | 1.69 m² |
| 240* | 120 | 169 | 1.99 m² |
*Only in conjunction with glazing type 32mm PC, 5 ply
Accessories
Continuous Rooflight S
Fall-through protection grid
- Permanently fall-through proof in line with employers' liability insurance association approval certificate
- For clear widths of between 1.00 and 4.00
- Can be mounted to curved sheets
Sun protection
- Metal screen in any RAL colour
- Complies with GS BAU 18 – Permanent fall-through protection
- Protection against hail and UV light
Gable wall ventilator
- All ventilators have an electric cover flap
- Installation depends on the width of the Continuous Rooflight, installation position, incline of the ridge section...
"Hard roofing”
- The Continuous Rooflight B glazing meets the conditions for "hard roofing" and "melt-out area" at the same time – or comply with these two characteristics separately
- It meets the DIN 4102-7 requirements for flying sparks and radiating heat – as confirmed by MFPA Leipzig GmbH (Approval no. PZ III/B-05-028)
Colouring
- LAMILUX steel sheet upstands and all visible aluminium profiles can be custom coated in RAL colours on request
LSS - LAMILUX Safety stripe
- Permanent fall-through protection in accordance with requirement GS BAU 18 to ensure protection even before installation of the glazing
- Discreet safety zone integrated into the lower section of the glazing
- Lasting safety: Not influenced by weathering or ageing of the glazing
Smoke seal
- Smoke-tight, non-flammable A1
- Structure: 2mm aluminium / 10mm PC / 2mm aluminium
- Use: Compartmentation of smoke sections where the PC of the Continuous Rooflight glazing melts and the smoke seal further restricts the smoke section
Insect protection grid
- Integration into the flap system to protect against insects when flaps are open
Attachment point for PPE
- Attachment point for personal protection equipment against the danger of falling.
- Installation on LAMILUX Continuous Rooflight frame prepared for this purpose
- Fastening point for the use of a karabiner in combination with safety harness (EN 361) and fall arrest system (EN 363)
- Mounting for max. 3 persons
Other available accessories: Roof exit
Technical details
Continuous Rooflight S
Construction Details
Bionically dynamic tensioning technology – BDT
Effect: In areas which consist of several materials in a hybrid construction, there are ridged, elastic and semi-elastic sections in the ridge. In addition to clamps and static latches, the components are also connected with friction fasteners, for example. The result is a lasting elastic and positive locking construction.
Benefit: In the event of vertical and horizontal compressive and tensile loads, the components are prevented from drifting apart or pushing together excessively with the result that they remain connected within defined movement and displacement boundaries. The Continuous Rooflight system will remain torsion-resistant and therefore watertight and secure even in the event of high wind and snow loads.
BDT – Flexible force/ tension compensation
- Positive-locking connection of the ridged section consisting of elastic, rigid and semi-elastic zones
- Bionic design principle combines form and function
- Continuous Rooflight system can withstand very strong wind and snow loads
Active expansion absorber – AEA
Effect: The Active Expansion Absorber compensates the tension and expansion which occurs when under loads. This is achieved through the continuous, shear-resistant connection between the seals and the cover strips.
Benefit: Optimal protection of the construction in the event of snow, ice, wind and excessive heat development.
Safety aspects in detail
- The glazing is watertight and is positively fitted to the cover strips and glazing bars
- The cover strips have integrated guide rails for mounting fittings, sun protection devices and maintenance equipment
- The clamp is made even safer through an extended adhesive area
Isothermal load converter – ITL
Effect: The Isothermal Load Converter (ITL) channels the load on the Continuous Rooflight into the substructure. Since this frees the base profile from loads and tensions, there is no need for metal material. This allows the use of high-quality composite with excellent thermal insulation values for the base profile.
Benefit: ITL technology means that we can guarantee optimised temperature profiles and thus ensure a low incidence of condensation on the base profile of the Continuous Rooflight.
Benefit from optimum energy efficiency
- Excellent Uf values in the base profile and even better thermal insulation
- Improved load bearing capacity in the base profile
- Significantly reduced risk of condensation
- Optimised rebate base ventilation
- Smooth interior with few edges which ensures less dirt and grime
- Cross section of torsion-resistant profile
Linear burn-through protection – LBP
Effect: In most cases, the roofing membrane, which is attached to a substructure such as a frame, is pulled up to the upstand and is led under the base profile of the Continuous Rooflight. In the event of a fire inside the building, the roofing membrane on the inside of the upstand will often catch fire and will tend to burn like a “fuse” to the outside of the roof.
Linear Burn-through Protection (LBP) can be understood as an intelligent system which restricts the spread of the fire at the roof penetrations. The profile of the Continuous Rooflight plays an important role: It is made of a thermoplastic composite which softens on the upstand in the event of high temperatures and spreads directly over the burring edge of the roofing membrane. This process seals the burning joints, cutting off the supply of oxygen and extinguishing the flames in the area.
Benefit: The LBP prevents flames from spreading to the roof. Despite it softening at high temperatures, the base profile remains stable during the fire because it is cooled and strengthened by the metal profile of the glazing bead.
Sophisticated fire protection technology
- Prevents fire from spreading onto the roof through roof penetrations in accordance with specifications in DIN 18232-4
- No need to place gravel around the Continuous Rooflight
- Patented technology
Energy efficiency
Optimised isothermal lines
In the LAMILUX Continuous Rooflight S, the 10°C isothermal line runs consistently through the entire structure. Our guarantee: A minimised risk of condensation forming on the inside of the structure.
The comprehensive thermal protection technology throughout the structure ensures the best Uw values in the European-approved Continuous Rooflight. The energy efficiency properties have been tested. This ensures that the consistent insulation properties in the Continuous Rooflight profile are documented.
Structural attachment
Roof mounting variants include mounting on steel sheeting upstands, on wooden trusses or reinforced concrete upstand beams.
Stability is of primary concern with LAMILUX's own steel sheet upstands; LAMILUX complies with the requirements of the German Institute for Building Technology (Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik), according to which sheet steel upstands must be manufactured using high steel grades S 280 GD + Z 275 or S 320 GD + Z 275.
