What is a Glass Skylight?
A glass skylight is an overhead architectural feature designed to bring daylight into a building. From rooftops to interior atriums, skylights create openness, reduce reliance on artificial light, and highlight architectural design. With modern engineering, skylights are customizable in size, transparency, and framing, providing both beauty and performance in traditional and walkable applications.
Why Glass Skylights?
Because light sells a space. Glass skylights instantly make interiors feel bigger, brighter, and more welcoming. They cut down on artificial lighting, create striking visual impact, and give any project a premium architectural touch. For property owners, they add long-term value; for designers, they offer a signature element that leaves a lasting impression.
Benefits of Glass Skylights
- Maximize daylight and create visual openness
- Add a dramatic touch with walkable glass surfaces
- Achieve sustainable, energy-efficient design solutions
What is a Walkable Glass Skylight?
A walkable glass skylight takes the concept further. Engineered to support foot traffic, they’re ideal for rooftop terraces, plazas, and decks. Durable, slip-resistant, and visually stunning, these skylights transform functional floor surfaces into architectural highlights.
Benefits of Walkable Skylights
- Safe and durable for foot traffic
- Slip-resistant options available
- Brings daylight to spaces below
- Adds dramatic design impact
Glass Skylight Products
91R™ Glass Pavers & Metal Systems
Our 91R™ Glass Pavers & Metal Systems are durable, customizable, and walkable panels engineered for a wide range of applications. These panels not only provide functionality but also elevate the design of any space they are incorporated into.
Key Features
- Engineered to support up to 100 lbs./sq. ft. live load on a 4-ft span, making them highly reliable and safe even in high-traffic areas.
- Offers customizable transparency, texture, and slip resistance, ensuring the perfect balance of design and safety for your project.
- Modular design to accommodate various architectural purposes like skylights, bridges, stair treads, and sidewalks.
Perfect For:
Ideal for rooftop skylights, urban terraces, and architectural bridges, these systems blend durability and elegance to create spaces that are truly visually appealing.
91R™ Plank Glass and Metal Systems
The 91R™ Plank Glass and Metal Systems feature sleek, tempered, and laminated plank glass designed to enhance both durability and aesthetics.
Key Features
- Designed to support up to 100 lbs./sq. ft. live load on a 4-ft span, ensuring strength and reliability for demanding applications.
- Low-iron glass options offer clearer sightlines for enhanced visibility and a modern, refined look.
- Tailored frameworks are available to align with your specific architectural vision and design goals.
Perfect For:
Best suited for rooftops, terraces, and high-traffic areas, these systems offer a sleek solution that balances contemporary design with practical durability.
SolarWhite™ Glass Block and Metal Systems
The SolarWhite™ Glass Block and Metal Systems combine affordability, strength, and visual appeal in a single, efficient solution. These prefabricated panels are designed with cost-sensitive projects in mind, delivering both functionality and style.
Key Features
- Supports up to 60 lbs./sq. ft. live load on a 5-ft span, making it a dependable choice for commercial and industrial applications.
- Quick and efficient installation with customizable frames and finishes to suit your project requirements.
- Hollow glass block design enhances thermal efficiency, reducing energy costs while maintaining strength and durability.
Perfect For:
Ideal for cost-conscious projects, including commercial skylights, rooftops, and other architectural features where affordability and performance are equally important.
