Kalwall® Skylights: Illuminating Spaces with Translucent Excellence

1. Innovative Translucent Skylights by Kalwall®

Kalwall® introduces a revolution in skylight systems with its translucent, structural sandwich panels. Utilizing prismatic glass fibers embedded in the face sheets, these panels redefine the way natural light is harnessed for architectural illumination. The prisms refract sunlight, ensuring a balanced and diffuse wash of glare-free light that encompasses the full spectrum of natural visible light without compromising color rendition.

2. Manufacturing Expertise and Solar Efficiency

Throughout the manufacturing process, Kalwall® integrates translucent insulation into the roof panels, effectively reducing solar heat gains. This commitment to energy efficiency makes Kalwall® an environmentally conscious choice. The skylights are designed to handle extreme weather conditions, holding a hurricane rating and complying with OSHA fall-through standards, ensuring safety and durability.

3. Distinctive Features of Kalwall® Skylights

Kalwall® Skylights boast an array of features that set them apart in the realm of architectural lighting solutions:

• Glare-Free, Balanced Daylighting: Kalwall® ensures a glare-free illumination experience, providing balanced daylighting that enhances the aesthetic appeal of any space.
• Superior Thermal Performance: With superior insulation and thermal packages, Kalwall® Skylights contribute to enhanced energy efficiency, saving both electricity and costs.
• Low Maintenance Life Cycle: Offering a low-maintenance life cycle, Kalwall® Skylights are designed for longevity and sustainability.
• Security through Visual Privacy: The panels provide visual privacy without compromising the benefits of natural light, ensuring a secure and comfortable environment.
• Durability and Vandal Resistance: Engineered for durability, Kalwall® Skylights are also resistant to graffiti and vandalism, maintaining their pristine appearance over time.
• Hurricane and Explosion Venting Options: Kalwall® Skylights go beyond standard safety measures, offering hurricane, explosion venting, and blast-rated options for added security.

4. Diverse Skylight Options by Kalwall®

Kalwall® presents a diverse range of skylight options to cater to various architectural needs:

4.1 Kalwall S-line Skylights

Designed for economical and easy-install top-lighting solutions, S-line skylights combine diffuse daylighting with a range of thermal packages. These units are not only rugged and vandal-resistant but also man-safe for maintenance crews, making them ideal for spaces where extreme weather conditions are a concern.

4.2 Kalwall Standard Pyramids

Pyramids in the Kalwall® collection bring loftiness to translucent structure design. With standard pitches of 27°, 33°, or 45°, these pyramids are designed for quick installation and are available in small quantities. Customers can specify U-value, standard curb size, and finish color for standard skylight orders.

4.3 Kalwall Geo-roofs

Featuring a clean design for easy curb installation and watertight seals, Geo-roofs by Kalwall® are lightweight yet rugged. These hurricane-rated units provide additional safety and are available with optional colored inserts for added aesthetic interest.

5. Performance Specifications and Technical Details

Kalwall® Skylights exhibit exceptional performance metrics:

• Solar Heat Gain Coefficients (SHGC): Ranging from 0.65 to 0.04.
• U-Factors: Range from 0.53 to 0.05 (3.01 to 0.28 W/m2K).
• Visible Light Transmission (VLT) Values: From 3% to 50%.

For comprehensive information, specifications, CAD details, BIM families, and performance charts, visit kalwall.com.

6. Material and Properties

Kalwall® Skylights are crafted from advanced composite materials, ensuring energy efficiency, thermal insulation, and effective solar control. This combination of materials and properties positions Kalwall® Skylights as a leading choice for architects and designers seeking excellence in translucent architectural solutions.