ESSMANN saddle arcade rooflights

ESSMANN saddle arcade rooflights
type 940/20 (saddleback roof 30°)
type 940/21 (saddleback roof 45°)
feature saddleback roof geometry with a slope of 30 or 45 degrees and can be manufactured in any width from 1 m to 5 m (in full centimetres) and to any length. The supporting structure is made of natural blank, extruded aluminium sections that are arranged in accordance with the grid size of 1.06 m. The base and span sections are also made of aluminium, whilst external small parts such as screws, hinges, etc. are made of stainless steel (V2A). The design of the polycarbonate double glazing complies with European fire protection regulations. Different types of arcade rooflight are available, depending on the intended application. Possible fields of application include:

1. Standard
2. Heat insulation
3. Hard roofing
4. Soundproofing

The various types of panel available have U-values of 2.65 ‚¬ 1.3 W/m²K, G-values of 94 ‚¬ 27% and recorded light transmission values of 95 ‚¬ 46%. All arcade rooflights are prepared for use with the multi safety system. Please note!
Arcade rooflight systems with acrylic glazing are non-regulated construction products and, as such, need building authority approval. Approvals have been granted for ALL types of ESSMANN arcade rooflight.

ESSMANN saddle arcade rooflight flaps
for type 940/20 (saddleback roof 30°)
for type 940/21 (saddleback roof 45°)
comprise a plastic kerb frame, into which a corresponding polycarbonate panel is inserted. This frame is mounted onto a PVC base profile, to which the flap hinges are also fixed. The flap size is based on the grid size of 1.06 m and has a length of 1 m, 2 m or 3 m. The maximum flap width is 3 m, in line with applicable standards. The arcade rooflight flaps can be opened for daily aeration and ventilation by using optional ventilation motors (standard lift of 300 mm).

In addition, the arcade rooflight flaps can also be used for smoke extraction by installing smoke and heat extraction systems (SHE). When activated, the SHE opens the flap to 90°.