FiltaLite Energy Efficient Light Control
Proudly Australian Made & Owned
FiltaLite Energy Efficient Light Control
. Year-round Radiant Sun and Heat Controller
FiltaLite Standard Size Chart*
• FiltaLite Skylights are ideally suited for commercial applications. • FiltaLite provides minimal summer radiant heat penetration and maximises winter light transmission. • FiltaLite’s 16mm Multi-Wall polycarbonate panel is fitted with fixed diagonal louvres under a clear or opal dome. • Suitable for all roof types and roof pitches. • Available in Zincalume®, Colorbond® and galvanised finishes.
size (mm)
actual throat size (sq.m)
ventilation area (sq.m)
500 X 500 600 X 600 800 X 800 900 X 900 1000 X 1000 1200 X 1200 500 X 800 500 X 900 500 X 1000 600 X 800 600 X 1200 800 X 1200 900 X 1200
0.25 0.36 0.64 0.81 1 1.44 0.4 0.45 0.5 0.48 0.72 0.96 1.08
0.081 0.095 0.122 0.136 0.149 0.176 0.102 0.104 0.112 0.108 0.136 0.149 0.156
* Other sizes available
Recommended Arrangements to Minimise Heat Gain Louvres point North
Louvres point South
‘Clear’ Acrylic dome Fixed aluminium louvres Double glazing seal
Polycarbonate multiwall panel Dome retaining trim fixing point
Base frame
20° Roof pitch
59%
43%
29%
0° 23%
30°
26%
23%
24%
Deck roofing turned up by roofer
Plaster shaft finishing trim Support upstand by others (height of upstand to be no less than 65mm above roofing profile) Plaster shaft lining
10°
34%
23%
54%
35°
External condensation weep holes
Apron flashing to upstand (by roofer or plumber)
24%
26%
25% 31% 49% Winter
Autumn/Spring
Summer
Important Radiant Heat Gain % ‘Unisearch’ – University of New South Wales Radiant Heat Penetration (%) of skylights in roof with North aspect, noon solar performance in Melbourne. Test data reproduced with kind permission from Atlas Skylights
Tested to AS4285-2007 (up to 1500x1500mm)
125 Chesterville Road Moorabbin VIC 3189 Tel (03) 9555 2388 Fax (03) 9532 3470 Email info@belleskylights.com.au Web www.belleskylights.com.au Design by THE SHAPE GROUP
Base fixing point Fall of roof
Closure of rib end (by roofer or plumber)