Skylight domes

Skylight domes

Light, air and safety are the most important elements of our environment. Essmann GmbH skylight domes unite these elements and ensure perfect quality, long lasting, energy saving and reliability. Only one investment will provide you these advantages:

• Effective, evenly spread light
• Natural ventilation
• Smoke and heat extraction in case of fire
• Energetic efficiency of the building (which must be included in legal regulations by all the EU countries)

All skylight domes can be made with 2, 3 or 4 skinned domes, made from the top quality polymer materials. Domes are installed in special “Classic” or “Plus” frames. In 1981, Essmann GmbH was the first to offer this solution to the Europe. Skylight domes are equipped U-PVC basis, steel basis for steel roof, we have solutions for renovation of old buildings.

U value of the quoted skylight dome according to calculations performed by Fraunhofer Institute. 

Ug - value

Aa - value

The ESSMANN classic PC - st skylight dome is a highly energy-effective construction element for innovative new construction projects, renovation projects, and for converting or repairing industrial, commercial and retail buildings. Depending on requirements, the ESSMANN classic PC - st skylight dome is fitted with one polycarbonate web plate and one or two arched acrylic skins. Both the PC web plate and the upper skins are integrated into the PVC kerb frame from the tried and trusted ESSMANN classic range of skylight domes.

5 different glazing options are available from the standard programme:

• PC 16/7 transparent + 1 acrylic cover skin, opal
• PC 16/7 transparent + 2 acrylic cover skins, opal on the outside, transparent on the inside
• PC 16/6 transparent + 1 PETG cover skin, opal
• PC 16/6 transparent + 2 acrylic cover skins, opal on the outside, transparent on the inside
• ESSMANN AeroTech plate + 2 PMMA cover skins, transparent

Skylights have a range of protection systems:

• Hail protection
• Protective railing
• UV protection
• Protective console
• Burglary and vandalism protection

New ESSMANN PVC base

The ESSMANN PVC skylight bases made of U-PVC are system components for the quick and simple installation of skylight domes, installation units and double flaps. They are installed directly on the bearing structure.

The ESSMANN PVC skylight bases 30 and 50 are available in two versions: “i” with the ESSMANN multi-chamber system, and “ih” with the innovative ESSMANN ih heat insulation system.

ESSMANN PVC skylight bases 30 - i/ih and 50 - i/ih are suitable both for the homogeneous connection of PVC, PEC, VAE and EVA roof sheeting and for the full-surface integration of bitumen roof sheeting.

In addition, the fastening areas for integrating the skylight bases are very clearly marked.