Electrically Opening Rooflight for Natural Ventilation
Aero Vent Rooflight is a bespoke, electrically opening rooflight that combines natural daylight with controlled ventilation. It is suitable for flat and low-pitched roofs and is particularly well suited to homes, offices, hotels and commercial properties where natural ventilation is used to create a comfortable indoor environment.
The glazed section opens electrically, allowing the building to be ventilated without manual operation. The thermally broken aluminium profile and insulated glazing provide good thermal performance, while the laminated inner pane contributes to improved safety.
Aero Vent Rooflight is manufactured to project-specific dimensions and can be customised with different glazing options and an insulated upstand.
Model: Aero Vent
Applications: Aero Vent Rooflight is used in buildings where natural daylight is to be combined with controlled ventilation. The product is suitable for flat and low-pitched roofs and is particularly well suited to homes, offices, hotels and commercial properties.
Material: Aluminium and glass
Profile: Double thermally broken aluminium profile
Glazing: 28.8 mm insulated glazing with a 6 mm toughened Low-E outer pane, a 14 mm argon-filled cavity with a black warm-edge spacer bar and an 8.8 mm laminated safety inner pane
Opening: Electric opening for controlled natural ventilation
UV protection: Up to 99% UV filtering
Security: Enhanced security according to PAS 24:2016
Sound reduction: Calculated sound reduction Rw 39 dB
U-value: As low as 1.18 W/m²K, or 0.92 W/m²K with an insulated upstand as an optional extra
Dimensions: Manufactured to bespoke dimensions
Insulated upstand
Solar control glazing
Electrically switchable LCD privacy glazing
Mansafe glazing with enhanced fall protection
Self-cleaning glazing
Alternative glazing specifications to suit project requirements
BSI Kitemark certification
Enhanced security according to PAS 24:2016
Air permeability Class 4 according to BS EN 1026:2016 and BS EN 12207:2000
Resistance to wind load Class A5 according to BS 6375-1:2009
Watertightness E1050 according to BS 6375-1:2009
Calculated sound reduction Rw 39 dB according to EN ISO 140-3
Laminated safety glass, Class 2 for non-fragility, according to ACR[M]001:2014
Always read the installation instructions supplied with your order carefully before starting installation, as these may vary depending on configuration and selected options.
Always follow the specific operation and maintenance instructions supplied with your order. These may vary depending on model, material and selected options.
What is an opening rooflight?
An opening rooflight is a roof window that allows natural daylight into a building and can also be opened for natural ventilation. It is particularly suitable for rooms where improved air circulation is required without installing traditional opening windows in the façade.
What is the difference between a fixed and an opening rooflight?
A fixed rooflight is designed solely to provide daylight, while an opening rooflight can also ventilate the building. Aero Vent Rooflight opens electrically, allowing the ventilation to be controlled at the touch of a button.
How does an electrically opening rooflight work?
An electric rooflight is opened and closed by a motor. It can be controlled using a wall switch or a suitable control system, which is particularly practical when the rooflight is installed at height or is difficult to reach.
What are the benefits of a rooflight for ventilation?
A ventilation rooflight combines natural daylight with natural air circulation. As warm air rises, an opening rooflight can help release excess heat and contribute to a more comfortable indoor environment.
Can an opening rooflight be used on a flat roof?
Yes, opening rooflights are well suited to flat and low-pitched roofs. The rooflight must be installed with the correct pitch, sealing and upstand to ensure effective water drainage and watertightness.
Are electric rooflights suitable for homes?
Yes, electrically opening rooflights are commonly used in homes, including kitchens, living rooms, extensions and rooms with high ceilings. They are also suitable for offices, hotels and other commercial buildings.
Can a rooflight be used as a roof access hatch?
Not all opening rooflights are designed for roof access. A ventilation rooflight normally has a limited opening and should not be used as an access hatch unless it has been specifically designed for this purpose.
Is an opening rooflight energy efficient?
Modern rooflights can feature thermally broken aluminium profiles and insulated glazing with low U-values. This helps reduce heat loss and makes them suitable for buildings with high energy-efficiency requirements.
Can an opening rooflight be made to bespoke dimensions?
Yes, opening rooflights can be manufactured to suit project-specific dimensions. Different glazing options are also available, including solar control glass, self-cleaning glass and glazing with enhanced fall protection.
How is an electric rooflight maintained?
The glass, aluminium profiles, seals and drainage channels should be cleaned and inspected regularly. The motor, opening mechanism and fixings should also be checked in accordance with the product’s operation and maintenance instructions.
