Roof Light Upstand Detail

Iko sig design technology upstands acknowledge the fact that rainwater can build up on a roof during heavy storm events.

Roof light upstand detail.

Edge trim detail uninsulated details. Our architect approved external pane provides ultimate strength and durability. Insulated upstand built in. 150mm upstand to brickwork with chased joint single ply detail.

If you just took your waterproofing up to the edge of the roof and didn t have an upstand the local construction would get saturated. For every roof lantern we supply we will provide a plan and section drawing detailing the correct measurements for the builder to work to. Roof light kerb flashing detail with. All our roof lanterns shown on this website are designed to be fixed onto a kerb like detail which rises proud of the supporting flat roof assembly precisely at the open edge of the lantern aperture.

Obviously written communication with drawings plan and section is absolutely essential in order to ensure good detailing between our roof lanterns and the builder s supporting kerb upstand. Upstands are used to keep the glazed section of the rooflight off of the roofs surface. Upstand termination with compression counter flashing detail. Rainwater can build up on a roof during heavy storm events and it may be stating the obvious but unless checked this water could spill into building and saturate construction elements electrical installations as well as internal finishes and effects.

On exposed membrane roofs the upstand height is measured directly from the membrane surface. The roof lantern upstand in detail. Upstand termination with wall counter flashing detail. Upstand termination bar detail wall chase.

To comply with building and safety regulations your walk on rooflight must be fitted with a structural upstand. When ordering your vision agi rooflight s you will be offered the option of being supplied with our upstand. Std 008 dual ali lid roof hatch std 009 access hatch alum lid std 013 smoke hatch builders upstand std 014 access hatch with slam lock std 015 upstand details control vent rooflight std 016 upstand details non vented rooflight std 017a upstand details hinged vent rooflight std 018 solus security base. Darren collins 4th september 2017.

Our walk on rooflights come with 25 5mm or 33mm thickness glass depending on the size chosen. A more advanced detail is the equivalent of creating a mini stud wall. The purpose of this is being able to insulate the inner cavity which gives greater thermal performance and sound insulation. Free standing skybox upstand drawing.

Again our technical drawings section of the site will help with sizes however if you need any bespoke drawings please let.