Translucent Skylight Solutions by Kalwall®

Kalwall offers innovative translucent skylight solutions designed to revolutionize the way natural light is utilized in architectural design. Utilizing prismatic glass fibers embedded within its structural sandwich panels, Kalwall skylights refract sunlight to provide a balanced, glare-free illumination. Here’s an overview of Kalwall’s skylight offerings and their features:

Kalwall Skylight Technology

Kalwall’s translucent panels are engineered to provide full-spectrum, natural visible light without distorting color rendition. Additionally, during the manufacturing process, these panels are fitted with translucent insulation to minimize solar heat gains. This combination of features ensures superior thermal performance, making Kalwall skylights energy-efficient and electricity-saving solutions.

Features

• Glare-free Daylighting: Kalwall skylights offer balanced daylighting, minimizing glare and providing a comfortable indoor environment.
• Superior Thermal Performance: With translucent insulation and advanced panel technology, Kalwall skylights enhance energy efficiency and thermal insulation.
• Low Maintenance: Kalwall skylights have minimal life cycle maintenance requirements, reducing long-term costs.
• Visual Privacy and Security: These skylights provide visual privacy while ensuring security, making them ideal for various architectural applications.
• Durability and Resistance: Kalwall skylights are built to withstand extreme weather conditions and are hurricane-rated. They are also resistant to graffiti and vandalism.
• Options for Safety and Protection: Kalwall offers options for explosion venting and blast-rated skylights, enhancing safety in industrial and commercial settings.

Types of Kalwall Skylights

S-line Skylights

Kalwall S-line skylights offer economical and easy-install top-lighting solutions. These skylights combine diffuse daylighting with a full range of thermal packages, ensuring energy efficiency. With larger unit sizes, S-line skylights require fewer roof penetrations, making them suitable for illuminating larger manufacturing spaces. They are rugged, vandal-resistant, and man-safe for maintenance crews, making them ideal for areas prone to extreme weather conditions.

Standard Pyramids

Kalwall’s Standard Pyramids add a touch of loftiness to translucent structure design. Available in standard pitches of 27°, 33°, or 45°, these skylights are designed for quick installation and are customizable to meet specific requirements. They offer superior thermal performance and can be specified with options for U-value, curb size, and finish color.

Geo-roofs

Kalwall Geo-roofs feature a clean design for easy curb installation and a watertight seal. Lightweight yet rugged, these skylights are hurricane-rated and man-safe. Optional colored inserts are available to enhance visual interest, providing versatility in architectural design.

Specifications and Resources

For detailed specifications, CAD details, BIM families, and performance charts, visit Kalwall’s official website at kalwall.com.

Material and Properties

• Material: Composite Materials
• Properties: Energy Efficiency, Thermal Insulation, Solar Control

Kalwall’s translucent skylight solutions offer a perfect balance of aesthetics, performance, and sustainability, making them ideal for a wide range of architectural projects. Whether for commercial, industrial, or institutional applications, Kalwall skylights provide innovative solutions to harness the power of natural light while enhancing the built environment.