Half Round Barrel Vault
Half Round Structural Barrel Vault Skylights Details
Plasteco's Half Round Structural Barrel Vault Skylights available in widths eight to sixteen feet with lengths unlimited, provides the designer the opportunity to present an eye-catching exterior to the building and at the same time provide daylight and increase the openness of the building interior. Barrel vault skylights have been used as a means of identifying retail establishments, for building entrances and walkway covers. The hemispherical shape adds height and a refreshing openness to the interior of any building. The feeling of greater space created by barrel vaulted skylights is both aesthetic and psychologically refreshing.
Since skylights are not designed to support body weight, some method of fall protection should be provided.
Specifications: Structural Quarter Round Vault Skylight shall be as manufactured by Plasteco, Inc. All extruded aluminum shall be 6063-T5. Exterior exposed aluminum can be Mill finish, Clear anodized, Bronze anodized, Baked enamel (color). Model 312 outer acrylic can be clear, (2412 bronze, or 2447 white translucent). Model 313 inner acrylic can be clear, (or 2447 white translucent). Rafters shall be mounted on nominal 4 ft. centers. The skylights shall be designed to support a 20 psf live load and a 20 psf wind load. Curbs (by others) shall have a minimum thickness of 5-1/2" and shall be designed to support the skylight and thrust of a 20 psf live load.
Half Round Vaults
Single
Glazed |
Double
Glazed |
Outside Curb
Dim. A |
Dome
Ht. |
312-6 |
313-6 |
6'-0" |
3'-0" |
312-8 |
313-8 |
8'-0" |
4'-0" |
312-10 |
313-10 |
10'-0" |
5'-0" |
312-12 |
313-12 |
12'-0" |
6'-0" |
312-14 |
313-14 |
14'-0" |
7'-0" |
312-16 |
313-16 |
16'-0" |
8'-0" |
The measurements above are standard sizes.
Custom sizes are available upon request.
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