Operable Skylight Roof Access

Retractable skylights can provide rooftop access as an alternative to bulky hatches or solid doors.

Operable skylight roof access.

Operable roof transforms pass through atrium into all weather living space. The velux no leak fixed skylight is an economical choice for closed in dark spaces to create a spacious and light filled home. Custom skylight hatches and operable skylights are a specialty at new england skylights. They are designed to be manually opened gas spring assisted or motorized.

The innovative flat roof exit skylight is designed to provide access to your roof as well as allow daylight and fresh air to your home below. Our skylight access hatches are hand crafted with the necessary structural framing and may be finished with interior paneling and trim such as mahogany if desired. Tilt s roof access skylights are operable glass skylights that can be used with a standard staircase opening up so that roof terraces can become seamless extensions of the home. Skylights characteristics premium deck mounted skylights fx fixed fv manual venting fve electric venting fvs solar venting curb mounted skylights premium curb mounted skylight fxc standard curb mounted skylight fxr.

Rooftop access can be an important part of meeting building and egress codes. While acting as an entrance to a rooftop or upper porch the skylight also provides daylight to lower levels of the home or business even when closed.