What type of surfaces will Skylight Screens work on?
, March 14, 2023
Skylight screens can be designed to work with many forms of skylights and on many roof surfaces including curb, standing seam, and corrugated.
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What are the Skylight Screens made of?
, March 14, 2023
Skylight screens are made using rigid galvanized carbon steel or 304 stainless steel and are built to withstand rain, snow, ice, wind, and heat better than other types of building materials.
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Do Skylight Screens penetrate the roof surface?
, March 14, 2023
Our Skylight Screens are non-penetrating and consist of aluminum rails and mesh forming a cage-like structure around each skylight that clamps around the retaining frame of the skylight. We recommend avoiding skylight screens that require fasteners to penetrate the frame of the skylight as this could cause a leak issue.
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What skylight cannot have a screen installed over it?
, March 14, 2023
Some skylights are designed to open or vent in the event of a fire. A FlexDome Guardrail solution should be used in this scenario where a screen may affect the performance of an opening skylight.
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Are Skylight Screens permanent? How long do they last?
, March 14, 2023
Skylight screens are intended to be permanent with proper maintenance. We recommend Skylight Screens that do not penetrate the retaining frame of the skylight; this reduces risk of moisture intrusion.
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How long does it take to install a Skylight Screen?
, March 14, 2023
Skylight screens are easy to install in a matter of minutes. Depending on the type of skylight, any installation of a skylight screen can take between 15 and 30 minutes by 2 workers without any special training or tools.
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What is a Rigid Rail fall arrest system?
, March 10, 2023
One of the most common fall arrest solutions, Rigid Rail is an overhead track and trolley fall arrest system, paired with a self-retracting lifeline for workers at height and provide fall arrest solutions in environments that require very short arrest distances.
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What rail lengths are available?
, March 10, 2023
With splicing, rails can be engineered to any required length. Typical maximum length to fit on a truck is about 40’.
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What fall clearance is required?
, March 10, 2023
Many factors determine fall clearance requirements when using fall protection systems. The lowest clearance requirements can be as little as 2’ up to over 20’ depending on equipment used, system deflection and other safety factors .
