puntloos Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 (edited) In my house design I have a 2x2m flat skylight above my hallway. Most skylights I've seen can maybe open 10degree, just enough to let a little air in. Are there any motorized large(2x2m) skylights that can open "completely" (either 90 degree, the glass pointing effectively straight up, or perhaps horizontally sliding)? Edited December 3, 2022 by puntloos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 The hinges and mechanism would be huge - why not split it so either wing is only 1m..? Sealing it could be using a pneumatic seal same as they use on boats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puntloos Posted December 3, 2022 Author Share Posted December 3, 2022 2 hours ago, PeterW said: The hinges and mechanism would be huge - why not split it so either wing is only 1m..? Sealing it could be using a pneumatic seal same as they use on boats. Still probably a bit too custom to be feasible. (context: I now have a little helicopter drone. Would be kinda cool to launch it from within the house James Bond Style) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Anything can be made if you throw enough money at it. It would cost a small fortune given how dear our 1m x 1m triple glazed fixed skylight is going to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 8 minutes ago, Kelvin said: Anything can be made if you throw enough money at it. It would cost a small fortune given how dear our 1m x 1m triple glazed fixed skylight is going to be. Yeah I’ve got 6 walk on skylights and the price is upsetting . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andehh Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 4 hours ago, Kelvin said: Anything can be made if you throw enough money at it. It would cost a small fortune given how dear our 1m x 1m triple glazed fixed skylight is going to be. We are looking at three, may I ask what you paid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 (edited) The quote is £1444 inc VAT supply only. This is a VELUX window. Edited December 4, 2022 by Kelvin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Sliding glass roof? No need to worry about windage at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Just now, Onoff said: Sliding glass roof? No need to worry about windage at least. Ignore me, first post suggested it! Think there's been a few motorised sliders on GD in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorfun Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 does it need to open to purge heat? having a non-opening one will save quite a bit of money! maybe enough to allow an alternate cooling system to be installed? just an alternate angle to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puntloos Posted December 4, 2022 Author Share Posted December 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Thorfun said: does it need to open to purge heat? having a non-opening one will save quite a bit of money! maybe enough to allow an alternate cooling system to be installed? just an alternate angle to consider. My plan certainly is to use it for heat purging yes. But the world is new and weird, and drone deliveries are becoming a thing. https://www.uasvision.com/2020/09/22/rooftop-skylight-hatches-for-drone-deliveries/ But I also purchased a drone for myself to keep an eye on the building process and make timelapse so might be fun to have a helipad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorfun Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 1 minute ago, puntloos said: But I also purchased a drone for myself to keep an eye on the building process and make timelapse so might be fun to have a helipad Opening the back door and fly it out of that might be a cheaper option. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puntloos Posted December 4, 2022 Author Share Posted December 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Thorfun said: Opening the back door and fly it out of that might be a cheaper option. 😂 Cheaper but less baller. (as the kids say). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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