Hey, nice video, what about hiding an “L” channel with LED lights to illuminate the skylights at night with blue or deep space purple hue? Maybe not your vibe? I’ve seen it done before and it looks super nice. 😊
Hi, Thanks for the video. What about the glass type? FXC says Polycarbonate, but Velux has Tempered glass over laminated glass for the same cost. Is there a down side to polycarbonate?
Here’s a comparison to address the question: 1. Polycarbonate: • Pros: It’s highly impact-resistant, lightweight, and more flexible than glass, making it less likely to shatter. It’s often used in areas where impact resistance is crucial, like skylights in high-risk locations. • Cons: Polycarbonate is more prone to scratching than glass and can discolor or become cloudy over time, especially with UV exposure, unless it has a protective coating. 2. Tempered Glass: • Pros: Tempered glass is stronger than standard glass and resists breakage. It’s also scratch-resistant and maintains clarity over time, even in outdoor conditions. • Cons: While it’s impact-resistant, it’s still more fragile than polycarbonate. When broken, it shatters into small, less dangerous pieces, but it’s heavier than polycarbonate. Overall: Polycarbonate may be better if impact resistance and weight are priorities, while tempered glass is a good choice for clarity, scratch resistance, and long-term durability.
Is the airtightness solely dependent on drywalls?
Hey, nice video, what about hiding an “L” channel with LED lights to illuminate the skylights at night with blue or deep space purple hue? Maybe not your vibe? I’ve seen it done before and it looks super nice. 😊
That’s a cool idea💡 Probably wont do in this case because it would require electrical being run after the fact…unless i had a mini solar type set up
Hi, Thanks for the video. What about the glass type? FXC says Polycarbonate, but Velux has Tempered glass over laminated glass for the same cost. Is there a down side to polycarbonate?
Here’s a comparison to address the question:
1. Polycarbonate:
• Pros: It’s highly impact-resistant, lightweight, and more flexible than glass, making it less likely to shatter. It’s often used in areas where impact resistance is crucial, like skylights in high-risk locations.
• Cons: Polycarbonate is more prone to scratching than glass and can discolor or become cloudy over time, especially with UV exposure, unless it has a protective coating.
2. Tempered Glass:
• Pros: Tempered glass is stronger than standard glass and resists breakage. It’s also scratch-resistant and maintains clarity over time, even in outdoor conditions.
• Cons: While it’s impact-resistant, it’s still more fragile than polycarbonate. When broken, it shatters into small, less dangerous pieces, but it’s heavier than polycarbonate.
Overall: Polycarbonate may be better if impact resistance and weight are priorities, while tempered glass is a good choice for clarity, scratch resistance, and long-term durability.