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THE SKY IS THE LIMIT WITH BILCO UK ’ S SKY FLATGLASS SMOKE VENT
BILCO UK IS SUPPORTING SPECIFIERS , ARCHITECTS , ENGINEERS AND FACILITIES MANAGERS IN ACHIEVING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS IN SAFETY , EFFICIENCY AND AESTHETICS WITH ITS SKY FLATGLASS SMOKE VENT
The innovative product , which can be installed on flat roofs across a wide range of commercial and residential building types , offers professionals a diverse ‘ three in one ’ solution , as it can be utilised as a smoke vent , roof access hatch and rooflight .
Suitable for installation on new build developments or retrofitted onto existing projects , the CE marked smoke vent can be wired into the Building Management System to provide a fully compliant solution that will automatically open in the event of a fire or smoke .
The SKY Flatglass is fully compliant with all relevant building regulations outlined in Approved Document B and is tested to BS EN 12101-2 to support professionals in achieving constant compliance in line with latest legislations .
Unlike many competitor products that use polycarbonate , the smoke vent features a single leaf flat glass sliding cover , offering a functional yet aesthetic approach to natural smoke ventilation , particularly for exposed areas where a hinged opening may not be suitable .
The streamlined flat glass enables the smoke vent to also be utilised as a rooflight , flooding interior spaces with natural light . When used in conjunction with a fixed ladder , it can also be utilised as a roof access hatch , opening to 180 ° for safe and secure access .
The latest range has been tested for impact resistance , meeting standard BS EN 1873 : 2014 Class SB1200 . This is achieved through its innovative construction , which features a top layer of toughened glass , spacer filled with 90 % argon and a low-E laminated glass layer . This is combined with a lightweight external white powdered coated aluminium frame and internal frame of reinforced PVC .
Every element of the SKY Flatglass ’ construction has been developed with thermal efficiency in mind . This includes a polyester upstand that is fully insulated for weathertightness and an inner layer of low-emissivity ( Low-E ) glass that reflects infrared and ultraviolet light from inside the building .
This prevents the light from escaping , without minimising the level of light that enters , controlling the high thermal performance of the product , while simultaneously maintaining an attractive design . An optional third layer of glass , which can also be solar control glass , can be specified upon request .
The standard size of the new SKY Flatglass smoke vent is 1000 mm x 1500 mm , which provides a 1m ² clear vent area . Bilco UK is also able to offer this product in special sizes to meet individual specification requirements through its team of inhouse designers , engineers and technical estimators .
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Download the SKY Flatglass datasheet
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For further information on Bilco UK ’ s complete range of roof access solutions , visit www . bilcouk . co . uk or call 01284 701696 .
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