How does a skylite effect solar heat gain and thermal performance?
Different insulated glass make-up styles (tinted, low-E, laminated safety glass) will effect the thermal performance of the skylite. The tinted glass absorbs the heat. Low-E will reflect both the transfer of heat into the home and the loss of heat from inside the home which stabilizes both heat loss and heat gain. Laminated safety glass has a thin layer of vinyl in between the glass that acts as a solar barrier which reduces considerably (up to 99%) of ultraviolet light transmission.

Durability to the elements such as rocks, fallen branches, and snow?
CrystaLite Inc. standard skylites have a welded aluminum exterior cap that is anodized or painted as required that resists the elements. CrystaLite Inc. standard and custom skylites are built to local jurisdiction requirements and are engineered and built to withstand high load situations based on requirements.

Just some of the reasons why we at Glass Services Co choose Crystalite Skylites