Pitched roof perfect
Rooflight specialist, Sunsquare, has launched Aero Pitch – billed as the world’s most advanced and thermally efficient skylight for 20-60° tiled roofs.
Making its first appearance at Grand Designs Live, Aero Pitch is fully automated, holds a BSI Kitemark for its safety and quality and has been designed for ease of installation, with one universal flashing kit to fit any roof.
“We’ve been flat-roof skylight specialists for 18 years and this is our very first model specifically designed for 20-60° roofs,” said Justin Seldis, MD at Sunsquare. “We wanted to address all the common issues people face with pitched roof skylights, such as thermal performance, condensation, safety and usability, and we’ve ended up with the most advanced skylight out there.
“But that wasn’t our only focus, we wanted to make it as straight forward as possible for installers too. That’s why we developed a universal flashing kit that will suit any tiled roof, from 20-60°. Our kit has everything you’ll ever need with no hidden extras needed, even for bespoke sizes. In fact, the skylight, flashing kit and upstand all come as part of the package, so installers always have everything they need to get the job done easily.”
Aero Pitch offers U values as low as 0.5 W/m2K and is said to be completely condensation free.
Aero Pitch also comes with Smartsquare, reported to be the world’s first smart switch, as standard. This allows users to open or close the skylight wherever they are at the touch of a smart phone button or through smart speakers. They can also programme it to automatically open and close based on weather conditions, humidity, inside temperature, sunrise or sunset, or even their proximity to the building.
Aero Pitch also uses shatter-proof laminated glass and is top hinged for extra security.
Justin said. “Aero Pitch can be tailor-made to suit any design. It comes in fixed and bespoke sizes, double and triple glazing, it’s compatible with any blind system and its aluminium frame can be powder-coated in any RAL colour to match any decor. It’s even available in a conservation format to complement more traditional architecture.”
Aero Pitch is available to buy online in seven fixed sizes, and bespoke sizes are available on request. Any order is backed by a ten-year insurance warranty, including a two-year guarantee on any necessary electronics.