Lumira aerogel Skylights (formerly Nanogel aerogel), High Performance Skylight, Skylights for Commercial Builders - Wasco Skylight
High Performance Skylights
Wasco Skylights with Lumira™ Aerogel – Up to 6x the thermal value!
Wasco skylights with Lumira™ aerogel (formerly Nanogel® aerogel) are the highest performing daylighting product available on the market today. They are an excellent value and can substantially reduce energy costs and provide a great return on investment. Transform your daylighting applications into environmentally friendly sustainable, energy-efficient designs.
Benefits of Diffused Daylighting
Available in Unit and Structural Skylights
Applications
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What is Lumira™ Aerogel?
Lumira™ aerogel is a major breakthrough in insulating technology. By adapting nano technology to practical everyday solutions in fenestration products, Lumira™ aerogel is able to provide a tremendous thermal insulator that is also environmentally sound. Lumira™ aerogel works so well because of what it does on a nano-scale. Lumira™ aerogel permanently stops connective, conductive, thermal transfer without an appreciable drop in light transmission.
- Superior thermal performance - 2x the thermal value of comparable skylights
- Glare-free, full spectrum diffused light
- “Green” product that’s perfect for Cradle to Cradle designs
- Completely moisture resistant
- Will not support growth of mold, mildew, or fungus
- Reduces sound transmission
- UV stable
- Performance will not deteriorate over time
Performance Data on Wasco® Skylights with Lumira™ Aerogel
Thermal Performance of Unit Skylights
|
Polycarbonate |
Light |
Solar Heat Gain |
U* |
R* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear/Nano 16mm | 48 | 0.57 | 0.22 | 4.6 |
Sound Transmission
Unit Skylights - 70% Improvement in Sound Reduction
| Skylight Type | Sound Transmission Coefficient |
|---|---|
| Standard Unit Skylight | 24 |
| Unit Skylight Insulated with Lumira™ aerogel | 34 |
Structural Skylights - 25% Improvement in Sound Reduction
| Skylight Type | Sound Transmission Coefficient |
|---|---|
| Structural Skylight with Polycarbonate Panels | 21 |
| Structural Skylight Insulated with Lumira™ aerogel | 27 |
Benefits of Diffused Daylighting
Increasing natural daylighting in buildings has long been a goal in architectural design. Studies have shown that people thrive in natural lighting; they’re healthier, happier and more productive. Also, increased daylighting designs are proven to have a positive effects such as:
- Increased productivity
- Increase in sales up to 40%
- Shown to increase learning rates (20-26%)
- Decreases absenteeism
- Promotes a healthier, happier work and educational environment
Environmental Certification
Today, the cost of energy is driving more stringent energy code requirements and builders and architects are looking for ways to turn daylighting designs into sustainable, cost-efficient energy designs. Nanogel is the answer as the only eco-insulation for high performance skylighting.
From MBDC's perspective Lumira™ aerogel is:
“An excellent technical nutrient which provides an elegant solution to the problem of thermal and sound insulation. The finished product is consistent with the MBDC Cradle to Cradle Design philosophy”
Available in Unit and Structural Skylights
Contact your local Commercial Representative for more information on Structural Skylights with Lumira™ aerogel.
Wasco’s Unit Thermalized Solar Energy Skydomes with Lumira™ Aerogel -
Wasco curb-mount and deck-mount Thermalized Solar Energy Skydomes offer excellent lighting and thermal performance for both new construction and replacement applications.
| CA-NT Thermal Deck Mount | CS-NT Thermal Curb Mount | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | R.O. of Curb | Model | O.D. of Curb |
| 2852 | 22 1/4" x 46 1/4" | 2852 | 25 1/4" x 49 1/4" |
| 3636 | 30 1/4" x 30 1/4" | 3636 | 33 1/4" x 33 1/4" |
| 4242 | 37" x 37" | 4242 | 40" x 40" |
| 5252 | 46 1/4" x 46 1/4" | 5252 | 49 1/4" x 49 1/4" |
| 5296 | 46 1/4" x 89 1/2" | 5296 | 49 1/4" x 92 1/2" |
Thermal Performance of Unit Skylights
| Polycarbonate Thickness | Light Transmission | Solar Heat Gain Coefficient | U* | R* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear/Nano 16mm
|
48
|
0.57
|
>0.22
|
4.6 |
Wasco’s Sentinel Skylights with Lumira™ Aerogel
Lumira™ aerogel skylights are available in Wasco's Sentinel Skydome™ 
Skylight, an all-in-one skylight and fall protection unit providing facility managers, employers, and building owners with outstanding impact-resistant safety.
With impact resistance at a minimum 775 up to 2,200 ft. lb., without the use of metal grids or screens, the Sentinel Skydome™ Skylight meets and/or exceeds ASCE 7-95 “Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and other Structures" and OSHA 29 CFR regulations for skylight fall protection.
- Schools
- Offices
- Warehouse
- Grocery Stores
- Retail Environments
- Big Box Stores & Malls
Another High Performance Energy Efficient Skylight:
A light well system that reduces heating and cooling loads while maximizing the benefits of daylighting.
