Serramonte Center Skylight Panel Replacement

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Aerial view of a building locating skylight project on the roof as seen on Google Maps.
Aerial view of a building showcasing skylights as seen on Google Maps.

Map of the skylight on the building. All communications about what to bid or what to repair is clear and concise.

Operable pyramid skylights with acrylic single layer glazing. Note the rails to each side, allowing the skylight to move completely out of the opening.

Close up of severely weathered skylight sections
Very poor condition.
Severely weathered skylight sections
A typical view.

The skylights are very old and the original systems weren’t that great from the beginning. The building owner doesn’t want the expense of brand new skylights, but they also don’t want to throw money at something that will not work.

The structural skylights are still doing what they were designed to do; hold the glazing and not collapse into the building.

What the skylights were failing at was allowing water into the building. The exterior glazing cap was not a very good design and re-using the same design would have allowed for the same issue in short order. In other words any repairs were not going to last very long.

A small mockup showing how panels are clamped between the base aluminum and the compression bar on top.
Existing glazing system, rubber gasket base with condensation gutter.
A technician is using a scraper to remove the existing polymer gaskets.
Removing old gaskets.
A technician is inserting new polymer gaskets.into aluminum clamping pieces.
Inserting new polymer (“rubber”) gaskets into new caps.
Two panels one side of the eight sides of an octagon skylight have been temoved.
Two panels have been removed.
New polymer gaskets.have been inserted into the aluminum base pieces.
Ready for new panels.
A technician in an orange vest is using a saw to cut a replacement panel.
Cutting a replacement panel. Sharp blades are important.
Two replacement panels have been cut to fit and put in kplace in the skylight.
New panels are set in place, with film protection left in place.
An image of panels clamped to the base pieces.
The clamping bar is installed. Film protection left on as long as possible.
Two panrls have been installed and the perimeters masked for applying silicone sealant.
Beauty caps installed and masked off with sealant soon applied.
A view of a renovated skylight.
This side is completed. Note horizontal caps are flush, allowing water to run off the skylight without impediment.

Operable Skylight Wet Seal

The larger pyramid is segmented into two halves that electronically slide open, allowing the entire skylight to be clear of the opening.

Again, with budget constraints, it was determined that this particular skylight could get by for now with a wet seal, providing a leak-proof skylight once again.

A spacious roof with a pyramid glass skylight that can be opened.
A roof with an operableglass pyramid skylight,on the roof is fully open.
The pyramid glass skylight has sections masked with tape to allow the application of a silicone sealant.

The before and after picture are in stark contrast to each other, showing the difference it makes.

The manager noted that its just like having brand new skylights again. They can see out again and the best part they don’t leak; which saves a ton of time and money.

Two weathered skylights on the roof
Before
A broad vire of two renovated skylights.
After
A broad vire of two weathered skylights on the roof
Before
A view of a renovated skylight.

Bronze 2370 Acrylic (.220″ x 48″ x 120″) from Piedmont Plastics is a cast acrylic sheet known for its superior optical clarity, impact resistance, and ease of fabrication. It’s commonly used in architectural, display, and protective applications.

Bronze 2370 Cast Acrylic Sheet – Specs & Properties

  • Material Type: Cell Cast Acrylic (PMMA)
  • Color: Transparent Bronze (2370)
  • Nominal Thickness: .220″ (approx. 1/4″)
  • Sheet Size: 48″ x 120″ (4 ft x 10 ft)
  • Finish: Glossy on both sides
  • Masking: Paper masking on both sides for protection during handling and fabrication
  • Tolerance: Allow ±1/8″ in width and length
  • Edges: Saw-cut edges (not polished)

🔧 Performance Characteristics

  • Optical Clarity: Higher than glass; excellent light transmission with bronze tint
  • Impact Resistance: 10x more shatter-resistant than glass
  • UV Resistance: Good resistance to UV degradation
  • Fabrication: Easily cut, routed, drilled, and thermoformed
  • Surface Hardness: Harder than extruded acrylic; better resistance to crazing and solvents
  • Weight: Approximately half the weight of glass
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  • MAGS BAR by SkylightsSpecialists, Inc.
  • This is a non-structural, all aluminum, glazing bar with neoprene gaskets.
    It allows for the simple installation of glazing on any structure and with any design.

MAGS Bar Parts

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Dowsil 795 Data

Dowisil 795 Silicone Building Sealant pdf

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Tech Specs

Dowsil 795 Data

Dowisil 795 Silicone Building Sealant pdf

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