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HighEnd Solutions (Skylights, Canopies & Knotwood
Why not install a large skylight with multiple pc's of glass. 6 ft down the slope and 16 ft across. You can also put blinds in the light sections.
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qofmiwok

I know this is an old ideabook, but what if you're in an area that gets a lot of snow? I've had 3 feet of snow on my roof all winter. Can you get heaters in the skylights to melt the snow?

   
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CrystaLite, Inc.

Good question, one we get a lot. Snow loading is certainly available, we have certified ratings for skylights that can hold as much as 18 feet of wet snow. (certified with extreme safety factors). In the real world, your home does heat the glass (or dome) slightly which creates an 'igloo effect' which further adds strength. We have MANY skylights in high snow load areas, including Alaska. And if only a little bit of snow, you still get a nice glow from the skylight in the interior.

   

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