Skylights Overview
Here you will find all of our skylight documentation, important product information, and answers to frequently asked questions. If you have any questions about our skylight products, or if you would like to request an estimate, please contact JC Barry Skylights with offices in Redding, CA and Campbell, CA (San Francisco Bay Area). We look forward to serving all of your skylight manufacturing needs.
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Acrylic Dome Skylights
Our acrylic dome skylights are the perfect daylighting solution for low slope or flat roofs, allowing for abundant natural light. Our durable acrylic domes do not yellow or fade in the sunlight. We offer a bronze tint option to reduce heat gain and glare, and a frosted white option to soften incoming light and reduce fading. We have a wide variety of dome skylights and accessories for commercial and residential buildings. Acrylic dome skylights purchased from JC Barry Skylights come with a 10-Year Insulated Warranty.
Acrylic Dome Skylight Features:
Vented and fixed curb mount options
Will not yellow or fade in sunlight
Bronze tint option to reduce heat gain and glare
Frosted white option to soften light and reduce fading
Ideal for low slope or flat roofs
10-Year Insulated Warranty
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Flat Glass Skylights
Our flat glass skylights are available in custom sizes and shapes to meet your specific needs. Our glass skylights are a durable and reliable overhead lighting solution for any new or existing house. Our seamless glass skylight design will match any roof line and brighten any home with warmth and natural light. We offer a laminated glass option to meet specific building codes, reduce sound transmission, and filter out up to 99% of harmful Ultraviolet rays. Insulated glass purchased from JC Barry Skylights comes with a 20-Year Insulated Warranty.
Flat Glass Skylight Features:
Vented and fixed curb mount options
Dual-sealed to prevent moisture in between panes
LoE energy efficiency glass filters out harmful UV rays
We offer Title 24 compliant glass products
Bronze tint option to reduce heat gain and glare
Frosted white option for privacy and soft lighting
Custom architectural designs available
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Sun Tunnels
Unlike traditional windows, a Sun Tunnel Skylight can be installed within a few hours, making it one of the fastest and most inexpensive ways to transform any room of your home with natural light. Their low-profile design creates a sleek appearance on any roofline, and their prefabricated light tunnel makes them quick and easy to install. Sun Tunnels are perfect for dark hallways, laundry rooms, and more! To learn more about Sun Tunnels or to request an estimate, please contact JC Barry Skylights.
Replacement Acrylic Domes
The simplest and most economical solution is to replace your dome, as long as your existing skylight frame is in good working condition. Our quality acrylic skylight domes come in a variety of sizes. When ordering a replacement dome, make sure to measure accurately to determine the correct dimensions. Download a copy of our skylight size chart to see a list of available sizes. If you do not see your size listed, or need help ordering a replacement dome, please contact us.
High Performance Glass
Cardinal LoE² Coated Glass
When temperatures outside are hitting the triple digits, traditional windows simply welcome in the heat. Cardinal's LoE² coated glass has been specially formulated to reject the sun’s heat and damaging rays and keep your home cool and comfortable. With Cardinal's LoE² you can have year-round comfort in all types of weather. In summer, it rejects the heat and damaging UV rays. In winter, it reflects heat back into the room.
Cardinal LoE³-366 Coated Glass
Cardinal’s LoE³-366 coated glass was specially formulated to reject extreme temperatures and damaging UV rays without affecting the view. In addition, LoE³-366 provides exceptional fading protection and blocks 95% of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays, which is a leading cause of fading. Enjoy year-round comfort and energy savings while protecting your furniture, carpets, curtains, and wall coverings from fading.
Product Warranty
JC Barry Skylights carries the following Warranties against defects in material and workmanship, provided installation is in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
JC Barry Skylights are proudly made in the USA
Warranties do not cover shipping or installation costs
Allow 10 working days for skylight repairs
All warranty-related issues require proof of purchase
10-Year Insulated Dome Warranty
JC Barry Skylights offers a 10-Year Insulated Dome Warranty, this includes defects in material and workmanship, as well as condensation.
20-Year Insulated Glass Warranty
JC Barry Skylights offers a 20-Year Insulated Glass Warranty, this includes defects in material and workmanship, as well as condensation.
Lifetime Leak Proof Warranty
JC Barry Skylights offers a Lifetime Leak Proof Warranty on skylight framing, this includes defects in material and workmanship.
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Skylight FAQ
What is your lead time?
Our current lead time is 10 to 15 business days from the date of purchase.
Can we make a custom sized skylight?
We offer custom skylights and a full-line of standard size skylights as well.
What is a glass skylight?
A glass skylight is essentially an insulated window on your roof. This comes in many variations, such as single pane, dual pane, and triple pane glass. Glass skylights also offer the highest level of energy efficiency.
What is an acrylic skylight?
An acrylic skylight is more economical and when the sun shines on the white acrylic dome, the light is transmitted evenly and consistently.
Glass vs. acrylic?
The difference between a glass and acrylic skylight is energy efficiency. Glass serves as a high energy efficient light source.
Why would I want a glass skylight over an acrylic skylight?
The reason you would want a plastic skylight is if you have an existing skylight that is already plastic you would want to replace the existing skylight to be alike.
What is a thermal break?
A thermal break is an element of low thermal conductivity placed in an assembly to reduce or prevent the flow of thermal energy between conductive materials.
Why do I want a skylight?
To decrease the dependency of artificial lighting. Natural illumination is still the best lighting system used in interior design. Daylight provides better aesthetics, better color, better definition of space and highlights architectural details.
What is a skylight?
Skylights are light transmitting fenestration (elements filling building envelope openings) forming all, or a portion of, the roof of a building's space for day lighting and energy efficiency purposes.