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flat skylight

flat skylight

A skylight which is essentially horizontal; has only enough slope to allow rainwater to run off.
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Solar Innovations, Inc.'s flat skylight will be certified for Florida impact and non-impact, cycling, air, water, and structural upon approval of the board.
Like their flat skylight counterparts, tubular skylights open up a space with natural light and may reduce energy costs.
Currently available fenestration simulation software deals with only planar and transparent geometry, such as windows and flat skylights (CANMET 2004; LBL 2004a).
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