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Akari Energy SkylightsSkylights bring aesthetic value and natural sunlight to a building and can be something to enjoy if properly installed and maintained. Water proofing integrity is one of the most important issues and an Akari Energy Skylight is designed not only to be structurally sound, but also effectively resistant to water intrusion.
In coastal areas and other areas exposed to high winds, the skylights must also be able to resist the potential uplift pressures. Also, since skylights can be located on the highest parts of a building, they are exposed to damage from lightning. An Akari Energy Skylight incorporates planning and design features which resist damage from these risks.
Smoke vents are required in many commercial and industrial buildings. Local codes require smoke vents to ventilate hazardous and blinding smoke generated from a fire inside a building. Since smoke vents are located on the roof, they are also an integral part of the roof assembly. Similar to a skylight, the smoke vents must maintain weatherproofing of the building envelope.
Smoke vents are often designed to provide natural lighting and may be constructed of translucent or clear materials with a solid steel framing. The framing must be permanently attached to the structural roof deck to resist potential uplift pressure from high winds and hurricanes.
The activation method of smoke vents may be electronic, heat tripped, or manual. In certain areas, an electronic activation system must be installed with smoke vents so they can be opened either from smoke/heat detectors and a central digital system. The heat trip method of activation is a reliable and simple system based on fusible link technology. This type of smoke vent normally has an open spring operated hatch frame, which is held closed by a solder sourced fusible link. Heat from a fire rises to the underside of the roof deck and melts the solder. The fusible link separates, releases the spring loaded frame, and opens the vent. Almost all smoke vents can be activated manually in one way or another and can vary from handle latches to digital switches.
The Akari Engineering Team will design for your structure the appropriate smoke vent system that incorporates waterproofing/windstorm characteristic engineering, will conform with local codes, will be designed to resist harsh weather, and operate reliably in the event of a fire emergency.
Smoke vents are often designed to provide natural lighting and may be constructed of translucent or clear materials with a solid steel framing. The framing must be permanently attached to the structural roof deck to resist potential uplift pressure from high winds and hurricanes.
The activation method of smoke vents may be electronic, heat tripped, or manual. In certain areas, an electronic activation system must be installed with smoke vents so they can be opened either from smoke/heat detectors and a central digital system. The heat trip method of activation is a reliable and simple system based on fusible link technology. This type of smoke vent normally has an open spring operated hatch frame, which is held closed by a solder sourced fusible link. Heat from a fire rises to the underside of the roof deck and melts the solder. The fusible link separates, releases the spring loaded frame, and opens the vent. Almost all smoke vents can be activated manually in one way or another and can vary from handle latches to digital switches.The Akari Engineering Team will design for your structure the appropriate smoke vent system that incorporates waterproofing/windstorm characteristic engineering, will conform with local codes, will be designed to resist harsh weather, and operate reliably in the event of a fire emergency.
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