I am having trouble finding a skylight to meet the following specifications:
- Fit existing (external dimension) curb of ~35" x 50"
- Work on (existing) minimal pitched curb (roof is flat, curb is pitched at ~15-20degrees)
- Allow (infrequent) access to roof (our roof is 30+ feet high and it is a PITA to use a ladder so I would like to be able to access it via the skylight).
- Ideally, it would also be nice to be able to open it more regularly (even if partially) for ventillation but this is not an absolute
- Be compatible and flashable with rubber roof (current curb is flashed in EPDM on top of our flat rubber roof)
- Ideally, insulated glass, though I would accept polycarbonate/acrylic if no options. Could even be a "hatch" type model as long as it was transparent.
Velux sells only one residential "egress" model (GPL) and it comes in only a couple of sizes none of which are close to what I need. They also seem to sell a polycarbonate commercial model (CVA) but it too comes in only limited sizes.
Other vendors like Fakro sell similar models but again only in a few sizes.
So, any suggestions on vendors that might have a wider range of sizes and models?
Are there any reasonably priced and reliable custom shops who specialize in this? I saw a company called Newenglandskylights.com (which is actualy only a few miles from me) but they seem to be truly high end custom, creating historical-type looks out of copper.
I have also seen several companies advertising "hatches" but they all seem to be aluminum or steel while I need something transparent to let light in the space (plus they all seem to look pretty ugly).
Any ideas?