VCS - Solar Powered Venting Skylight

Curb Mounted

Benefits of VCS skylights

  • Features a solar panel that captures any available daylight to recharge a highly efficient, fully concealed battery powered operator and control system. 
  • Replace a fixed or manual skylight easily because no wiring is required.
  • Fully functional regardless of the time of day.
  • Unit comes with insect screens, intelligent touchscreen remote and an integrated acoustic rain sensor to close the skylight during inclement weather.
  • Available in deck and curb mounted applications. 

Installation Instructions for VCS Skylights

Skylight sizes for VCS skylights

VCS Size Code
2222
2234
2246
3030
3046
3434
4622
4646
Inside curb (W"xH") 221⁄2 x
221⁄2		 221⁄2 x
341⁄2		 221⁄2 x
461⁄2		 301⁄2 x
301⁄2		 301⁄2 x
461⁄2		 341⁄2 x
341⁄2		 461⁄2 x
221⁄2		 461⁄2 x
461⁄2
Outside curb (W"xH") 251⁄2 x
251⁄2		 251⁄2 x
371⁄2		 251⁄2 x
491⁄2		 331⁄2 x
331⁄2		 331⁄2 x
491⁄2		 371⁄2 x
371⁄2		 491⁄2 x
251⁄2		 491⁄2 x
491⁄2
Maximum skylight clearance (W"xH") 269⁄16 x
269⁄16		 269⁄16 x
389⁄16		 269⁄16 x
509⁄16		 349⁄16 x
349⁄16		 349⁄16 x
509⁄16		 389⁄16 x
389⁄16		 509⁄16 x
269⁄16		 509⁄16 x
509⁄16


Flashing systems for VCS skylights

Description Roofing material Roof pitch Product code
Step flashing w/
adhesive underlayment		 Asphalt shingles,
wood shakes and flat tile		 10°-60° ECL 0000C
High profile flashing w/
adhesive underlayment		 Tile 14°-60° ECW 0000C


Installing a skylight is easier with the Instant Light Shaft

The Instant Light Shaft is faster, cleaner, more efficient and cost-effective than traditional drywall installation. It can be installed in an hour versus 20 hours over 3 days - it's that easy!

• Works on all "box" type, 90° light shafts (no flare).

• 16" standard depth (trim to actual on site).

• All other pieces are pre-cut to size to be site assembled.

• 4" minimum spacing required around all sides if multiple skylights are installed

Enhance with blinds

Blinds of various colours and styles
are available across all traditional 
skylight families

More info