Skylights

Skylight Glazing Details

Skylights and glass roofs are great for bringing in natural daylight, but they need the right glazing to keep your indoor environment comfortable. Proper glazing helps maintain stable temperatures and reduces noise.

SCS offers various products and expert advice to help you achieve your design and performance goals. The performance of your skylight or roof window depends on the type of glazing and the specific glass used.

Single Glazed Skylights

Single glazed skylights are cost-effective and lightweight, making installation quick and easy. They are perfect for spaces that only need weather protection and don’t require high thermal insulation. Typical uses include:

• Bathroom and ensuites
• Hallways, walkways and stairways
• Greenhouses
• Outdoor entertainment areas
• Patios and alfresco areas
• Pool and spa enclosures
• Sunrooms and conservatories
• Warehouses and other commercial buildings

Double Glazed Skylights

Double glazed skylights offer better thermal and acoustic insulation. They are ideal for interior spaces that need more comfort. Typical uses include:

• Living areas
• Dining areas
• Indoor entertainment areas
• Bedrooms
• Sunrooms and conservatories
• Office areas and other commercial buildings
• Indoor pool and spa enclosures

Triple Glazed Skylights

Triple glazed skylights provide the highest thermal and acoustic performance. They are ideal for buildings aiming for low energy usage or Passive House Certification. Typical uses include:

• Living areas
• Dining areas
• Indoor entertainment areas
• Indoor pool, saunas and spa enclosures
• Bedrooms
• Sunroom enclosures and conservatories
• Passive House or low energy buildings
• Office areas and other commercial buildings

Complete Skylight Installation Services by SCS

At SCS, we specialise in the design and installation of skylights, roof windows and overhead glazing (glass roofs), ensuring they meet Australian Standards and building codes. Our installations are compliant, safe, water-proof and draught-proof. Our skylight installation services are highly recommended, with the expert team at SCS supporting your project from start to finish. As an expert skylight contractor, SCS can provide you with the full skylight installation cost of your project. Whether you require new skylights to be installed or replacement skylights, SCS can provide these services. We can also provide skylight glass replacement for projects with existing skylights, rooflights, roof windows or glass roofs.

Our Services

• Comprehensive Project Management: From initial pricing and detailed design, to construction drawings, installation and final certification
• Engineering Design: We provide detailed engineering design, including necessary calculations and compliance certification as required

Our Projects

SCS provides our skylight and roof window installation services on a variety of projects, including:

• Commercial skylights
• Industrial skylights
• Residential skylights
• Architectural skylights

Why Choose Us

Skylights, roof windows and overhead glazing (glass roofs) are fully exposed to the elements, so proper design is crucial for optimal water run-off and the prevention of leaks. Poor water-proofing, missing seals, insufficient fixings or weak structural support can cause significant damage and lead to costly insurance claims.

SCS is highly recommended for the installation of skylights, roof windows and rooflights. Our experienced team can also assist with replacing skylight glazing or glass only, on existing skylights, roof windows or rooflights (replace broken or under-performing glass or glazing units).

Expert Installation

Installing skylights, roof windows and overhead glazing (glass roofs) can be challenging due to difficult-to-reach locations. SCS has the experience and qualifications to handle these installations safely and effectively. We can take care of the whole process, including crane hire and other lifting equipment and high-access equipment such as scaffolding and scissor lifts.

SCS will take care of your skylight project from start to finish for a seamless, compliant and safe skylight installation.

Contact SCS today for your new skylight cost and to discuss your skylight installation needs. We conduct skylight installations and energy efficient skylight replacement across Melbourne. 

Velux Skylights

Velux is a standard skylight supplier with branches across the world, making Velux a popular choice for many homeowners, architects and building designers. Velux skylights feature high performing double glazing and have been tested to suit Australian conditions. The skylights come with a variety of smart accessories, such as automated blinds, rain sensors, and insect screens. Velux has a range of operable skylights and operable roof windows to provide access and fresh air to your space.

Velux Windows Installation

SCS can supply and install Velux skylights and Velux roof windows. Velux installation is carried our by our skylight installation team. For Velux window installation, SCS follows the instruction and manuals provided by Velux. As an experienced skylight contractor, SCS can fit Velux skylights to new roofs and also to existing roofs. Velux products are also suitable as commercial skylights.

Types of Velux Skylights

Velux offers a wide variety of standard skylights and roof windows. The Velux range includes:

• Fixed pitched roof skylights
• Fixed flat roof skylights
• Manual operated pitched roof skylights
• Manual operated flat roof skylights
• Electric pitched roof skylights
• Solar-powered pitched roof skylights
• Solar-powered flat roof skylights
• Centre-pivot roof windows
• Top-hinged roof windows

Whether it is a home, office, or commercial building, Velux will have a product available to fill your space with natural light and fresh ventilation.

Contact SCS to find out how we can assist you with the installation of Velux windows and skylights across Melbourne. 

Velux operable roof window

Velux operable skylight

Velux residential skylight installation

Velux modular skylight installation

Velux roof window installation

Custom-made Skylights

For projects with large spans or unique shapes, a standard skylight or roof window may not be suitable. SCS can design, supply, and install custom skylights and roof windows for your project. Our custom skylights are available in single glazing, double glazing, and triple glazing. We can customise the frame colour, shape, and glazing to meet your specific needs, enhancing both the appearance and performance (thermal and acoustic) of your skylight.

Custom-made skylights are tailored to suit each individual project. Our custom-made skylights are suitable for a variety of spaces, such as:

• Homes
• Apartment buildings
• Warehouses
• Shopping Centres
• Offices
• Outdoor entertaining areas (patios, alfresco, etc.)
• Gymnasiums

Custom-made skylights are a great option to increase the amount of natural light in a space, increasing comfort and beauty.

Custom Skylights Types

Our custom skylights can be made in a variety of different types, configurations and shapes. Skylight installation is also possible for various different roof shapes, settings and designs. See below a list of our full custom skylight, custom rooflight and custom roof window range:

• Triple glazed skylight / Triple glazed roof windows
• Energy efficient skylight
• Flat roof skylight
• Flat glass roof light
• Fixed rooflight
• Fixed pitch roof windows
• Ridge skylight
• Modular skylights
• Low pitch skylights & flat roof skylights
• Architectural skylights
• Vaulted skylights
• Rooflights
• Walkable skylights / Trafficable skylights / Walk-over skylights
• Pyramid skylights
• Operable skylights
• Glass roof windows
• Aluminium roof windows
• Aluminium skylight
• Circle skylight / circular skylight
• Special shape skylight

Modular skylight window installation

Custom skylight window installation

Please get in touch with SCS today to find out how we can help you with your custom skylight project. SCS is a specialty skylight contractor, who provides highly recommended skylight installation services across Melbourne. 

Automated Skylights

Skylight automation is a key feature in modern homes and offices. Operable skylights can be in places that are difficult to reach. Skylight automation allows you to easily operate multiple skylights, seamlessly controlling the ventilation and amount of light in the space. Skylight automation is especially important for operating skylights in hard-to-reach locations.

Automated Skylight Types

Automated skylights can come in a variety of opening types, including:

• Sliding
• Wind out
• Tilting
• Swinging
• Pivot

Key Features

Automated skylights have a range of key features, including:

• Radio-controlled remote operation
• Wired switch operation
• Rain, wind, and sun sensors
• Compatible with home automation systems

These features put you in complete control of the indoor environment at all times, allowing you to open and shut your skylights at the touch of a button.

Skylight automation controls

Operable skylight

Sliding roof window installation