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VELUX VCS Curb Mounted Solar Powered Venting Skylight, 22-1/2 x 46-1/2 in.
Regular price $1,932.00VELUX VCS Curb Mounted Solar Powered Venting Skylight, 22-1/2 x 46-1/2 in.
The Velux VCS is a curb mounted solar powered venting skylight, listed here as the VCS 2246 2004 model in gray, sold each. It mounts on a site-built curb, opens for natural ventilation, and powers operation with an integrated solar panel. Use it to bring daylight and fresh air into rooms below the roofline.
Key Features:
- Solar powered venting: Solar powered operation opens the sash for natural ventilation without hard wiring.
- Curb mounted design: Installs on a job-built curb above the roof plane.
- 2246 size designation: Listed model VCS 2246 2004 for standard curb-mounted applications.
- Gray finish: Gray exterior to coordinate with common roofing colors.
- Daylight and airflow: Provides both natural light and operable fresh-air ventilation.
- Sold individually: Each unit is a complete skylight sold one per order.
Specifications Table:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | VELUX |
| Sell unit | 1 skylight |
| Product line | Velux VCS Curb Mounted Skylight |
| Model type | Solar powered venting skylight |
| Available colors | Gray |
| Dimensions | model designation 2246 |
| Mounting | Curb mounted |
| Intended use | Daylighting and natural ventilation of interior spaces |
Fit and Compatibility:
Requires a properly built and flashed curb; curb height, flashing kits, and interior finishes must match Velux installation requirements for your roof covering. The solar powered venting design does not require hard wiring.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: What size is this skylight?
A: The listed model is VCS 2246 2004; exact glass and curb dimensions are not stated in the available sources, so verify with Velux literature.
Q: How is it mounted?
A: It is a curb mounted unit that installs on a site-built curb above the roof surface.
Q: Does it need electrical wiring?
A: It is a solar powered venting model, so no hard wiring is required for operation per the product designation.
Q: What is included?
A: One skylight per order; confirm curb, flashing, and control accessories with Velux documentation.
Q: What color is it?
A: Gray.
Expert Verdict — Reviewed by the SuperArbor Pro Desk
Curb mounted solar venting skylights are a good pick when you want fresh air without wiring, especially on roofs where a deck-mounted unit is not specified. Build the curb to the manufacturer's height and flash it properly for the roof covering to keep water out. Position it high in the room for stack-effect ventilation and check local code requirements for glazing near walkable surfaces.
Operable skylights must be installed per the manufacturer's instructions and local codes, including any glazing safety requirements; use fall protection during roof installation.
Add fresh air and daylight with the Velux VCS solar powered curb mounted venting skylight.
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