Fall-through hazard for skylight domes:
Why fall-through protection is essential!
Anyone who works on flat roofs – whether for maintenance, cleaning or renovation – is usually aware of the obvious danger
of falling over the edge of the roof. However, an often underestimated risk is the danger of falling through skylight domes, arcade rooflights or smoke and heat extraction systems (SHEVS).
There are numerous fall-through accidents every year! The plastic glass used in skylight domes generally does not offer sufficient resistance in the event of a potential fall.
Even if the dome looks stable from the outside, it cannot bear the weight of a person in the event of a fall!
This is exactly where our solution comes in: LUX-topĀ® DLP – Dome Light Protection. The system was specially developed as skylight dome fall-through protection and protects skylight domes and SHEV systems permanently and reliably. Thanks to the retrofit design, it can be retrofitted quickly, easily and without major installation work.
Skylight domes bring valuable daylight into halls and buildings, create a natural feel-good atmosphere and help to save energy. But in an emergency, they can become a danger:
- Skylight domes and continuous rooflights are generally not designed to be permanently fall-through-proof
- The plastic glass (e.g. acrylic or polycarbonate) used in skylight domes and arcade rooflights loses its strength over time due to UV radiation and the effects of the weather – this can result in the material becoming brittle and the formation of microcracks
- Work regularly takes place on flat roofs – for example during general inspections, maintenance and servicing of technical systems such as air conditioning systems or photovoltaic systems
It is often assumed that additional protection is difficult to retrofit or is only possible in new buildings.
Our solution shows that safe protection can be retrofitted easily and economically – and creates lasting safety for everyone who works on the roof.
Quick and easy installation
Simple, fast and reliable
Your fall protection with all-round support: from planning to installation. We guarantee professional implementation by expertly trained fitters. Contact us today for your safe working environment! We guarantee professional implementation by expertly trained fitters. Contact us today for your safe working environment!
LUX-topĀ® DLP is a GS-BAU-18 tested and certified fall-through protection system, specially developed for skylight domes, arcade rooflights and smoke and heat extraction systems. Their biggest advantage: retrofitting is particularly uncomplicated. Installation is carried out from below – without opening or removing the skylight dome. This keeps both the roof cladding and the skylight dome intact and prevents leaks.
The robust stainless steel and aluminum construction guarantees durability, while the mesh with high air and light permeability remains virtually invisible while still providing reliable protection.
The flexibility of the system is particularly evident in existing buildings: it can be used for a wide range of skylight dome sizes (up to 3 Ć 3 m).
Several DLP elements can be connected together in continuous rooflights to ensure continuous protection – an ideal solution for building operators who want to safely retrofit existing systems.
Whether for new buildings or retrofit installations: LUX-topĀ® DLP offers maximum safety when working on the roof and meets all relevant safety standards.
It provides reliable protection against falling through and at the same time is discreetly designed so that it is hardly noticeable in everyday life. For building operators, maintenance companies and construction firms, the DLP is a solution that not only protects, but also creates long-term trust.
