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The QFS fixed skylight, designed for self-flashed installations, is perfect for visually expanding areas such as hallways, stairwells, and other closed-in, dark spaces that can be transformed with light and sky views. It provides an economical choice in creating a spacious home that is filled with natural light.
Green fact
VELUX skylights make use of our most abundant natural resource — the Sun. Using skylights in our daily lives helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, leaving a smaller carbon footprint on the earth.
More green facts.
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The QFS skylight comes with your choice of:
- Impact glass - Special safety glass designed to meet code requirements for hurricane prone areas (Available for select sizes)
- ComfortPlus glass - Tempered safety glass with extra laminated pane for added safety and comfort
- Comfort glass - Tempered safety glass
The QFS skylight is compatible with several manual sunscreening accessories including:
Electric blinds are also available, when used with a power supply (WLC 160 with WLI 160 or the KES 160). These blinds include:
The QFS skylight includes a factory-installed patented flashing system, designed for shingle roofs only. Flexible EPDM side flashing eliminates the need for mastics or sealants.
The QFS skylight meets ENERGY STAR approval guidelines for energy efficiency in all climatic regions of the US.
The QFS skylight installs on roofs with slopes between 15° (3:12) and 60° (20:12).
We stand behind our products with a promise of lasting service. Our
warranty covers 20 years on insulated glass seal and 10 years on the
skylight. For details, download our Warranty brochure. The QFS skylight comes with a select wood frame and aluminum cladding. Pre-installed mounting brackets are provided to improve installation time and quality.
The smooth, low-profile of the QFS skylight does not obstruct your roofline.
The QFS skylight comes in a variety of sizes that work with rafter or truss roofs, so that you can select the one that is right for your project. For details on these sizes , please download a copy of our Residential product sizes. Due to local sales tax, transporation and delivery costs that may vary, please consult your local VELUX dealer for pricing.
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Air infiltration* |
1.57 psf
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75 Pa
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0.05 cfm/ft² |
0.25 l/s/m² |
| Water resistance* |
12.00 psf @5 US gal/ft²/h |
580 Pa @3.4 l/m²/min |
No entry |
No entry |
Thermal performance
(Complete unit values.)
All thermal performance SHGC, Vt values for VELUX Skylights are NFRC certified, labeled and listed in the NFRC Product Directory.(In accordance with NFRC procedures.) |
Glass
New 20° slope ratings shown |
Comfort (75)
Tempered, Low-E²,
Argon
Gas-filled
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ComfortPlus(74)
Laminated,
Low-E², Argon
Gas-filled |
U–factor
SHGC
Vt |
0.47
0.33
0.55 |
0.45
0.33
0.54 |
| Fading protection % |
Glazing |
Classical UV protection % |
total fading protection % |
Comfort (75)
Comfortplus (74) |
87%
99.9% |
75%
83% |
| Structural performance** |
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Downward load |
Wind uplift |
ComfortPlus (74) |
165 (psf) |
50 (psf) |
| * Tested in accordance with AAMA/WDMA 1600/IS7 2000, Voluntary Specification for Skylights. Size 656 unit tested at a 20° roof pitch.
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