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Customizable shapes and configurations make the barrel vault perfect for any architectural vision
Product details
The thermoformed barrel vault is a frameless, self-supporting rooflight system designed to create continuous daylight across large interior spaces. Using 1.0 m wide interlocking modules, it can achieve spans of up to 2.4 m in width with virtually unlimited length. Suitable for roof pitches between 0° and 15°, the thermoformed barrel vault provides a fixed solution with a clean barrel form and reliable weather performance.
Key benefits
Easy installation
Suitable for spans of up to 2.4m opening
Unlimited length
Multiple glazing options
Functions and sizes
The barrel vault is a fixed-only system, developed for uninterrupted daylighting rather than ventilation. Its modular construction makes it suitable for very large roof areas, with the ability to extend in length as required.
Spans up to 2.4 m wide
Length unlimited with modular build
Installed between 0°–15° roof pitches
Product features
Each module is thermoformed and frameless, designed to overlap the next with a rolled joint detail that ensures watertightness. Once aligned, modules are secured with anti-tamper fixings for long-term stability. The system can be installed on prefabricated or site-built kerbs.
PVCu kerbs: vertical (X2V) or splayed (X2)
Aluminium kerbs: insulated (X3) or uninsulated (X5)
Site-built kerb: widths of 50–100 mm, minimum 150 mm height
Glazing options
The barrel vault can be specified in single, double or triple skin polycarbonate glazing. Clear, bronze, opal and diffused finishes allow for tailored daylight levels and glare control.
Designed for resilience, the thermoformed barrel vault achieves reliable results across critical safety and performance standards.
Air permeability: 3 m³/hr/m² at 50 Pa
Reaction to fire: TP(a), Class B-s1, d0
External fire performance: BROOF(t4)
Fragility classification: ACR[M]001 Class B
Additional solutions
Prefabricated kerbs are supplied in 3 m sections, making the system easy to assemble on site, while site-built kerbs provide flexibility for bespoke applications.
A robust glazed barrel vault rooflight system that combines strength, transparency and architectural versatility. Ideal for large-scale commercial or public projects.
We offer a broad portfolio of daylight and ventilation solutions for industrial, commercial and public buildings, and our products are suitable for both new build and refurbishment projects.