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Rob Pelletier Construction, Inc. Houston Texas

Should You Replace a Skylight in a Building?

Here are the top 10 reasons to consider replacing an older skylight on a commercial building:

1. Energy Efficiency
Modern skylights are designed with better insulation and glazing technologies, which can significantly reduce heating and cooling costs compared to older models.

2. Leak Prevention
Older skylights are more prone to leaks due to worn seals, cracked glass, or outdated installation methods. Replacing them can prevent water damage and mold growth.

3. Improved Natural Lighting
New skylights often feature better light diffusion and UV filtering, enhancing indoor lighting quality while protecting furnishings from sun damage.

4. Enhanced Aesthetics
A new skylight can modernize the appearance of your building, both inside and out, which is especially valuable for client-facing businesses.

5. Compliance with Building Codes
Building codes and energy standards evolve. Replacing your skylight ensures compliance with current regulations, which may be necessary for insurance or resale.

6. Increased Property Value
Upgraded features like energy-efficient skylights can boost the overall value of your commercial property.

7. Better Ventilation Options
Many newer skylights offer improved ventilation features, including remote-controlled or automated opening systems, which can enhance indoor air quality.

8. Reduced Maintenance
Modern skylights are built with durable materials and coatings that resist dirt, scratches, and weathering, reducing the need for frequent cleaning or repairs.

9. Safety Improvements
New skylights often include safety glass and better structural integrity, reducing the risk of breakage and injury.

10. Warranty and Support

Replacing your skylight gives you access to updated warranties and manufacturer support, which can be valuable for long-term maintenance and peace of mind.
RPC will inspect your skylight and make recommendations at no charge so you’ll have the facts on your current skylight and the very best options for a replacement skylight. Call us today at 512-962-9522.

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Choose Daylight! New Product Selector Tool

Kingspan Light + Air recently launched a new online tool, choosedaylight.com, to help architects and designers find the right custom daylighting system for their next project. The online tool guides users through a series of simple questions related to their project’s specific design or performance needs, and then presents the best daylighting system solution based on those responses. From the solutions page, users can click on links to additional contact details, downloadable brochures, and architectural consulting information.

 

Click HERE to view the new website and find out which system might be right for your next project.

Skylights with Built-In Fall Protection

 

Worker safety is an important consideration when it comes to skylights. In order to meet OSHA’s standards for a safe working environment, and properly protect those working on or near a skylight from falling through, many skylights must be protected by a fixed railing or reinforced with interior or exterior metal screens. But with Guardian 275® translucent panel skylights, fall protection is built-in!

With flexible and shatter-proof fiberglass reinforced face sheets and a strong aluminum grid core, Guardian 275® skylights have the ability to withstand the impact of a fall without requiring additional protection. This built-in protection also eliminates the possibility of unseen add-ons impacting the project’s final cost. And while Guardian 275®  systems are structural enough to handle the load, we do still recommend against walking on the panels to avoid potential surface damage the face sheets.

To learn more about the strength of Major Industries daylighting systems and the weight they can support, contact our sales staff at sales@majorskyights.com or 888-759-2678. And don’t forget to also check your local regulations for additional information on fall protection requirements.

By Tayler Feuling     

RPC to Represent Kingspan Light + Air!!

Rob Pelletier Construction is pleased to announce that we are officially the Kingspan Light + Air Manufacturer’s Reps and Distributors for Houston, Austin, San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley. This happened in tandem with KLA purchasing Major Industries. 

Charles Vojtech, Vice President of Sales for RPC had this to say: “I am so excited about the opportunity to work with Kingspan Light + Air. I have had great respect for their people and product, back to the days when it was CPI Daylighting. Translucent Polycarbonate Panel Systems have become a staple in the exterior of building designs. We are so happy to be able to offer a product with the pedigree of Kingspan Light + Air.”

RPC’s Vice President of Operations, Gerald Pate stated “I am excited about having a Polycarbonate Skylight and Wall System that meets all the building codes including hurricane ratings. The Polycarbonate Panel Systems have a proven track record of color retention and the ability to maintain light transmission levels for many years. Truly, we feel this is the best translucent panel system available in the marketplace today.”

RPC will continue to offer the same high quality customer service you have learned to count on from us. We will work with you from the design and budget phase through the final steps of project completion. Contact us today for specification assistance, product training, supply chain questions or other project questions.

Translucent Canopies & Outdoor Learning Environments

Major Industries translucent daylighting systems include canopies.

Translucent Canopies & Outdoor Learning Environments – Major Industries | Daylight Systems and Skylight Solutions (majorskylights.com)

By Tayler Feuling

 
 
As schools everywhere tackle the challenges of online and in-person learning, translucent panel canopies can provide a safe and practical solution with shaded outdoor classroom spaces. Guardian 275® canopies and awnings offer a flexible, open-air environment where students can gather and learn while being shielded from potential rain and direct sunlight. While direct sunlight can be hot and create glare, translucent canopies help make outdoor spaces more comfortable so students can sit and focus on their work in a relaxed setting. This also allows students to benefit from the fresh air, natural light, and views that come with being outside, which studies have shown to improve a student’s mental health as well as academic performance.

Guardian 275® translucent panels also make for a functional and eye-catching entrance canopy to protect students and their work from inclement weather during school drop-off and pickup. Click HERE to learn more about Major Industries line of canopy solutions.

4 Most Common Reasons for Replacing Skylights

Whether you’re replacing a dilapidated skylight, upgrading the thermal performance of a window/wall system, or simply replacing a storm damaged daylighting system, we have a solution to fit your needs and budge.

  1.  Broken
    Whether it be broken panels or impaired functionality, you may choose to replace your old skylight to gain the enhanced convenience and beauty of our newest generation of products.

  2. Degradation Affecting Performance
    Why suffer through poor light quality and thermal performance? By replacing an old skylight, you can enjoy the modern benefits of increased energy efficiency and better quality of light.

  3. Leaking
    Water intrusion can cause significant damage in your building, be it slow or sudden. Replacing your leaking unit with one of our standard or custom-built skylights will allow you to permanently resolve this issue quickly and easily.

  4. Wrong Application/Lighting Solution
    It’s important to know how to best utilize skylights in your commercial space. When defining the interior of a space, you may find you want to alter or enhance the effect a skylight has by updating it with a different style or new function.

Is It Difficult to Replace Skylights?

We would first set up a site visit to determine the best daylighting product and to examine the curb conditions and dimensions.

  • Quote
    Based on the site visit, we will generate a quote and upon your approval, supply submittal drawings.

  • Fabrication & Shipping
    Once the submittal drawings are approved, we will fabricate any custom products to be shipped to the jobsite or ship a standard product from our inventory.

  • Installation
    If you choose RPC as your installation company, we will provide all the necessary equipment to remove & dispose of the old skylights and install the new ones.

No matter what the system, our goal is your satisfaction. From initial quote to manufacture to installation and beyond, our products are only as good as our customer service, and we want to make finding, specifying, ordering and installing our daylighting systems as simple and worry-free as possible.