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  • Choice of three electric motor options to suit most customer’s needs.
  • Designed not to leak. Minimal maintenance after installation other than washing. Outstanding clarity and durability.
  • Durable, weather resistant, extruded aluminum exterior frame with baked enamel paint finish.
  • Seven standard frame colours (including black), unlimited custom options.
  • Columbia venting curb mounted skylights come standard as inside fastening.
  • Maintenance free white thermally broken extruded fusion welded vinyl (PVC) base frame. Features double wall frame for optimal strength and insulation.
  • Columbia’s superior rigid extra wide four sided gutter Columbia Condensation Control System – designed to wick away moisture, protecting the lightwell from damage and staining.
  • White vinyl base frame matches interior lightwell.
  • Custom sizes available up to 4’ x 4’.
  • Pre installed removable insect screen with white aluminum frame to match vinyl frame and lightwell. Spring loaded pins allow for easy removal & installation.
  • Manufactured in Canada with 100% North American sourced raw materials.
  • Industry leading warranty.

ENERGY STAR® certified glazing options

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  • Triple Glazed LoE3 366 Temp/Temp/Temp
  • Triple Glazed LoE3 366 Temp/Temp/Laminated

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Recommended
roof type

Sloped Shingle Sloped Curb Roof Feature

Sloped or Flat with sloped curb

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Roof Pitch
2:12 Minimum

Min 2 12 Roof Pitch

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Recommended
Location
  • Kitchens
  • Bathrooms
  • Stairwells
  • Foyers
  • Dining Room
  • Living Room

The benefits of GL OCM E – Curb Mount Electric Venting Glass Skylight

Columbia’s industry leading electrically operated venting skylight provides the ultimate in easy to use convenience. Providing improved interior comfort and the numerous health benefits of fresh air ventilation – fill your home with brightness and clarity of natural light, while cooling your home with a pleasant cross breeze.

At the flick of a switch or the press of a button expel hot air build up, and airborne odours and pollutants improving your home’s interior environment, without relying exclusively on costly air conditioning.
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Fresh Air Ventilation
  • Improve the health of your home’s interior environment with the clarity and brightness of natural light and fresh air ventilation. Breathe in, and feel the revitalizing power of fresh air.
  • Natural ventilation allows you to release toxic pollutants and odors, and moderate the temperature of your home by expelling hot air that may have accumulated.
  • Open and close on-demand with the remote control system of your choice. Columbia offers 3 types of motor and remote control systems – choose the one you need based on your requirements.

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Electric Venting Skylight With Screen Card
3 Electric Motor and Remote Control Options Available
  • Columbia provides three levels of electric motors and remote controls: VE-Standard, VE-Deluxe and VE-Elite. They are manufactured by Truth Hardware, which brings decades of experience to the design and manufacturing of their products.
  • Choose the type of motor and remote you want based on your needs.

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Economical and Adds Value
  • Columbia Curb Mount skylights are manufactured in Canada using materials from across North America, making them less costly compared to foreign products.
  • Skylights add to the value of your home as it is highly desirable to bring natural light and fresh air into your home.
  • Today’s ENERGY STAR® certified skylights save you money compared to older models, and provide more comfort.

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The Benefit of Natural Light
  • Living in the north we all need more natural daylight in our homes, particularly during the winter months when days are shorter, there are fewer hours of sunlight, and the sun is at a lower angle than during the summer.
  • Natural light has been proven to increase happiness and productivity.
  • Increasing the amount of natural light in your home offsets the impact of Seasonal Affective Disorder, which affects many people in the winter when they do not receive enough sunlight.
  • Natural light has been shown to lower the risk of nearsightedness in children and young adults by helping the eye produce dopamine, which aids in healthy eye development.

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Efficient ENERGY STAR® Low-E3 366 Triple Glazing with Argon Gas
  • For maximum energy efficiency select from Columbia’s wide range of ENERGY STAR® LoE3 366 with advanced triple LoE coated glazing options – triple glazed. All options are available with laminated inner lite.
  • The space between the glass panes is filled with argon gas, a natural, non toxic, high performance insulator.
  • Because argon is denser than air it is superior at insulating your home than a conventional double pane skylight. It reduces cold or hot temperatures from transmitting through the glazing unit.

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The Proven Engineering of Columbia Venting Frame
  1. Aluminum Exterior Frame
    • Standard exterior aluminum frame with brown baked enamel finish. Black, Grey, White or Sandalwood aluminum frame available on all models. Mill finish, clear anodized or custom colour aluminum frame available.
  2. Base Frame
    • Maintenance free, white PVC, thermally broken vinyl base frame. If installed on sloped roof, specify dimension at top of skylight.Skylight can be built in either horizontal or vertical orientation. Specify when ordering: 2852 or 5228.
    • NOTE: OCM & OCM E curb width cannot exceed 1.75”.

Columbia offers a wide range of high performance glass options

  • Columbia offers a wide range of double or triple glazing options, including ENERGY STAR® Canada certified glazing units.
  • All glazing options available on all models, fixed and venting, including custom sizes.

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Cardinal Glass Industries is Columbia’s glass supplier, a world leader in high performance glass technology. Cardinal maintains a clear vision – design and fabricate the most advanced residential glass products in the industry.

Double Glazed LoE3 366 Clear Temp/Temp
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Industry benchmark
Double Glazed LoE3 366 Clear Temp/Temp
  • Dual pane with argon gas.
  • Superior LoE3 triple coating is virtually invisible.
  • Blocks 95% of UV rays.
  • Advanced condensation
    resistance.
  • Industry standard, identical LoE3 coating from the same
    supplier as the competition.
Double Glazed LoE3 366 Tempered/Laminated
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Strong laminated glass
Double Glazed LoE3 366 Tempered/Laminated
  • Dual pane with argon gas.
  • Superior LoE3 triple coating is virtually invisible.
  • Reduces the effects of sound by up to 30%.
  • Additional security:
    The innermost interlayer holds the glass together in case of breakage.
  • Clear or translucent white laminated glass is available.
  • Up to 99% UV protection, reduces fading of furnishings.
  • 10 year hail warranty on cracking or breakage due to hail.
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Double Glazed LoE3 366 Neat
NEAT
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Low Maintenance
Double Glazed LoE3 366 Neat
  • Dual pane with argon gas.
  • Superior LoE3 triple coating is virtually invisible.
  • Neat coating breaks up organic material on the glass.
  • Reduces water spotting and disperses water evenly.
  • Blocks 95% of UV rays.
  • Neat coating available as an add on to all glazing options.
Double Glazed LoE3 i89
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Close to triple pane protection
Double Glazed LoE3 i89
  • Dual pane with argon gas. Superior LoE3 triple coating is virtually invisible.
  • LoE3 coatings applied on two surfaces for enhanced energy efficiency.
  • Close to triple pane performance.
  • Blocks 95% of UV rays.
  • Offered in all standard and custom sized models since 2011.
Double Glazed LoE3 366 Tinted Bronze or Grey
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For a softer light
Double Glazed LoE3 366 Tinted Bronze or Grey
  • Dual pane with argon gas.
  • Superior LoE3 triple coating is virtually invisible.
  • Glare reduction.
  • Ideal for rooms requiring a softer light.
  • Reduces solar heat gain.
  • Blocks 95% of UV rays.
  • Available in bronze and grey tints.
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Double Glazed LoE3 366 Reflective Bronze/Grey
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Lowest solar heat gain
Double Glazed LoE3 366 Reflective Bronze/Grey
  • Dual pane with argon gas.
  • Superior LoE3 triple coating is virtually invisible.
  • Mirror finish reflects the sun.
  • Lowest visible light transmittance skylight on the market today.
  • Superior solar heat gain control.
  • Blocks 95% of UV rays.
  • Available in bronze and grey tints.
Triple Glazed LoE3 366 – Temp/Temp/Temp
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Best thermal rating
Triple Glazed LoE3 366 – Temp/Temp/Temp
  • Triple pane glass with two argon gas filled chambers.
  • Industry leader with LoE3 triple coating on surface 2 & 5, or two of three panes of glass – unlike competition.
  • Best energy efficiency and U-Value in the industry.
  • Protects against fade causing UV rays.
  • Blocks 95% of UV rays.
  • Offered in all standard and custom sized models since 2010.
  • 10 Year hail warranty.
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Triple Glazed LoE3 366 – Temp/Temp/Laminated*
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Energy saving & strength
Triple Glazed LoE3 366 – Temp/Temp/Laminated*
  • Triple pane glass with two argon gas filled chambers.
  • Exterior two panes are tempered glass.
  • Additional security:
    The innermost laminated lite holds the glass together in case of breakage.
  • Reduces the effects of sound by up to 30%.
  • Up to 99% UV protection, reduces fading of furnishings.
  • Offered in all standard and custom sized models since 2010.
  • 10 Year hail warranty.

* Meets Vancouver building code.

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Columbia is the only skylight manufacturer offering triple glazing on all skylight models, fixed & venting, standard and custom sizes.

The benefits of Columbia’s laminated glass

Offering the extra strength and protection of laminated glass on all Columbia glazing options. Consider our most popular choices – double glazed LoE3 366 Tempered/Laminated and triple glazed LoE3 366 Tempered/Tempered/Laminated.
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Superior Sound Reduction

Reduces the effects of sound by up to 30% compared to standard double pane glass, and up to 50% less than a acrylic dome skylight.

Bring natural light in without additional noise such as traffic or planes.

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Additional Security

Laminated glass is far harder to break and penetrate than traditional glass.

So, if you are concerned about security it is worth considering. The innermost interlayer holds the glass together in case of breakage.

Uv protected glass
Best in class UV Protection

Laminated glass lets the light in but protects your home from UV rays. The ideal choice to prevent fading of your floors, furniture and artwork.

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We offer triple glazing on all models

Columbia is the only skylight manufacturer offering triple glazing (including laminated options) on all skylight models, fixed & venting, standard and custom sizes.

Triple glazed skylights meet the current 2020 ENERGY STAR® certification requirements (Version 5). Providing industry leading energy efficiency.

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Sizes FOR GL OCM Vinyl Curb Mount Electric Venting Glass Skylight

Available in the sizes shown in the chart below (Imperial and Metric). You can also review the most popular sizes. If you don’t see the size you need below, then please visit our Custom Sizes page. You can also download a printable PDF of the chart.

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If you can’t find the size you want in our standard sizes, go to our Custom size page.

Standard skylight measurement are available in both options.

Popular Sizes

The yellow star indicates the most popular sizes.


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Size Chart – Summary
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NOTE: Sizes are reversible (must be specified at time of ordering). I.e. 3676 can be 7636.

Technical Information

Each model comes with a downloadable information package to help you select, specify, and install our product. If you do not find what you need, don’t hesitate to call our Columbia Customer Service Team at 604 437 3377 (Toll Free: 888 437 5557) or email info@columbiaskylights.com.

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Size Chart
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Download a PDF of the size chart for this model to keep as reference.

The size chart comes in Imperial and Metric.
Installation
Instructions
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Use Columbia’s installation instructions to ensure a successful installation.

Download the instructions for this model, or if you need multiple models go to the Installation Instruction Library page.
Drawings &
Specifications
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Download two formats of this model’s technical drawings – (1) Detail or (2) Product Data. Also available, .dwg (CAD file) and Product Specifications as a Word Doc, PDF, or Text file.

For multiple models go to the Drawings & Specification Library page.

3 types of affordable venting skylight electric operating systems

Columbia provides three levels of hardwired motor and window hardware, electric components are UL listed, CSA approved, and operate from 110 volt household current. The VE Standard, VE Deluxe and VE Elite – a solution for almost every budget. If you want Smart Home integration see our FAKRO solar powered venting deck mount skylight, FVC-S Solar powered venting curb mount sklyight, and FVE (hardwired) skylight pages.

Designed by Truth Hardware™, North America’s leader in skylight and window hardware. • UL listed and CSA approved • Operate from 110 volt household current. Available on the following venting models: OSF vinyl self flashing and OCM vinyl curb mount skylights.

VE STANDARD
Best Value Convenience

When all you need is a wall mounted switch. Perfect for most customers.

  • VE Standard kit includes: motor, cover & wall switch.
  • The 3 position Decora wall switch is designed for a single gang electrical box. Load tested for a total skylight weight of 90lbs.
  • Operates from standard 110 volt household current, no transformer required.
  • Automatic motor reversal engineered into the system reverses the motor in case of obstruction.
  • Perfect for most value conscious customers.
  • Wall switch control up to 4 skylights.

VE DELUXE
Popular Choice – Remote and Rain Sensor

This elegant remote control provides the flexibility of a hand held unit, and includes a rain sensor.

  • VE Deluxe kit includes: motor, cover, rain sensor & slim line remote.
  • Rain sensor automatically closes the skylight at the first sign of moisture.
  • Remote operates up to 4 skylights. Load tested for a total skylight weight of 90lbs.
  • Operates from standard 110 volt household current, no transformer required.
  • Automatic motor reversal engineered into the system reverses the motor in case of obstruction.
  • Multiple skylight control requires one VE Deluxe kit. Each additional skylight requires the VE Standard kit.

VE ELITE
Feature Packed – Remote, Rain Sensor & Thermostat

This top of the line remote comes with a thermostat, adjusting to your room temperature setting, and includes a rain sensor.

  • VE Elite kit includes motor, cover, rain sensor & LED remote, and window hardware. Electric components are UL listed, CSA approved, and operate from 110 volt household current.
  • Remote can operate an infinite number of skylights.
  • Create up to 9 skylight groups for simultaneous control.
  • Each group can have an infinite amount of skylights.
  • Corrosion resistant rain sensor automatically closes skylight during inclement weather.
  • Load tested for a total skylight weight of up to 160lbs.
  • Operates from standard 110 volt household current, no transformer required.
  • Automatic motor reversal engineered into the system reverses the motor in case of obstruction.
  • Wall mount control panel option also available – controls up to 20 skylights.
  • Features a thermostat, enabling skylights to open or close automatically based on the room temperature setting.

Accessories

FKCM – Curb Mount Flashing Kit
(Sloped asphalt or wood shake roof only)

IWS – Roofing Underlayment

VE Deluxe – Our most popular
electric motor and remote control

Why Columbia

Canadian made skylights, designed for our harsh climate

Columbia skylights are specifically designed for life in our Canadian climate. Whether subjected to snow, ice, wind, hail, or intense heat, our products are engineered to outperform these demanding conditions.

Many imported skylights are designed for a more temperate climate and lack the performance and durability. Columbia has spent many decades manufacturing premium quality skylights that have stood up to the test of time in our Canadian climate.

Every aspect of the skylight has been studied, engineered, and tested.

Columbia utilizes the best materials available, including the latest glass technology.

Energy efficiency is a concern for Canadian homeowners because of our extreme climate. Columbia is the only Canadian manufacturer to offer Triple Glazing on all our skylight models, fixed and venting. We offer more ENERGY STAR® glass options than any other manufacturer.

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New Mississauga distribution warehouse to better serve Ontario, Quebec & the Maritimes

We have relocated our eastern distribution warehouse to a newly constructed facility in Mississauga, Ontario. Columbia’s new distribution warehouse is larger and able to store a full range of ready to deliver Columbia, Slimlite, and FAKRO products.

The warehouse allows us to serve Eastern Canada with greater efficiency, and improved delivery times.