GL VSF – Vinyl Self Flashing Fixed Glass Skylight
- Bring the brightness and clarity of natural light into your home. Columbia’s Canadian made Fixed Self Flashing glass skylight is the choice for both the professional roofing contractor and the do-it-yourselfer with built in white vinyl curb and flashing, saving you time and money.
- Tough extruded aluminum exterior frame with baked enamel paint finish and a durable welded vinyl PVC interior frame with wide flashing flange.
- Self flashing skylights mount directly to the roof deck and are used in Eastern markets only. The most popular skylight for both East and West markets remains the curb mounted skylight.
- Available with ENERGY STAR® Certified double or triple glazing LoE3 options (including laminated glass). Additional LoE3 glass options include tinted or reflective glass (bronze or grey) that reduce the glare of intense sunlight and heat gain. Columbia also supplies the innovative LoE3 366 Neat low maintenance glass. You may also add NEAT glass coating to your glazing choice.
- Skylights come in standard or custom sizes, and unlimited colour options – seven standard colours or custom matching.
- Built Canadian Tough: made in Canada for the Canadian climate.
The sealed glass unit is guaranteed not to fail for a period of twenty years from the date of purchase (condensation between glass).
FEATURES
- Suitable for sloped asphalt shingle roof only, minimum 3:12 pitch. We recommend using Columbia’s underlayment for watertight installation.
- Includes built in vinyl curb and wide self flashing flange for optimum seal. Features slotted fastening holes around the perimeter flange, allowing for expansion & contraction caused by temperature change.
- The easiest skylight to install – no flashing kit or wood curb required.
- Durable, weather resistant, extruded aluminum exterior frame with baked enamel paint finish.
- Low Maintenance white extruded fusion welded vinyl (PVC) base frame.
- Thermally broken vinyl base frame features double wall frame for optimal insulation and strength.
- Integrated four sided gutter to collect any condensation caused by Canada’s extreme climate, preventing water staining in your interior lightwell.
- Seven standard frame colours (including black), unlimited custom colour matching.
- Manufactured in Canada with 100% North American sourced raw materials.
- Performance tested in Canada’s harsh climate for over thirty five years!
- Industry leading warranty.
ENERGY STAR® certified glazing options
- Double Glazed LoE3 i89
- Triple Glazed LoE3 366 Temp/Temp/Temp
- Triple Glazed LoE3 366 Temp/Temp/Laminated
3:12 Minimum
Roof Pitch
Suitable for low profile asphalt shingle or shake roof only. Recommend using Columbia underlayment for watertight installation.
Recommended
Locations
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Stairwells
- Foyers
- Dining rooms
- Living rooms
The Benefits of the GL VSF – Vinyl Self Flashing Fixed Glass Skylight
The GL VSF is one of Columbia’s most popular skylights bringing natural light to hundreds of thousands of homes across Canada. Renowned for its durability and ease of installation – not requiring the building of a curb or flashing. This versatile skylight has numerous features and benefits.
Watertight Self Flashing Design
- Aluminum Cap
- Durable extruded exterior aluminum frame with baked enamel paint finish.
- Seven standard colours and unlimited custom colour matching. Bring in a paint chip and we will match it.
- Base Frame
- Maintenance free, white heavy duty PVC, thermally broken vinyl base frame with co-extruded draft seal.
- Columbia Condensation Control System
- All Columbia skylights utilize our unique rigid (PVC or Aluminum), four sided, wide gutter – wicking away moisture, protecting your lightwell from damage and unsightly staining.
- Curb
- Built in PVC curb and flashing – No wood curb or metal flashing required. All fixed self flashing skylights can be installed on side, i.e. 3652 can be 5236.
Self Flashing: the Easiest Skylight Model to Install
- Attractive low profile appearance – compliments your roof line.
- Self Flashing skylights are easy to install on any composition shingle or shake roof.
- The Columbia self flashing skylight is the choice of installers and do it yourselfers across the country because of the ease of installation with its integrated PVC vinyl interior frame and flange.
- No need to build a wood curb or flash, saving time and money.
Efficient ENERGY STAR® Low-E3 Double or 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 – double and 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.
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.
Economical and Adds Value
- Columbia self flashing 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.
Frame Colours to Match Every Roof
- Seven standard frame colours are available on all models, fixed and venting, including custom sizes.
- Architects design natural light into the interior of the home; however, they want the skylight to blend with your roof covering to highlight their roof design.
Contrasting the skylight frame with your roof colour can be unattractive and an eyesore. - Bring in a paint chip to your dealer, and we will match it. For colourful steel and other roofing materials.
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.
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
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
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.
Double Glazed LoE3 366 Neat
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
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
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.
Double Glazed LoE3 366 Reflective Bronze/Grey
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
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.
Triple Glazed LoE3 366 – Temp/Temp/Laminated*
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Columbia offers the widest choice of skylight frame colours in North America
With the growing selection of asphalt shingle and steel metal roof colour options, Columbia allows you to match your skylight frame colour to the colour of your roofing material or window package. Columbia offers seven standard colours and unlimited custom colour matching. Save time and money by choosing a standard colour, or provide your dealer with a colour chip and we will match it.
Sizes FOR GL VSF Vinyl Self Flashing Fixed GLASS Skylight
Available in the sizes shown in the chart below (Imperial and Metric). It is important to note, all sizes are roof opening dimensions. 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.
GO TO CUSTOM SIZES
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.
| Roof Opening | 14½ | 22½ | 26½ | 30½ | 34½ | 36½ | 46½ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 14½ |
Model: 2020
Roof Opening (WxH)
14½” x 14½” Daylight Area (Glass)
1.46 sq.ft. Model: 2020
Roof Opening (WxH)
368mm x 368mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.14 m2 |
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| 22½ |
Model: 2028
Roof Opening (WxH)
14½” x 22½” Daylight Area (Glass)
2.27 sq.ft. Model: 2028
Roof Opening (WxH)
368mm x 572mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.21 m2 |
Model: 2828
Roof Opening (WxH)
22½” x 22½” Daylight Area (Glass)
3.52 sq.ft. Model: 2828
Roof Opening (WxH)
572mm x 572mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.33 m2 |
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| 30½ |
Model: 2036
Roof Opening (WxH)
14½” x 30½” Daylight Area (Glass)
3.07 sq.ft. Model: 2036
Roof Opening (WxH)
368mm x 775mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.29 m2 |
Model: 2836
Roof Opening (WxH)
22½” x 30½” Daylight Area (Glass)
4.77 sq.ft. Model: 2836
Roof Opening (WxH)
572mm x 775mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.44 m2 |
Model: 3636
Roof Opening (WxH)
30½” x 30½” Daylight Area (Glass)
6.46 sq.ft. Model: 3636
Roof Opening (WxH)
775mm x 775mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.60 m2 |
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| 34½ |
Model: 2840
Roof Opening (WxH)
22½” x 34½” Daylight Area (Glass)
5.39 sq.ft. Model: 2840
Roof Opening (WxH)
572mm x 876mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.50 m2 |
Model: 4040
Roof Opening (WxH)
34½” x 34½” Daylight Area (Glass)
8.27 sq.ft. Model: 4040
Roof Opening (WxH)
876mm x 876mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.77 m2 |
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| 36½ |
Model: 4242
Roof Opening (WxH)
36½” x 36½” Daylight Area (Glass)
9.25 sq.ft. Model: 4242
Roof Opening (WxH)
927mm x 927mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.86 m2 |
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| 46½ |
Model: 2052
Roof Opening (WxH)
14½” x 46½” Daylight Area (Glass)
4.68 sq.ft. Model: 2052
Roof Opening (WxH)
368mm x 1181mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.44 m2 |
Model: 2852
Roof Opening (WxH)
22½” x 46½” Daylight Area (Glass)
7.27 sq.ft. Model: 2852
Roof Opening (WxH)
572mm x 1181mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.68 m2 |
Model: 3652
Roof Opening (WxH)
30½” x 46½” Daylight Area (Glass)
9.85 sq.ft. Model: 3652
Roof Opening (WxH)
775mm x 1181mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.92 m2 |
Model: 4052
Roof Opening (WxH)
34½” x 46½” Daylight Area (Glass)
11.14 sq.ft. Model: 4052
Roof Opening (WxH)
876mm x 1181mm Daylight Area (Glass)
1.03 m2 |
Model: 5252
Roof Opening (WxH)
46½” x 46½” Daylight Area (Glass)
15.02 sq.ft. Model: 5252
Roof Opening (WxH)
1181mm x 1181mm Daylight Area (Glass)
1.40 m2 |
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| 54½ |
Model: 2860
Roof Opening (WxH)
22½” x 54½” Daylight Area (Glass)
8.52 sq.ft. Model: 2860
Roof Opening (WxH)
572mm x 1384mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.79 m2 |
Model: 3660
Roof Opening (WxH)
30½” x 54½” Daylight Area (Glass)
11.54 sq.ft. Model: 3660
Roof Opening (WxH)
775mm x 1384mm Daylight Area (Glass)
1.07 m2 |
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| 58½ |
Model: 2864
Roof Opening (WxH)
22½” x 58½” Daylight Area (Glass)
9.14 sq.ft. Model: 2864
Roof Opening (WxH)
572mm x 1486mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.85 m2 |
Model: 3664
Roof Opening (WxH)
30½” x 58½” Daylight Area (Glass)
12.39 sq.ft. Model: 3664
Roof Opening (WxH)
775mm x 1486mm Daylight Area (Glass)
1.15 m2 |
Model: 4064
Roof Opening (WxH)
34½” x 58½” Daylight Area (Glass)
14.02 sq.ft. Model: 4064
Roof Opening (WxH)
876mm x 1486mm Daylight Area (Glass)
1.30 m2 |
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| 62½ |
Model: 2868
Roof Opening (WxH)
22½” x 62½” Daylight Area (Glass)
9.77 sq.ft. Model: 2868
Roof Opening (WxH)
572mm x 1588mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.91 m2 |
Model: 3668
Roof Opening (WxH)
30½” x 62½” Daylight Area (Glass)
13.24 sq.ft. Model: 3668
Roof Opening (WxH)
775mm x 1588mm Daylight Area (Glass)
1.23 m2 |
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| 70½ |
Model: 2076
Roof Opening (WxH)
14½” x 70½” Daylight Area (Glass)
7.10 sq.ft. Model: 2076
Roof Opening (WxH)
368mm x 1791mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.66 m2 |
Model: 2876
Roof Opening (WxH)
22½” x 70½” Daylight Area (Glass)
11.02 sq.ft. Model: 2876
Roof Opening (WxH)
572mm x 1791mm Daylight Area (Glass)
1.02 m2 |
Model: 3676
Roof Opening (WxH)
30½” x 70½” Daylight Area (Glass)
14.93 sq.ft. Model: 3676
Roof Opening (WxH)
775mm x 1791mm Daylight Area (Glass)
1.39 m2 |
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| 74½ |
Model: 3280
Roof Opening (WxH)
26½” x 74½” Daylight Area (Glass)
13.71 sq.ft. Model: 3280
Roof Opening (WxH)
673mm x 1892mm Daylight Area (Glass)
1.27 m2 |
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 NOTE: Sizes are reversible (must be specified at time of ordering). I.e. 3676 can be 7636. |
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Size Chart – Summary
Pinch to enlarge.
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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Installation
Instructions
Instructions
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.
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Specifications
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For multiple models go to the Drawings & Specification Library page.
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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.
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.
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