AC OCM E – Curb Mount Electric Venting Glass Skylight
- Brighten your home with natural light and refresh it with a cooling ventilation. Columbia’s Canadian made Curb Mount electrically operated venting acrylic dome skylight provides the combined benefits of natural light and fresh air ventilation.
- Ideal for high humidity or high heat areas, such as bathrooms and bedrooms. Cool your home by releasing trapped hot air, and expelling airborne odours and contaminates such as dust particles.
- Our electric acrylic venting skylight is great for hard to reach applications as it can be controlled via a Remote Control or Wall Switch. Options include a rain sensor.
- Columbia uses high quality North American manufactured Truth Hardware motors and remote controls.
- Our skylights come in standard or custom sizes (up to 4’ x 4’), and unlimited frame colour options – seven standard colours or custom matching.
- Available in double or triple energy efficient acrylic glazing. For sunny locations, and minimizing solar heat gain, consider tinted white, bronze, or standard clear glazing.
- Built Canadian Tough: made in Canada for the Canadian climate.
FEATURES
- The ideal choice for flat roof installations.
- Choice of three electric motor options to suit most customer’s needs.
- Strength and durability of acrylic or polycarbonate double or triple glazing.
- Available in clear, white, and tinted acrylic or polycarbonate.
- 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.
- Durable, weather resistant, extruded aluminum exterior frame with baked enamel paint finish.
- Seven standard frame colours (including black) and unlimited custom options
- 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.
Custom Sizes
Available in standard & custom sizes. Acrylic & polycarbonate from 14 ½” x 14 ½” to 94 ½” x 94 ½”
Roof Pitch 0:12
Minimum
Recommended
Location
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Stairwells
- Foyers
- Dining Room
- Living Room
The benefits of AC OCM E – Electric Venting Acrylic Dome Skylight
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.
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.
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 curb mounted 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 efficient certified skylights save you money compared to older models, and moderate interior comfort.
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.
- Most customers don’t need any more than the VE-Standard model offering – but choose the type you want based on your needs.
The Proven Engineering of Columbia Venting Frame
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- Standard exterior aluminum frame with baked enamel brown finish.Black, Charcoal Grey, White or Sandalwood aluminum frame available on all models.
- Mill finish, clear anodized or custom colour aluminum frame also available.
- 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 build horizontal or vertical, specify when ordering. E.g. available 2852 or 5228.
- NOTE: OCM & OCM E curb width cannot exceed 1.75”.
Acrylic, a Better Solution for Many Applications
- Acrylic dome skylights are lightweight, and easier to install. The dome shape adds structural strength over a flat surface.
- Available in both acrylic and polycarbonate. Polycarbonate has exceptional impact resistance and is ideal for applications where added security is needed.
- Can be produced in clear, white or bronze tint for reducing the sun’s glare and solar heat gain.
Acrylic is the right choice for many applications
- Columbia manufactures skylights in acrylic and polycarbonate.
- These versatile glazing materials are able to be produced in double and triple glazing options.
- Acrylic and polycarbonate come in three tints – clear, bronze, and translucent white.
- Double glazing is the right choice for most Canadian applications.
- Gives a high degree of insulation.
- Clear acrylic gives bright natural light.
- Double glazing is the right choice for most Canadian applications.
- Gives a high degree of insulation.
- Bronze acrylic delivers the maximum protection from extreme sunlight, reducing glare and solar heat gain.
- Double glazing is the right choice for most Canadian applications.
- Gives a high degree of insulation.
- White acrylic reduces the impact of extreme sunlight, reducing glare and solar heat gain.
- Provides privacy.
- Triple glazing is the preferred choice for Canadian climate, and provides additional energy efficiency.
- Provides a superior degree of insulation.
- Clear acrylic gives bright natural light.
- Additional comfort in your interior space.
- Triple glazing is the preferred choice for Canadian climate, and provides additional energy efficiency.
- Provides a superior degree of insulation.
- Bronze acrylic delivers protection from extreme sunlight, reducing glare and solar heat gain.
- Additional comfort in your interior space.
- Triple glazing is the preferred choice for Canadian climate, and provides additional energy efficiency.
- Provides a superior degree of insulation.
- White acrylic reduces the impact of extreme sunlight, reducing glare and solar heat gain.
- Provides privacy.
- Additional comfort in your interior space.
Columbia offers the widest choice of skylight frame colours in North America
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.
The yellow star indicates the most popular sizes.
Inside Curb | 14½ | 22½ | 30½ | 34½ | 36½ | 46½ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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14½ |
Model: 2020
Inside Curb (WxH)
14½” x 14½” Outside Curb (WxH)
17½” x 17½” Daylight Area (Glass)
1.46 sq.ft. Model: 2020
Inside Curb (WxH)
368mm x 368mm Outside Curb (WxH)
445mm x 445mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.14 m2 |
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22½ |
Model: 2028
Inside Curb (WxH)
14½” x 22½” Outside Curb (WxH)
17½” x 25½” Daylight Area (Glass)
2.27 sq.ft. Model: 2028
Inside Curb (WxH)
368mm x 572mm Outside Curb (WxH)
445mm x 648mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.21 m2 |
Model: 2828
Inside Curb (WxH)
22½” x 22½” Outside Curb (WxH)
25½” x 25½” Daylight Area (Glass)
3.52 sq.ft. Model: 2828
Inside Curb (WxH)
572mm x 572mm Outside Curb (WxH)
648mm x 648mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.33 m2 |
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30½ |
Model: 2036
Inside Curb (WxH)
14½” x 30½” Outside Curb (WxH)
17½” x 33½” Daylight Area (Glass)
3.07 sq.ft. Model: 2036
Inside Curb (WxH)
368mm x 775mm Outside Curb (WxH)
445mm x 851mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.29 m2 |
Model: 2836
Inside Curb (WxH)
22½” x 30½” Outside Curb (WxH)
25½” x 33½” Daylight Area (Glass)
4.77 sq.ft. Model: 2836
Inside Curb (WxH)
572mm x 775mm Outside Curb (WxH)
648mm x 851mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.44 m2 |
Model: 3636
Inside Curb (WxH)
30½” x 30½” Outside Curb (WxH)
33½” x 33½” Daylight Area (Glass)
6.46 sq.ft. Model: 3636
Inside Curb (WxH)
775mm x 775mm Outside Curb (WxH)
851mm x 851mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.60 m2 |
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34½ |
Model: 2840
Inside Curb (WxH)
22½” x 34½” Outside Curb (WxH)
25½” x 37½” Daylight Area (Glass)
5.39 sq.ft. Model: 2840
Inside Curb (WxH)
572mm x 876mm Outside Curb (WxH)
648mm x 953mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.50 m2 |
Model: 4040
Inside Curb (WxH)
34½” x 34½” Outside Curb (WxH)
37½” x 37½” Daylight Area (Glass)
8.27 sq.ft. Model: 4040
Inside Curb (WxH)
876mm x 876mm Outside Curb (WxH)
953mm x 953mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.77 m2 |
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36½ |
Model: 4242
Inside Curb (WxH)
36½” x 36½” Outside Curb (WxH)
39½” x 39½” Daylight Area (Glass)
9.25 sq.ft. Model: 4242
Inside Curb (WxH)
927mm x 927mm Outside Curb (WxH)
1003mm x 1003mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.86 m2 |
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46½ |
Model: 2052
Inside Curb (WxH)
14½” x 46½” Outside Curb (WxH)
17½” x 49½” Daylight Area (Glass)
4.68 sq.ft. Model: 2052
Inside Curb (WxH)
368mm x 1181mm Outside Curb (WxH)
445mm x 1257mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.44 m2 |
Model: 2852
Inside Curb (WxH)
22½” x 46½” Outside Curb (WxH)
25½” x 49½” Daylight Area (Glass)
7.27 sq.ft. Model: 2852
Inside Curb (WxH)
572mm x 1181mm Outside Curb (WxH)
648mm x 1257mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.68 m2 |
Model: 3652
Inside Curb (WxH)
30½” x 46½” Outside Curb (WxH)
33½” x 49½” Daylight Area (Glass)
9.85 sq.ft. Model: 3652
Inside Curb (WxH)
775mm x 1181mm Outside Curb (WxH)
851mm x 1257mm Daylight Area (Glass)
0.92 m2 |
Model: 4052
Inside Curb (WxH)
34½” x 46½” Outside Curb (WxH)
37½” x 49½” Daylight Area (Glass)
11.14 sq.ft. Model: 4052
Inside Curb (WxH)
876mm x 1181mm Outside Curb (WxH)
953mm x 1257mm Daylight Area (Glass)
1.03 m2 |
Model: 5252
Inside Curb (WxH)
46½” x 46½” Outside Curb (WxH)
49½” x 49½” Daylight Area (Glass)
15.02 sq.ft. Model: 5252
Inside Curb (WxH)
1181mm x 1181mm Outside Curb (WxH)
1257mm x 1257mm Daylight Area (Glass)
1.40 m2 |
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NOTE: Sizes are reversible (must be specified at time of ordering). I.e. 3676 can be 7636. |
Pinch to enlarge.
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.
Size Chart
Instructions
Download the instructions for this model, or if you need multiple models go to the Installation Instruction Library page.
Specifications
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.
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.