GL OSF E – Vinyl Self Flashing Electric Venting Glass Skylight
- Cool your home with Columbia’s electrically operated venting self flashing skylight. Enjoy the combined benefits of natural light and fresh air ventilation. Ideal for high humidity or high heat areas, such as bathrooms and kitchens. Ventilate your home by releasing trapped hot air, and expelling airborne odours.
Opening and closing controlled via high quality Truth Hardware electric skylight operating systems. Choice of Remote Control or Wall Switch, designed for hard to reach applications.- 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 solar heat gain. Columbia also supplies the innovative LoE3 366 Neat low maintenance glass. You may add NEAT coating to any glazing choices.
- Columbia skylights come in standard or custom sizes (up to 4’ x4’), and unlimited frame colour options – seven standard colours or custom matching.
FEATURES
- Suitable for sloped asphalt shingle and wood shake roofs only, minimum 3:12 pitch. We recommend using Columbia’s underlayment for watertight installation.
- Choice of three electric motor options to suit most customer’s needs.
- 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 temperatures change.
- The easiest skylight model to install – no flashing kit or wood curb required.
- 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 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.
ENERGY STAR® certified glazing options
- 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 GL OSF E – Vinyl Self Flashing Electric Venting Glass Skylight
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.
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.
3 Electric Motor and Remote Control Option 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.
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.
Self Flashing: the Easiest Skylight Model to Install
- The Columbia self flashing skylight is the choice of installers and do it yourselfers across the country because of how easy it is to install with its integrated PVC vinyl interior frame and flange.
- No need to build a wood curb or flashing, saving time and money.
- Attractive low profile appearance compliments your roof line.
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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
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.
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.
Columbia offers the widest choice of skylight frame colours in North America
Sizes FOR GL VSF Vinyl Self Flashing Fixed GLASS Skylight
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.
| Roof Opening | 14½ | 22½ | 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)
0.43 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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 NOTE: Sizes are reversible (must be specified at time of ordering). I.e. 3676 can be 7636. |
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Size Chart – Summary
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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.
Why Columbia
Columbia wins ENERGY STAR® award two years in a row
For the second year in a row Columbia Skylights was recognized by ENERGY STAR® Canada – receiving the prestigious 2022 Special Recognition Award and the 2021 Sustained Excellence award. We appreciate ENERGY STAR Canada for recognizing Columbia’s decades of focus on sustainability and our continued commitment to producing the only Canadian made energy efficient skylights that adhere to the current ENERGY STAR certification.
Columbia has been a member of the ENERGY STAR Canada program since 2007.
As Canada’s largest skylight manufacturer we want to acknowledge Natural Resources Canada and the Canadian ENERGY STAR program for highlighting our ongoing efforts across product development, glazing technology, manufacturing sustainability, and the promotion of ENERGY STAR to the Canadian consumer.
Review our FAKRO Premium European skylights, roof windows & flat roof skylights
FAKRO produces the highest quality European designed & manufactured skylights in the world, delivering exceptional performance and energy efficiency. If you want the best for your home, FAKRO skylights & roof windows are what you are looking for, with outstanding craftsmanship and finish.
Columbia is proud to be the exclusive Canadian distributor of FAKRO skylights and roof windows. For over 30 years, the FAKRO group has produced beautifully designed, technically superior skylights. All of the FAKRO skylights are produced in their European plants.
As the second largest skylight manufacturer in the world, FAKRO supplies up to 15% of the global skylight market – with over 8 million skylights sold in more than 50 countries.
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