AC OSF E – Vinyl Self Flashing Electric Venting Acrylic Dome Skylight
- Columbia’s Canadian made self flashing electric acrylic dome skylight provides the combined benefits of natural light and fresh air ventilation electrically powered motor and remote control. Cool your home by releasing trapped hot air, humidity, and expelling airborne odours and contaminates such as dust particles. The shape of the acrylic dome naturally repels water and snow.
- 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.
- Acrylic self flashing domes are rarely used unless when matching existing or going for a certain look. Self flashing skylights must be installed on a minimum 3:12 slope, therefore the GL OSF E glass is the most common solution and is more economical while providing superior energy performance.
Opening and closing controlled via a high quality Truth Hardware Remote Control or Wall Switch, designed for hard to reach applications.- Our skylights come in standard or custom sizes (this model up to 4’ x 4’), and unlimited frame colour options – seven standard colours or custom colour matching.
FEATURES
- Suitable for sloped asphalt shingle roof only, minimum 3:12 pitch. We recommend using Columbia’s underlayment for watertight installation.
- 3 electric motors and remote control options available, providing features based on customer’s application and 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 temperature 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.
- Integrated four sided gutter (Columbia’s Condensation Control Technology) to collect any condensation caused by Canada’s extreme climate, preventing water from staining your lightwell.
- White vinyl base frame matches interior lightwell.
- Durable, weather resistant, extruded aluminum frame with baked enamel paint finish. Seven standard colours (including black), unlimited custom options
- Custom sizes available up to 4’ x 4’.
- Pre installed removable insect screen with white aluminum frame to match vinyl base and lightwell.
- Spring loaded pins allow for easy removal & installation.
- Manufactured in Canada with 100% North American sourced raw materials.
- Industry leading warranty.
Available in ultra strong Polycarbonate
For applications that need additional security
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 Room
- Living Room
The Benefits of AC OSF E – Vinyl Self Flashing Electric Venting Acrylic Dome 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 with the crank handle supplied for skylights that can be easily accessed. Optional telescopic pole for hard to reach skylights.
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.
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.
Acrylic, May Be a Better Solution for Many Applications
- Acrylic dome skylights are lightweight, and easier to install. The dome shape adds structural strength.
- Available in both acrylic and polycarbonate. Polycarbonate has exceptional impact resistance and is ideal for applications where added security is needed.
- Available 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.
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)
0.44 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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 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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