Natural Lighting Skylights vs. VELUX: A
Comparison
Glass Specifications
Keylite Glass
VELUX Glass
Thermal Performance
Keylite Glass
U-Value 1.3 (Lower U-Value means better thermal efficiency)
VELUX Glass
U-Value 2.9
Welcome to Keylite Skylights
Transform your home with the brilliance of natural daylight. Keylite Skylights offers a premium range of fixed, manual, electric, and solar skylights designed to enhance your living spaces.
Our innovative designs feature energy-efficient Low-E glazing, easy installation, and weatherproof finishes.
Experience the perfect blend of natural light and ventilation, all while enjoying the comfort and protection of our high-quality skylights. Explore our solutions and brighten your home with Keylite Skylights, built for Australia and tailored for you.
How Does Natural Lighting Keylite Compare to VELUX?
Discover the key differences between Keylite and VELUX skylights and why Keylite is the superior choice for your home.
Keylite
VELUX
DGU (Glass) U-Value
1.0
1.9
Skylight U-Value
1.3
2.9
Thermal Collar
Yes
None
Frame Finish
Fully painted (semi-gloss)
None
External Glass Thickness
4mm
3mm
DB Sound Reduction
36
32
Installation Brackets
Quick fit brackets-tile roof
Small alum angle fixing
Flashing for Metal Roof
1-piece flashing-metal roof
None
Glass Specifications
4mm TGH / 18mm Argon Void / 6.38 lami
3mm TGH / 9mm Argon Void / 5.38 lami
Thermal Performance
U-Value 1.3 (Lower U-Value means better thermal efficiency)
U-Value 2.9
Keylite
DGU (Glass) U-Value
1.0
Skylight U-Value
1.3
Thermal Collar
Yes
Frame Finish
Fully painted (semi-gloss)
External Glass Thickness
4mm
DB Sound Reduction
36
Installation Brackets
Quick fit brackets-tile roof
Flashing for Metal Roof
1-piece flashing-metal roof
Glass Specifications
4mm TGH / 18mm Argon Void / 6.38 lami
Thermal Performance
U-Value 1.3 (Lower U-Value means better thermal efficiency)
VELUX
DGU (Glass) U-Value
1.9
Skylight U-Value
2.9
Thermal Collar
None
Frame Finish
None
External Glass Thickness
3mm
DB Sound Reduction
32
Installation Brackets
Small alum angle fixing
Flashing for Metal Roof
None
Glass Specifications
3mm TGH / 9mm Argon Void / 5.38 lami
Thermal Performance
U-Value 2.9
Why Choose Keylite?
Keylite’s lower U-Value means better thermal efficiency. Skylights face the sky, exposing them to the elements five times more than a standard window. Hence, the U-Value is crucial in choosing a skylight.
Keylite includes a thermal collar as standard, eliminating gaps that cause significant thermal loss.
Keylite skylights feature a fully painted, semi-gloss solid timber frame, protecting it from weathering even when the sash is open. In contrast, VELUX frames are only primed internally, leaving them vulnerable.
Keylite’s unique quick fit brackets simplify installation and ensure the skylight sits lower in the roof, enhancing exterior aesthetics.
Keylite offers a 36db sound reduction compared to VELUX’s 32db, thanks to its thicker glass and larger Argon void section.
