SolaGlide

Retractable Skylight Systems

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SolaGlide Retractable Skylights
“Everyone has a window seat”
Who wants to be inside on a sunny Solaglide system is designed to materials. Hidden drive and automatic
day or in the dark in rainy days? provide excellent thermal and tensioning system built into the main
weather insulation for all climates. mullions, provides protection from
Restaurant and cafe owners, make Thermally-broken mullions, insulated the environment and eliminates
sure your clients have the pleasure glass panels and structurally bonded unsightly chains, cables, motor and
of natural lights all the time and your to frames with extensive weather similar drive components.
outdoor seating is always revenue sealant components assure you
producing, no matter what the safety and comfort. Main mullions, Thermoplastic polyester cogged
weather throws at you. Don’t leave frames, gutters are manufactured belt with steel reinforced cords
your customers in the dark with fabric from electrostatically baked-on power are resistant to moisture, oils, UV
or solid roofing! painted aluminum profiles. All other and extreme temperature changes.
components are made of SS (stainless Guarantee maintenance free
steel), aluminum or non-corrosive operation for many years.

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 Project Name : Thales Cafe Project Name : Fox & Pheasant
Project Code : 4647 Project Code : 5085
Location : Istanbul / Turkey Location : Chelsea / UK
Size : 15.5m x 8.5m (50’ x 27’) Size : 6.4m x 8m (20’ x 26’)
Opeation Mode : 75% opening up Opeation Mode : 66% retracting down
double pitch
Thales cafe patio enclosure is a perfect
example off the flexibility of the With the installation of a SolaGlide glass
design, allowing a perfect mesh of roof, overhead cover with eaves-opening
“indoor comfort, outdoor freedom”. sliding glass that allows for adjustable
With SolaGlide system the area takes ventilation and sunlight used to maximum
advantage of natural light usage in the advantage during the day, with insulated
patio in all seasons. glass constraining noise levels to the
surrounding residential properties.

Project Name : Grand Altuntas Hotel Project Name : Bristol Hotel

Project Code : 4810 Project Code : 1477
Location : Aksaray / Turkey Location : Amman / Jordan
Size : 5.46m x 5.20m (8 pcs) Size : 23m x 11m (2 psc.)
Opeation Mode : 66% Opening up Opeation Mode : 75% retracting up

The Hotel owners wanted to profit from Bristol hotel in Amman had a wonderful
the pool all year long. Libart designed pool side multi-functional area. The hotel
the structure for the Hotel. The full glass was unable to use the area during winter
structure looks very modern and when time before they met with Libart. Libart
the Libart retractable skylight system designed and installed this unique roof
Works there is a very nice air ventilation between two hotel buildings, providing a
inside that do not disturb the customers multi-use area whatever the weather is!
who are having a nice time in the pool.

Project Name : The Block Project Name : Polenez Grill

Project Code : 9001 Project Code : 4047
Location : Melbourne / Australia Location : Istanbul/Turkey
Size : 7.85m x 5.35m (25’ x 17’) Size : 22.3m x 10.8m (2 psc.)
Opeation Mode : 75% retracting up Opeation Mode : 75% retracting up

The larger roof in the atrium area, in the A restaurant needs to use the benefits
foyer to the apartments, features a large of natural light at its best. With Solaglide
sliding skylight with a span of 8 metres by systems Polenez Grill created a outdoor
5 metres. In the open position light spills area with a retractable skylight roof,
spectacularly into the atrium and garden enabling all the tables to become window
area. The plants underneath the Libart seats. Till then they have created interest
roof thrive. The hit TV Show The Block in their outdoor seats and huge impact on
featured a total of 5 Libart SolaGlide their investment.
Retractable Roofs.

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 OPERATION MODES & OPTIONS SolaGlide RRG / Insulated Glass Systems
Standard variations are shown below. On request, SolaGlide systems can extend beyond these variations depending
on the project-specific applications. Custom designs are available to suit the project requirements, building codes, and
wind considerations limited to static calculations. SolaGlide systems require a supporting system underneath on spans
expending 5m (16’), if needed the main mullion allows integrated steel support. • Hidden Drive System built • Automatic Expansion • Thermally broken mullions
into the main mullions, Compensation System adjusts eliminate surface sweating and
provides protection from the the drive belt tension to allow increase energy efficiency.
environment and eliminates for thermal expansion of main
66% Retraction 66% Retraction 75% Retraction unsightly chains, cables, motor mullion and drive belt due to • 32mm frame thickness suitable
and similar drive components seasonal temperature changes. for insulated glass, enabling 1.1
Opening up Opening Down Opening up Ug and 2.1Uw insulating values.
• Thermoplastic polyester • Panels are independently driven
cogged belt with steel from both sides to guarantee • Wall control, remote control
reinforced cords are resistant problem free operations by or connection to building
to moisture, oils, UV and providing balanced force on the automation system.
extreme temperature changes glass frames.
• Clip on rail profiles ease
• Tubular or industrial motor installation and provides easy
options on-site glass maintenance.

218 mm
66% / OPENING UP 66% / OPENING DOWN 75% / OPENING UP ONLY

25% Closed
130 mm
33% Closed

66% Open

SolaGlide RRP / Polycarbonate Systems

• Excellent blend of retractable • Automatic Expansion • 16mm with “X” cross for

75% Open
roof luxury and affordability; Compensation System adjusts bracing for high loads and good
66% Open

compared to glass glazed the drive belt tension to allow insulation of up to 2.1Ug
33% Closed

systems. for thermal expansion of main

• Tubular motor drive for ease of mullion and drive belt due to • Solar Control, 16mm triple wall
use, minimalistic look seasonal temperature changes. X braced PC glazing, provides
good insulation 2.1Ug and
Up to Up to Up to • Thermally broken mullion and • Hidden Drive System built excellent balance of LT to SC
1600mm 1600mm 1600mm PC glazing into the main mullions, ration.
provides protection from the
Retraction Up Retraction Down (available only in 66% opening) • Thermoplastic polyester environment and eliminates • Wall button, remote control
FIXED cogged belt with steel unsightly chains, cables, motor options available.
FIXED
reinforced cords are resistant and similar drive components
FIXED FIXED
to moisture, oils, UV and • Clip on rail profiles ease
extreme temperature changes installation and provides easy
on-site glass maintenance.

FIXED
FIXED FIXED
90 mm

- Single pitch - - Double pitch -

max span : 11.90m (36’) max span : 24m (73’)

163 mm

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 REF: RR / INT / V2
# 4612 # 4686

# 4047 # 2762

Libart designs and fabricates operable architectural systems for discerning architects and professional clients from around the
world. Libart’s aluminum and glass retractable structures are innovative, functional and aesthetically attractive. They are used in
restaurants, cafes, hotels, commercial and residential pools, patios, and industrial facilities. Our commitment to research, design,
engineering and manufacturing is based on providing our customers value added retractable structures that offer flexible living and
working environments for any type of weather.

Libart has been serving the architectural industry with operable solutions for over 25 years, with manufacturing centers located in 3
continents and dealers in more than 40+ countries.

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