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When is a Skylight Not a Skylight?

W. L. Hall Company was contacted to inspect a failing, long-leaking polycarbonate skylight at the Marathon Center Building in Appleton, WI. This layout had been a problem for many years, as its design tends to trap and hold water. Additionally, these skylights were faded and sufficiently dark to prevent light from passing through.

A skylight that doesn't let light through is hardly a skylight!

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Enter Kristi Lynch, VP of Architecture at AFRY USA, located right within the Marathon Building. After multiple conversations, we devised an innovative solution: a custom-built, self-supported intersecting ridge roof skylight featuring Kalwall translucent panels.

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Kalwall daylighting systems provide the ideal balance of aesthetics, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

Our new design not only resolved the leakage issue but also added a touch of architectural flair to the Marathon Building.

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Kalwall daylighting systems provide the ideal balance of aesthetics, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

Our new design not only resolved the leakage issue but also added a touch of architectural flair to the Marathon Building.

By completing the installation entirely from the exterior, we minimized the disruption to building occupants. The end result was a great blend of functionality and design.

Kalwall Translucent Panel Makeup:

Exterior Face Sheet - .070 Crystal SW

Interior Face Sheet - .045 White S-171

Visible Light Transmission - 26%

Kalwall Corrosion Resistant Finish - White #00

Be sure to contact us if your building's existing skylights are causing problems. We are here to help!

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The RiverCentre (St. Paul) and Bell Bank (Fargo) projects in 2024 demonstrate the unique transformative benefits of Kalwall translucent panel systems in high-volume spaces.

By Ira Hackner • October 31, 2024

The RiverCentre (St. Paul) and Bell Bank (Fargo) projects in 2024 demonstrate the unique transformative benefits of Kalwall translucent panel systems in high-volume spaces.

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When is a Skylight Not a Skylight?

Marlite® Sieva™ for Irondale High School's Multi-Purpose Room

Kalwall Illuminated Translucent Canopies for the Mayo Clinic St. Mary's Mary Brigh Building

Skyfold Acoustic Vertical Folding Retractable Walls for Minnesota State Offices. Is Skyfold the "Unofficial" Operable Wall of the State of MN?

McKeon Model AC8800-CP (compressed pocket) accordion fire door system for HealthPartners Specialty Care Center in Woodbury, MN.

The RiverCentre (St. Paul) and Bell Bank (Fargo) projects in 2024 demonstrate the unique transformative benefits of Kalwall translucent panel systems in high-volume spaces.

Kalwall protects and serves the citizens of Pleasant Prairie, WI

Minnesota State University - Moorhead Christianson Alumni Center Project

St. Francis Tria (Shakopee, MN) Project

State-of-the-art Kalwall Daylighting for the Minnesota Vikings TCO Performance Center

Hayward High School (Wisconsin) "brings the outside in" in their auditorium design using Marlite Wall Panels

Why are Kalwall translucent panels and skylights such a common feature in so many public works projects across Minnesota?

Minnesota Vikings TCO Performance Center's Main Studio/Auditorium ﻿Utilizes Skyfold to Maximize Efficiency & Flexibility

Combining Kalwall & Vision Glass in your Building Envelope Design

White Bear Lake High School utilizes Barrisol Trempo® ﻿ Stretched Ceiling to Create Custom Ceiling Elements

Explore Top Facilities at the University of Minnesota!

Inspire Medical Systems Corporate Headquarters in Golden Valley (MN) | Movable Wall Solutions that Enhance their Spaces with Style & Ease

Barrisol Provides Motivation for the Iowa Hawkeyes

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Tartan High School (Oakdale, MN) | Effortless space reconfiguration for the school's four multipurpose rooms

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Veterans Administration Building (Minneapolis) Window Replacement Project

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Minneapolis Eastside Maintenance Facility

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Zona Glass Wall Systems Mitsubishi HC Capital (Edina, MN) Campus Project

McKEON Security Fire Door System | Dayton Project

WLH | HGA's Enduring Design of the Minnesota History Center Embraces State's History

Snap-On Corporate Headquarters Kalwall Translucent Wall System

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University of Minnesota Walter Library Glass & Glazing Historical Restoration Project

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