BrightShelf® Product Offering & Options

  • Projection: Standard 25¼”
    • Uses an optimal 24” of material width, lowering costs & reducing waste.
    • Projection should not be modified. Mounting height and window size should be designed based on project conditions such as building orientation, latitude, etc (see Light Shelf 101 page for details).
  • Length of shelf: Shelf sections & mounting surfaces must align in linear plane
    • Minimum run: 1 section
    • Maximum run: Infinite # of sections.
  • Section Widths (nominal CL-CL of clips)
    • Minimum: 8”
    • Optimal: 4’-0” or 5’-0”
    • Maximum: 6’-0”
    • Maximum: 6’-11 1/2” (with signed waiver)
  • Profile:
    • Standard BrightShelf® Ogee (cyma-reversa) curve. 25¼” projection.
      • 2 ¼” section height at window.
      • 2” overall drop from mounting height to lowest point of curve.
  • Mounting Height: Usually determined by window height, project latitude, building orientation, ceiling level, etc.
    • Minimum distance between BrightShelf® & Ceiling = 16”
    • Minimum: Normally 7’-0” A.F.F. (6’-10” @ lowest curve point)
    • For LEED® IEQ Credit 8.2-Views: 7’-6” A.F.F. (7’-4” @ lowest curve point)
    • Maximum: None
  • Section Gap:
    • 1 1/8” Standard gap in-between sections in continuous runs.
    • 1” gap @ sidewall mount clip. Clip tight to sidewall.
    • 1” min. gap @ shelf ends or abutting to sidewalls.
    • 1/8” gap @ horizontal curtianwall (if present, but not required)
  • Mounting Method: Standard BrightShelf® Rotational Clip.
    • Standard clip: Holes thru back of clip (1/4” fasteners). Center clips support 1 edge of 2 shelves and End clips have solid ear on one side, in left hand or right hand configurations. For attachment to:
      • Vertical Mullions
      • Vertical Studs
      • Concrete
      • Masonry
    • Side Mount Clip: Available in left hand and right hand configurations for 2 hole side mounting from non-functional clip ear with 3/16” fasteners.
    • Clip Extension: Used when roller shade is present either below or behind BrightShelf® - 2 Styles available.
  • Materials & Finishes:
    • Top Sheet & Optional reflector: .032” anodized aluminum reflective lighting sheet.
      • Clear Bright
      • Total Reflectance (TR) = 98
      • Image Clarity (DI) = 97
    • Bottom Sheet: .032” aluminum pre-finished sheet
      • White – Kynar© PVDF finish
      • Silver Metallic – Kynar© PVDF finish
    • Extrusions & Outriggers: Bullnose & Back Support
      • Powdercoat Finish AMMA 2604-05
      • White
      • Anodized Silver
    • Clips:
      • Powdercoat Finish AMMA 2604-05
      • Black: Standard
      • White
      • Anodized Silver
    • Clip Caps
      • Plastic Black: Standard
      • Plastic Powder Coat AMMA 2604-05 to match clips