Continuous rooflights, roof domes and SHEV systems by Bittermann

Saves lives in a fire. Brings light into everyday work.

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Continuous rooflights, roof domes and SHEV systems for industrial and commercial roofs. Designed, manufactured and installed by a German family business.

Our own products, made in Germany — from planning to maintenance.

Over 40 years of experience in daylight and smoke-extraction technology.

We develop and manufacture our rooflights and roof domes ourselves in Germany.

Installation and maintenance are handled by our own teams.

Whether a large logistics centre or a single roof dome — we handle projects large and small.

If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch at any time.

Product lines

Two systems, one quality

We manufacture both lines to your individual requirements.

Continuous rooflight with SHEV flap and fall-through grilles
Continuous rooflight with SHEV flap and fall-through grilles
Continuous rooflight with PC-2 protection and double flaps
Continuous rooflight with PC-2 protection and double flaps
SHEV fitting, double flap
SHEV fitting, double flap
Various installation positions
Various installation positions
Schematic structure
Schematic structure
Continuous rooflight

STARLIGHT HS

Large-area rooflight solution for long, flat industrial roofs.

Equipment & options
Ventilation flaps 24 V / 230 V SHEV flaps Fall-through protection (GS-18) PC-2 impact protection Double flaps Single-skin / multi-skin Colours: opal or clear
Additional equipment
Perforated-sheet protection Insect screens Fall protection Wind deflectors Ventilation unit Snow-load adaptation Wind & rain detection system
Technical data
Width
Up to 6 m
Length
Unlimited
Type
Curved, saddle, shed
Fire class
B1, meltable to DIN 18230
Colours
Opal, clear
Flaps
Fixed, ventilation flaps 24 V / 230 V, SHEV flaps
Fall-through protection
Optional, GS-18
Sound insulation
Up to 29 dB
U-value
Up to 1.01 W/m²K
Dome, kerb, fittings and fall-through grille
Dome, kerb, fittings and fall-through grille
Roof dome in a custom format
Roof dome in a custom format
Roof domes with HDS system
Roof domes with HDS system
Dome with SHEV fitting and oil-pressure damper
Dome with SHEV fitting and oil-pressure damper
Blackout flap with aluminium sheet
Blackout flap with aluminium sheet
Roof dome

STRATO HS

Precise spot daylighting for any flat roof — the original.

Equipment & options
Perforated-sheet protector (hail & heat protection) DARK COVER (light-tight version) GRP upstand kerb (insulated) Steel-sheet upstand kerb Stairwell smoke extraction
Additional equipment
Fall-through protection (GS-Bau-18) PPE fall-arrest anchor (DIN EN 795) Open/closed sensor / intrusion sensor Wind/rain sensor control Anti-condensation equipment Frost monitor with anti-condensation function Roof-access equipment
Technical data
Type
Fixed, openable with 230 V actuator, SHEV unit to DIN EN 12101-2, SHEV + 230 V actuator
Glazing
Plastic, slightly domed
Fire behaviour
B s1 d0 (DIN EN 13501-1) ≙ B1, meltable
Heat extraction
HE to DIN 18232
U-value
1.4 W/m²K (optional 1.0)
g-value
< 30 %
Standard sizes
600 × 600 to 1800 × 2500 mm, custom sizes available
Upstand kerb heights
150 / 300 / 500 mm
Smoke extraction
Opening per MIndBauRL, SHEV to DIN EN 12101-2
Hail test
Hail Research Laboratory Reutlingen (20 mm, 288 km/h)

Planning, manufacturing, installation, maintenance, refurbishment

Technical expertise and custom designs, all from a single source — manufacturer-independent, also for existing systems from other makers.

Prompt inspection after hail damage

Hail or storm has damaged your rooflights? We come at short notice to inspect and assess the damage and refurbishment on site.

Refurbishment of any make

We refurbish roof domes and rooflights of any manufacturer, precisely fitted and without a complete tear-out.

Installation

Professional installation of new roof structures and SHEV systems by our own teams.

Maintenance of any make

Statutory SHEV maintenance with test report, for systems of any make — so your system works when it matters.

Retrofitting and SHEV

Extend existing rooflights with smoke and heat extraction or ventilation.

Spare parts and custom builds

Spare parts, accessories and custom designs made to measure.

Hail damage to your roof?

We offer a fast, straightforward replacement of the PC panels for almost any manufacturer, to restore your building's weather-tightness. Get in touch — we'll come out as soon as possible and get an overview on site.

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Hail damage to a rooflight
Hail damage to a PC panel

Built, installed, proven

A selection of completed projects and detail shots from manufacturing and installation. Click an image to enlarge.

Maintenance-contract comparison: cheaper with Bittermann

Current maintenance too expensive?

Ask us for a no-obligation quote for a new maintenance contract. We're happy to support you when switching and take over the statutory maintenance of your systems — for any make.

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Open positions

Become part of a German family business. We're looking for support in engineering, manufacturing and installation — at our Röthenbach a.d. Pegnitz site.

PositionLocationEmployment type
Design engineer / developer Röthenbach a.d. Pegnitz Full-time

We are looking for an experienced design engineer for the development and design of daylight systems and SHEV systems.

  • Development of new products and systems
  • CAD design (Autodesk Inventor)
  • Technical documentation
  • Project support from concept to manufacturing
Manufacturing / production specialist Röthenbach a.d. Pegnitz Full- or part-time

For our production we are looking for a reliable specialist for the manufacture of daylight systems.

  • Assembly and manufacture of roof domes and rooflights
  • Quality control
  • Working with various materials (aluminium, polycarbonate)
  • Flexible working hours possible
Installer / service technician Röthenbach a.d. Pegnitz
(travelling nationwide) Full- or part-time

As an installer you travel nationwide and install our daylight systems directly at the customer's site.

  • Installation of roof domes, rooflights and SHEV systems
  • Maintenance and service of existing systems
  • Base location: Röthenbach a.d. Pegnitz
  • Assignments nationwide, willingness to travel required
Applications to: karriere@bittermann.de
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Contact

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Address
Bittermann GmbH
Mühllach 19
90552 Röthenbach a.d. Pegnitz, Germany
Phone
+49 911 2399 1600
Fax
+49 911 2399 160-25
Email
info@bittermann.de
Opening hours
Mon–Thu: 8:00–16:00
Fri: 8:00–13:00
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Bittermann GmbH Sicherheitstechnik & Beschläge

Administration: Pegnitzstraße 25, 90552 Röthenbach a.d. Pegnitz
Production: Mühllach 19, 90552 Röthenbach a.d. Pegnitz

Managing directors: Renate Raatz and Helmut Bittermann

Phone: +49 911 2399 1600  ·  Fax: +49 911 2399 160-25
Email: info@bittermann.de

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