For many centuries the provision of natural light in buildings has been a major consideration when designing a habitable structure. Whilst most building regulations throughout the world stipulate a minimum requirement for natural light, the use of light elements adds tremendous natural value to any building. In addition to the visual and design impact, the health and safety aspects within a building are greatly enhanced with the provision of an abundance of daylight.

From a commercial aspect, daytime lighting costs can be reduced if sufficient natural lighting is designed into a building.

Skylights can be incorporated in a design by installing them in the roof plane (either flush or raised) or the vertical plane (either in the side wall or a monitor or "south-light" structure). The most widely seen application is a translucent panel designed to match the profile of the steel, fibre cement or aluminium external cladding of the building.

The two most widely used profiled roof light materials in the world are Fibreglass (glass reinforced polyester GRP) and Polycarbonate (PC). These materials are manufactured to match the many different cladding profile shapes used around the world.

MODEK is the leading manufacturer of both products in Africa, and is also one of the key suppliers of this range of products into world markets. This position in the South African and world markets has been established through focus and commitment to the industry for more than a decade. Some of the key people in MODEK have been closely involved in the translucent sheeting industry for 25 years and more.

Technological developments in materials, methods of manufacture and processes have been MODEK's priority concern, and our relationships with the major raw material suppliers in South Africa and the world have kept us at the leading edge of these developments. The result is that MODEK products are of a world class standard meeting the highest specification requirements.

MODEK operates two factories in South Africa, specialising in the manufacture of the product ranges - GRP and Polycarbonate. Highly professional teams of specialists operate from four regional offices in the country offering distribution and warehousing, internal and external sales services and technical backup and advice to the various market sectors in the industry.

The success of MODEK is a result of a clear focus on our core business and maintaining an exceptionally high level of service and backup to our customer