How To Fit A Velux Window To A Tiled Roof

Using your pencil mark on the rafters the approximate area for your new velux window and mark the centre.

How to fit a velux window to a tiled roof.

Fitting a velux roof window roof windows when fitted retrospectively are usually put into lofts. Good idea but if you are just getting a bloke in to fit the window and then doing the rest yourself. This is so that this wonderful space can be used not just to keep the cat box and the christmas decorations in but as a sort of regular room. In depth to see the features of a velux white centre pivot roof window and the ventilation mechanism discussed above click the picture to enlarge.

Do this by clipping the collar s corners together and then positioning it in the space you created. Refer to the instructions that came with the fitting and use them to attach the brackets to the window. We also offer electrical motors and accessories that can make your manually operated roof window function like an electrically operated or solar powered velux integra roof. The velux integra roof window range electric and solar powered roof windows are ideal for out of reach situations and for adding that extra level of comfort.

Next install the flashing to keep the joint watertight and replace the tiles up to the frame. This article covers how to fit a roof windows and how to fix common problems with leaking roof windows. Starting from the centre begin removing any felt or battens to expose the roofing materials. 12 steps to fitting a new velux window 1.

The videos two first videos below show the fitting of velux windows into both common interlocking concrete tiles and slate. The windows below are available from stock can be installed in roof pitches between 20 and 85 degrees are manufactured from sealed solid laminated softwood with a 24mm low e double glazed sealed unit already installed are entirely factory assembled you only need to install them. Velux has a range of accessories that can be of great help if you have a roof window that is hard to reach or if you simply want to give your velux roof window a touch up. Remove the sash from the velux and fit the frame into the opening using the fixing brackets.

Start installing the velux window frame by fitting the insulation collar. Installing the window frame.