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A Velux window is a brand name of roof window, yet the brand is so prominent that individuals usually utilize the name to explain the whole sort of window. They are windows that are installed at the exact same orientation and also 'in aircraft' with the bordering roof, as well as they're usually installed at a minimum of a 15-degree pitch. You can get roof windows that offer totally frameless inner views for a actually tidy search in your loft space conversion, while some featured built-in shutters.

 

Velux windows aren't to be confused with rooflights which usually describes a glazed device that's mounted on a flat roof. It might additionally mean a window that's been installed on a angled roof out of plane with the level of the tiling Individuals likewise confuse roof windows with skylights, which generally can't be opened or shut and are usually smaller than Velux windows. Skylights, for that reason, only let daylight right into the area whereas roof windows likewise aid with air flow.

 

If you're using your loft space as a space in your house rather than just for storage, you must have a roof window set up. Skylights will not suffice as they do not enable air flow. It does not have to be a Velux window it can be any kind of roof window. Luckily, they tend to come in common sizes and also they have to be CE marked if they're sold as a roof window, so they must be simple to find.


Just How Much do Velux Windows Cost?

You can get Roof windows in a wide range of sizes and shapes. Despite exactly how big or little, you ought to be able to find a roofing system window in the shapes and size you need.

The cost of Velux windows is not what you would call affordable to get, yet the costs don't vary that a lot from various other types of skylights. If you are asking yourself how much it will certainly set you back to have skylights mounted, it is important to recognize that there is a great deal more job included than you believe. The roofing has to be opened up so the installers can perform the roofing window setup.

When the skylight has been installed, even more work needs to be executed to make sure the roofing is safe and water tight.

  • Roofing tiles, really felt and also battens have to be eliminated, so the installers have access to the roof covering rafters.
  • An opening in the roofing system will certainly be made to the called for measurements of the skylight by cutting and strengthening the roof rafters.
  • A wood structure will require to be created to support the framework of the roofing system window.
  • Fit the skylight onto the structure
  • Roofing ceramic tiles, really felt and blinking will certainly require to be changed to see to it the roofing as well as the window are watertight.
  • Check the ceiling inside the roofing and also make it excellent if necessary.

 

Most of the Velux window installation will be executed from the beyond the roofing. The roofing system window installers will certainly need scaffolding to guarantee they can execute the job safely.

 

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Average Velux windows cost in Thatcham

The average cost of Velux windows is £900. Costs can change based upon the materials and the firm hired. The upper price range can be as high as £1035. The material costs are commonly about £225

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Velux windows installation cost in Thatcham 2025

Labour cost £630
Material cost £225
Waste removal £45
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Thatcham

Thatcham is actually a town inside the ceremonial county of Berkshire, England. It's situated 3 miles east of Newbury and also 15 miles west of Reading. Generally regarded as Britain's oldest town, Thatcham includes a populace of 23,000 individuals. This number is continuing to grow quickly during the last few decades from 5,000 in 1951 and 7,500 in 1961.

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FAQs

How to fit a velux window into a slate roof?

Fitting a Velux window into a slate roof is very similar to the way you’d install it in other roof types. All roof windows, whether a Velux-branded one or not, will come with detailed instructions for you to follow if you want to have a go at fitting it yourself. But here are some brief instructions to give you an idea of what’s involved in installing a Velux window into a slate roof:

  1. After you’ve removed the Velux window from its packaging, remove the sash (the part that opens) from the frame, according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  2. Next, you need to prepare the opening for the window. You can often cut through the felt, remove one of the battens from under a slate, then slide all the slate tiles into the roof space. You should then make the cut 40-60mm wider than the window, cutting away roof timbers then replacing them with more around the opening to strengthen it.
  3. The roof window’s bottom brackets need to be installed on one of the existing battens for the slate roof. One of the slate courses should line up 105mm below the top edge of the batten you use.
  4. Then, measure from the top edge of the batten upwards to the height of the window plus 45mm. This is where the top installation batten should be installed, with an overhang of 100mm on each side.
  5. Remove the course of slates below the window, trim any excess felt and fold it over the surrounding timber. This helps with waterproofing.
  6. Add the insulation collar according to the Velux window manufacturer’s instructions.
  7. Place the frame in the opening, adding the brackets according to the instructions. You’ll find that lots of roof windows have pre-drilled holes to make it easy for you.
  8. Replace the sash and line up the hinges. Take a look at the opening at the bottom between the sash and the frame – it should be even along the entire width. Remove the sash again to fix the upper brackets according to instructions.
  9. Add the underfelt collar for your roof window as instructed by the manufacturer, then replace any slates at the bottom. You might need to cut them to size.
  10. Next, add the flashing according to the instructions, along with any parts that are not yet attached, including the hood section and top flashing piece.
  11. Replace all the slates around the window, allowing 60-100mm of space between the course of slates above the window and the top of the window to allow for rainwater drainage. Then replace the sash into the frame again.
  12. Add the vapour barrier on the inside of the window using the screws provided, then tape it to the existing vapour barrier to prevent moisture from reaching your roof structure.

And that’s it! If you think that sounds a bit complicated, ask a roofer or window installer to fit your roof window into a slate roof for you. You’ll get a better finish and you can be sure that you won’t get any leaks from a botched installation.

How to fit a Velux window?

Velux windows actually refer to one brand of roof window, which are windows that sit in your roof space and allow light and ventilation into your loft. But how do you install a Velux window? If you’re a competent DIYer, it’s not as difficult as you might think.

You can normally install roof windows entirely from the inside, so you don’t need to get up on your roof or hire costly scaffolding. They come with detailed installation instructions, so as long as you follow them you shouldn’t have much trouble.

Before you start, you’ll need to read up on the Building Regulations and Planning Permission laws. Speak to your local Building Control department if you have any questions.

Firstly, prepare the opening by removing enough tiles or slates from the roof. There’s no need to go out on the roof – access them by cutting away the felt underneath which will give you access to the tiles and battens. Cut away one of the battens from under a tile, then you can slide all the tiles into the roof space. You’ll need to cut away the roof timbers to make the right size opening, then add more timbers to strengthen the ones that are left.

Next, remove the opening sash from the new roof window then fit the frame into the new opening using the brackets provided with the window. Then fit roof flashing between the new window and the roof so you don’t get any leaks. Then lay your tiles back in position around the new Velux window; you’ll probably have to cut some to shape which you can do with an angle grinder. Always cut them on the ground, not in position on the roof.

Lastly, fit the sash back onto the window and you’re done!

If this sounds like too much hard work, plenty of window installers will be able to help you fit a Velux window and will probably be able to provide a much cleaner finish.

Do you need planning permission for a Velux window?

In general, no – you don’t need planning permission for a Velux window. The Planning Portal says that you don’t need to apply for planning permission to install a roof window if the following conditions are met:

  • A roof window must not protrude more than 150 millimetres above the existing roof plane
  • No roof window or any other alteration can be higher than the highest part of the roof or stand out above the roof ridge
  • Side-facing windows must have obscure glazing to protect privacy of neighbours and, if they open, they must be 1.7 metres above the floor of the room in which they are installed

You don’t need to apply for planning permission for a roof window because they are covered under permitted development rights. However, if you’re a leaseholder or you live in a building where your local authority has made an Article 4 Direction, you will have to apply. Usually, an Article 4 Direction is made when you live in a conservation area where any external home improvements could affect the character and look of the area. Luckily, there are special Velux windows that are designed to be more likely to be accepted by your local planning authority. They’re called conservation windows and, although there’s still no guarantee that they will be accepted, they are designed to look more traditional. Even if you don’t need planning permission for your roof window, you still need to follow any relevant building regulations for your local authority. The most important parts for Velux windows are section J and section L of building regulations, which refer to energy efficiency, thermal insulation and fire protection.

How to open Velux windows?

If you’ve never had Velux windows before, you might be wondering how to open them. If you’ve got very high ceilings and your roof windows are set high up in the pitch of the roof, you might not even be able to reach them. So how do you open them in this case?

When Velux windows are installed so high that they’re out of reach, the installers will often recommend that they install an electric switch for you to open and close your windows. They often come with a rain sensor, so you don’t need to rush up to the top of the house if there’s a sudden downpour – they will close automatically. You can also choose to have a remote so you can open and close your roof windows wherever you are in the room.

If you don’t have an electric switch, but you still can’t reach to open and close your Velux windows, you should be supplied with a telescopic pole when they’re installed. If you weren’t or you’ve moved into a home with roof windows and there isn’t one, you can buy them online. They have a hook on the end and can be extended to the correct length so you can hook it over the handle of the window and pull or push to open it.

If you’ve got a top-hung Velux window that can also be opened in a centre-pivot position, it’s easy to switch between the two. Simply ensure the window is completely closed before you start, then open the handle up – but don’t push it out. Then pull the vent bar down until the sash is rotated 180 degrees. Then secure the position by sliding the barrel bolts into the holes at either side of the bottom of the frame. Easy!

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