Using Velux roof windows is a great way to get more light into your home. They can be fitted in the roof line of your main roof or even your extension roof and they are not too difficult to fit.
More and more people are reaping the benefits of fitting roof windows into their home. Not only do they get more light in their home which helps wellbeing, they can also get more airflow through the home, creating a bright and airy feel.
The most important thing to bear in mind when choosing Velux roof windows is to make sure you buy the right flashing kit. Each Velux window flashing kit will suit a particular type of slate or tiled roof. If you don't buy the right flashing kit, you'll be taking a chance that your roof may leak.
The choice of flashing kits allows you to create a special window feature for your loft conversion rather than the simple, single frame. The double and triple flashing kit allows you to mount two or three Velux roof windows side by side, the duo flashing kit means that you can mount two, one above the other, and the quatro flashing kit means that four windows can be mounted in a square, giving you a tall and wide area of window to allow natural light to flood in.
The next important thing to bear in mind before fitting Velux windows is the possibility that you may weaken the structural integrity of the roof, because joists or rafters may have to be cut to facilitate installation. It's usually the case that bracing struts will need to be used to secure the roof structure during the Velux window installation.
If you are unsure about attempting any roofing job you should get a quote from a professional roofing firm.
