2 x DAYLIGHTRoof windows offer up to 2 times as much daylight

as facade windows

VELUX provides a range of roof windows for both sloped roofs and flat roofs. Sloped roof windows are used for roofs that have a pitch of 15% and up.

Achieve sufficient daylight in your home by using this simple rule; the combined glazing area of the room should represent approximately 20% of the floor area. This will ensure your room meets the recommended daylight levels of 300-500 lux as well as giving you an indication of how many roof windows you need.

Position the roof windows so that productive areas such as dining tables and work spaces are well-lit. Also, consider positioning your roof windows so they provide a view to the outside. Finally, be aware that South-facing windows will provide more daylight than windows facing North.

3. Position the roof windows

2. Estimate the right amount of daylight

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DaylightAchieve sufficient daylight

1. Choose the right type of roof window

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Choose the right solutionToday, we spend 90% of our time indoors and almost half of our lives at home. Yet, studies have shown that daylight and fresh air provide multiple benefits for the body and mind.

With the EU recommending a minimum level of daylight for a home - 300 lux for most rooms and 500 lux for rooms where productive work is performed - the most effective way to gain more daylight in a room is by allowing it to flow through the roof.

We have created this simple 6-step guide to help you identify your specific needs and design the perfect VELUX solution for your home.

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Floor area = 10 m2 Glazing area = 2 m2 Floor area = 25 m2 Glazing area = 5 m2

Sloped roof windows Flat roof windows

Natural ventilation exchanges air in your home up to 6 times

faster than mechanical ventilation

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6. Convenience and peace of mind

5. Daylight, heat and privacy

Fresh air is fundamental for a better indoor environment. The most effective way to ventilate your home is by using natural ventilation. This can be done in two ways; stack-ventilation, where each roof window is positioned above another window; and cross-ventilation, where the roof windows are positioned across from each other.

4. Create effective ventilation

VELUX roof windows will provide your home with an abundance of daylight, creating a brighter and warmer home. You may need to reduce and sometimes completely block out the daylight, to reduce heat and increase privacy, for example in bedrooms and bathrooms. Our wide range of decorative blinds, awnings and shutters allow you to control daylight, heat and privacy.

We have updated our standard panes with premium features:

Manuel operation

Electrical operation

Rain noise reduction

UV filterTempered glass

Safety lamination

White-painted wooden surface perfect for most rooms.

Polyurethane maintenance-free surface ideal for humid rooms and out-of-reach solutions.

Comfort

Privacy Insect protection

Blackout

Heat protection

Stack ventilation Cross ventilation

Achieve the right level of comfort

Light adjustment

Operations: Will you be able to open your roof windows by hand or will they be out of reach? VELUX roof windows, blinds and shutters are available for manually or electrically remote-controlled oper-ation. They can also be controlled by sensors to automatically ensure a healthy indoor climate.

Frame finish:Are you planning to install VELUX roof win-dows in a humid room such as a bathroom? We have a range of window surfaces that are perfect for a number of indoor conditions.

Pane programme:Do you have specific needs for high thermal insulation, noise reduction or heat protection? We offer a wide range of window panes that provide additional benefits.

Automated climate control

Get free advice from VELUX daylight experts.

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Help & Advice

Get help and adviceGet advice from us or contact VELUX certified installers to get the right VELUX solution

We can help you find the ideal solution for your individual needs.Contact Customer Service on 01592 778 873

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