We caught up with VELUX at the 2015 International Builders’ Show to learn more about their line of roof windows. Roof windows have been popular in Europe for decades, but are just now entering the U.S. market. Roof windows can be used in a variety of applications such as an access point for a roof balcony or finished attic spaces. They also meet most egress codes for bedroom applications.
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Introduces?
How is that. The house I live in right now, built in 1989 has three, Velux roof widows in it. And, they were inspirational in our purchase of this house two short years ago. We love them! I've always loved them. They are like skylights that open.
Now, the bad news. All three of them have split their pine sashes. Right down the grain where the screws for the mid sash mounted pivot points penetrate. And, they don't seal particularly well either. And, they have no screening for insect control.
I've already repaired and repainted one but, it isn't fitting quite square in the opening any more so, it will need some additional work.
I'm determined to repair all three and keep them - the roof was replace only a few short years ago with architectural grade shingles - so the flashing is embedded in relatively new roofing. And, I like the natural pine.
But, I might also be fighting a losing battle here. :-)
We went with Velux - there was very little between the two once we pushed for discounts on both. You might find you can get a better deal on the day from one to the other. In the end we preferred Velux as the bar handle looks more 'natural' for roof windows you can't reach and the ventilation sealing mechanism appears a bit more robust on the Velux (our house is airtight so we don't need trickle ventilation most of the time). There's really not that much in it though.
All I have to say about the post from Laressic is: "HUH!?!?"