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Skylight replace

montanaman | Posted in General Discussion on

I’m replacing an old Velux skylight and need to know it’s rough opening before I tear it off.  It’s over 20 years old and Velux doesn’t have the info.  Any help would be appreciated.

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  1. grandpaul | | #1

    Do you have the model number of the old unit? When mine failed, I called and Velux gave me a replacement model number that was an exact fit. The new unit could have the dimensions you need?

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    montanaman | | #2

    I just took off the interior trim and low and behold the contractor left trim measurements on the inside of the frame. I put a steel ruler under the frame and got the frame thickness. I think I’ve got it. Thanks for the reply.

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