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Roof lights meeting windows at Eaves

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  • 28-10-2009 10:59am
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    Conman1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23 ✭


    Hi All,
    Quick query. I have a detail on my house where window ope of 2.5m wide by 1.0m height (split in approx 3 x 800mm panes) meets a roof light of approx same size at the eaves. I dont want the roof lights to be velux type. I want them non -openable with the vertical windows opening. This is to allow a nice view to the sea whilst sitting in the landing area. Any window companies i talked to says i will need to use their window on the vertical and velux windows on the roof pitch. I have seen this done before and it looks very messy IMHO with colour difference apparant between both sets of windows.
    Does anyone know of any window company willing to do this detail (PM me please) and does any one have a construction detail showing what happens with the dpc at this junction? I have concerns about wind blown moisture at this detail. Any help would be appreciatted.
    Thanks in Advance,
    C


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    Mellor
    Registered Users Posts: 39,114 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    In this situation I would insist that the same manufacturer is used for both windows, it makes life so much easier. Colour, size and importantly the connection all work better.
    Plus there is no confusion as to who to blame if it fails.

    For this reason I think you are best to go with velux for both windows, they do a range of vertical windows specificaly for eaves junctions. I seen them used in the Griffner house house (high spec austrian timber frame house) and they looked very well.

    By the the way, don't confuse velux, the generic terms for a centre pivot rooflight, with Velux's full range, which includes fixed glass non-opening windoes. IMO these look the best of the lot.


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    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 41,123 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    get the frame made up in steel, then get the window manufacturer to measure each individual window. The junction of the roof window and slatework is exceptionally important.


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    Conman1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23 ✭Conman1


    Thanks Mellor and stb. Would either of you have a construction detail for this type of set-up. Just want to make susre that all the dpc is correct and in place.
    Thanks again.
    C


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