I'd like to put in a roof window for extra light and removal of excess heat in the loft. The roof angle is about 45 degrees, tiles are flat and square.
Will centre pivot be LESS likely to let in rain - if left open?
Is it a straight forward D-I-Y job?
Any thoughts on makers, I'm looking at smaller sizes. TIA.
I always use Roto PVC roofwindows. No maintenance. Available from Loft Shop. Not the cheapest but a fit once exercise. The fitting instructions are very good. Any roof window will let in rain if left open. I believe self closing kits are available?
Yup, not too difficult. Easy if you have exterior access, but also doable entirely from inside the loft.
I had to get building control in when I did mine. We are in a conservation area.
+1, but it was only to check the heat loss: a nice lady came along with some sort of meter, put it on the window, passed and signed the paperwork.
Thanks for that. Yep, rain happens, if I'm daft enough to forget to close it .....
Exterior access would require scaffolding costs. Have to be do-able from inside. I've just measured the 2" x 2" rafters and the centres are only 15".
Doubt whether it's in a conservation area, they're building 200+ houses in the fields fronting the house. I think the whole of Cornwall is unrestricted :-)
The proposed roof light is at rear of property, which faces allotments and fields. However, our terrace is 2-up-2-down, built 1840's so may have some sort of restriction. I'll play safe and sound out Bldg Regs before I proceed.
I have used Velux & Roto .... in future I will only use Roto.
Make sure you buy with full flashing kit, installation is easy ... hard part is preparing the opening. Make sure top & bottom (noggins) are in right place and fixed solid before you start fitting the kit.
Thanks, I guess Velux is the best known but I'll look at Roto.
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