Fitting Roof Tiles Around Velux

Unboxing the window and preparing it for installation part 2.

Fitting roof tiles around velux.

Velux skylight flashing kits are designed to shed water without relying on sealants that can break down over time. You may need to use an angle grinder to cut tiles to fit. Edp plain tiles up to 14mm in profile pdf. In part 4 we show the full installation of the edw profile tile flashing kit this kit works perfectly with the redland 49 tile and provides a watertight seal for the roof window.

Yes you can what you need is a combi flashing. A crucial part of our complete system. Firstly you re going to find fitting a velux is very similar to fitting any other brand of roof window apart from a few minor differences in trims and flashings. Finish tiling around the window after installing the flashing.

How to fit a velux into an interlocking tiled roof. The tiles or slates are then laid back into position up to the sides of the new window frame. Whether you have never fitted a velux roof window before and would like a basic introduction or you have been fitting velux roof windows for years and would benefit from a best practice session there is a training session to suit your needs. View the other parts here.

Can i fit roof windows side by side or on top of each other. We offer a variety of skylight flashing systems to ensure a weathertight fit for virtually all roof types and slopes. How to fit a velux window. Fitting the insulation collar and checking the frame is square and level.

Make sure the tile lugs are seated snuggly onto the top edges of the battens. Edt flat tiles between 15mm 40mm in profile. Leave a 60mm 150mm gap between the top of the window and the tile for rainwater drainage. The opening sash is removed from the new window and the remaining frame is fitted into the new opening using fixing brackets supplied.

Use the utility knife to cut the foam gasket on the side and top to fit the place where the tiles meet. The roof flashing this keeps the joint between the new window frame and the roof watertight is then fitted.