Fitting Roof Tiles Around Velux

Make sure the tile lugs are seated snuggly onto the top edges of the battens.

Fitting roof tiles around velux.

Finish tiling around the window after installing the flashing. The opening sash is removed from the new window and the remaining frame is fitted into the new opening using fixing brackets supplied. Once you ve fitted one it s not much of a leap to almost all other brands. How to fit a velux into an interlocking tiled roof.

Unboxing the window and preparing it for installation part 2. The roof flashing this keeps the joint between the new window frame and the roof watertight is then fitted. View the other parts here. Use the utility knife to cut the foam gasket on the side and top to fit the place where the tiles meet.

Can i fit roof windows side by side or on top of each other. You may need to use an angle grinder to cut tiles to fit. Yes you can what you need is a combi flashing. Fitting the insulation collar and checking the frame is square and level.

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. Next place your two tiles one on top of the other loose onto the battens without anything being fixed. 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.

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. Velux skylight flashing kits are designed to shed water without relying on sealants that can break down over time. The tiles or slates are then laid back into position up to the sides of the new window frame. Firstly get two of your roof tiles and either two full battens or two offcuts of batten and place them onto the roof one above the other.

A crucial part of our complete system. We offer a variety of skylight flashing systems to ensure a weathertight fit for virtually all roof types and slopes.