Fitting Roof Tiles Around Velux

How to fit a velux into an interlocking tiled roof.

Fitting roof tiles around velux. You may need to use an angle grinder to cut tiles to fit. Can i fit roof windows side by side or on top of each other. How to fit a velux window. Edt flat tiles between 15mm 40mm in profile.

The tiles or slates are then laid back into position up to the sides of the new window frame. The roof flashing this keeps the joint between the new window frame and the roof watertight is then fitted. We offer a variety of skylight flashing systems to ensure a weathertight fit for virtually all roof types and slopes. 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.

Fitting the insulation collar and checking the frame is square and level. Edp plain tiles up to 14mm in profile pdf. 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.

Use the utility knife to cut the foam gasket on the side and top to fit the place where the tiles meet. The opening sash is removed from the new window and the remaining frame is fitted into the new opening using fixing brackets supplied. Next place your two tiles one on top of the other loose onto the battens without anything being fixed. 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.

Velux skylight flashing kits are designed to shed water without relying on sealants that can break down over time. View the other parts here. Yes you can what you need is a combi flashing. Unboxing the window and preparing it for installation part 2.

A crucial part of our complete system. Make sure the tile lugs are seated snuggly onto the top edges of the battens.