Fitting Roof Tiles Around Velux

Edt flat tiles between 15mm 40mm in profile.

Fitting roof tiles around velux.

You may need to use an angle grinder to cut tiles to fit. 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. The opening sash is removed from the new window and the remaining frame is fitted into the new opening using fixing brackets supplied. A crucial part of our complete system.

Yes you can what you need is a combi flashing. How to fit a velux window. Unboxing the window and preparing it for installation part 2. Make sure the tile lugs are seated snuggly onto the top edges of the battens.

Leave a 60mm 150mm gap between the top of the window and the tile for rainwater drainage. We offer a variety of skylight flashing systems to ensure a weathertight fit for virtually all roof types and slopes. Once you ve fitted one it s not much of a leap to almost all other brands. Velux skylight flashing kits are designed to shed water without relying on sealants that can break down over time.

How to fit a velux into an interlocking tiled roof. The roof flashing this keeps the joint between the new window frame and the roof watertight is then fitted. 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.

Finish tiling around the window after installing the flashing. View the other parts here. 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. Edp plain tiles up to 14mm in profile pdf.

The tiles or slates are then laid back into position up to the sides of the new window frame. Use the utility knife to cut the foam gasket on the side and top to fit the place where the tiles meet.