Balcony windows for roofs –

Custom-made roof windows and balcony windows

Have one coverage a falda, in slopenot horizontal, means designing a series of systems that can be compatible with the structure and at the same time useful for maximizing potential.
The mansards generally require a precise design and tailor-made for each element that you would like to introduce, you have to deal with limited spaces, openings of different kinds, characterized by a brightness reduced optimized by systems opening congruous.

Velux roof balcony windows

Roof windows and accessories are available on the market to suit those who own a immobile with sloping roofs, habitable attics, spaces on the top floor to make the most of them possibility.
Among the most advanced systemsavant-garde promoted there is the balcony window, which not only guarantees the presence of a good, technologically advanced opening, but also the opportunity to have a small balcony when needed. This product consists of a roof window with opening to transom and a lower opening element, also bottom hung, equipped with a railing. The balcony window can be opened when you want to expand the spaces and have a view towards the outside. When closed, it appears as a simple pitched roof window integrated into the roofline.

VELUX solutions: balconies and attic windows

The VELUX balcony window is made up of two distinct parts that can be used separately, therefore only the upper sash or also the balcony compartment can be opened. Internal curtains can be installed on both elements so as to better control the light based on the needs of the moment.

This small balcony does not increase the volume, but guarantees more light and greater ventilation while also offering the possibility of looking out and enjoying the panoramic view.

VELUX roof windows and balconies

The balcony opens outwards, is equipped with a side railing that retracts when the window is closed, and designed to ensure maximum stability and static safety; much more than a roof window, it contains all the performance of an insulating window and moreover it transforms into a real balcony.

Natural ventilation is activated even when the window is closed: in fact, the maneuvering and ventilation bar, positioned at the top of the sash, if opened at the first click, gives the opportunity to generate an air exchange of up to 84.6 m3/h in the rooms, in any condition climatic, i.e. an air volume almost twice that of a bedroom.

VELUX attic windows

The incoming air passes through a filter, easy to clean, which protects the rooms from the entry of insects and dust.

Technical details of the VELUX balcony window

The balcony window VELUX it can be installed on roofs with a slope varying between 35° and 53°; for different situations it is possible to consider the use of a combination between a LPG window with tilt opening and a lower fixed GIL element, the latter being a more specific solution.

The product opens by lifting the upper element outwards thanks to a handle located in the lower part of the door. The lower element opens outwards thanks to two handles located in the upper part of the frame, so that when the lower leaf is opened, the balcony railing extends at the same time.

You can choose the pine wood finish, treated with a double layer of water-based paint, or the wooden one with white paint that allows the wood grain to be visible.

Pitched roof windows with balcony, VELUX system

The external covering is characterized by gray aluminum or copper fittings (on request also in titanium zinc and other RAL colours). The glass, according to the technical performance of the window, is of the Energy Clima type (66) with triple glass laminated internally and tempered externally, self-cleaning and anti-dew treatment.
Two sizes available: PK19 (94×252 cm WxH) and SK19 (114×252 cm WxH).

Ceiling window, VELUX

To clean the balcony window you need a soft, clean cloth plus a non-abrasive sponge and a neutral household detergent; the filter can be removed to wash or replace it. The upper door can be rotated 180° to clean the external glass.

The system warranty is 10 years, and this applies to windows, glazing, fittings, installation products, compared to a 3-year warranty on curtains and shutters.

Sun protection for VELUX balcony windows and skylights

The VELUX balcony window can be completed with a curtain placed or inside theinfix or even outside in the upper element, to control the light, protect the environment from excessive heat and decorate as well as furnish the room, the attic.

Velux sells different types of curtains, those designed for protect and obscure, others for filtrationblackout roller blinds. For CABRIO windows and balconies.

The VELUX balcony window can be completed with internal blinds and integrated with an external sun blind (only for the upper element). In this way it is possible to control the light, protect the environment from excessive heat and decorate the attic rooms.

Velux sells different types of internal blinds: roller or pleated filtering blinds to control excess light and blackout roller blinds to create darkness.

Velux blinds for roof windows

Finally, do-it-yourself maintenance kits are also available which extend the life of the windows: these are packages that include a sponge for the handle, a dust filter, grease for the hinges, putty, water-based paint In short, useful products for repairing and making windows and doors last a long time.

You can choose any model of inner tent manual to be installed on both bottom-hung elements.

The tent protect and darken ensures protection from heattherefore thermal insulation, energy saving, privacydarkening and beauty to the room.

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THE EDITORIAL TEAM RECOMMENDS

IVELUX designers they offer theirs for free support for the phase of planning also in historic centresjust request a simple quote, in order to receive support in the study of natural light, with customized solutions, details construction measures for the installation of the right windows, to make the attic and attic environment as liveable as possible.

Velux has always been committed to studying technologies to make the attic better enjoyed, and markets various products for pitched roofs, all of which are high quality and environmentally friendly.

It is a rapidly and constantly growing international reality that bases its activity on the inspiring principles; every single one employee develops personal knowledge day after day together with the manager, evaluates one’s performance on a daily basis by establishing continuity goals.

For over seventy years the company has been dedicated to production of reliable and quality attic windows ensuring 10 years of warranty on roof windows, 3 years on shutters and curtains as well as on accessories.