Fitting Roof Tiles Around Velux

We offer a variety of skylight flashing systems to ensure a weathertight fit for virtually all roof types and slopes.

Fitting roof tiles around velux.

Once you ve fitted one it s not much of a leap to almost all other brands. Leave a 60mm 150mm gap between the top of the window and the tile for rainwater drainage. 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. 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. How to fit a velux into an interlocking tiled roof. Unboxing the window and preparing it for installation part 2. 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. Can i fit roof windows side by side or on top of each other. 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. View the other parts here.

Yes you can what you need is a combi flashing. Edp plain tiles up to 14mm in profile pdf. The opening sash is removed from the new window and the remaining frame is fitted into the new opening using fixing brackets supplied. Fitting the insulation collar and checking the frame is square and level.

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. Finish tiling around the window after installing the flashing. Make sure the tile lugs are seated snuggly onto the top edges of the battens. How to fit a velux window.

A crucial part of our complete system. You may need to use an angle grinder to cut tiles to fit.