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Even if your house has a roof with a sloping ceiling to the roofline, there are limitless combinations for creating your own sun roof. More light and air can be introduced to virtually any part of the room. It is simply a matter of deciding on the number and positioning of the roof windows.
Remember, too, that a roof window is not just a supplement to the ordinary windows in the room – but a light source with its own unique light effect.
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This is why it is a good idea to start by determining where and how you want the light to fall – and then deciding on the positioning of your roof windows.
The following is a brief checklist of some of the practical considerations you need to bear in mind when fitting roof windows:
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- This solution is highly suitable for homes with a sloping ceiling to the roofline.
- Start by deciding how you want the light to be diffused in the room – this will determine the shape of the light shaft.
- Also remember to look at the house from the outside before deciding on the positioning of the windows.
- Choose a window size that fits in with the rafter modules.
- Only pivot windows should be used.
- Discuss electrical operation before installing roof windows. Bundled conductor cable should, in any case, be installed from the outset. Electrically-operated external awning blinds and internal sunscreening accessories make it easy to control the inflow of light and heat.
- Opt for maintenance-free polyurethane windows for the more inaccessible location.
- Choose light colours for the opening itself. Colours can absorb up to 10% of the light.
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