Breathe new life into your home with a roof window replacement

Roof windows have a lifespan of between 20 and 30 years. They leak, crack and become draughty and discoloured when they age.

Roof window design has advanced tremendously in recent years and when you upgrade, you’ll feel the difference immediately. With a slimmer frame, a larger glazed area and the latest thermal glazing, your new roof windows will make your space feel bigger, brighter and fresher and make your whole home more energy efficient and cheaper to run. See what a difference a new roof window can make to each room in your home:

Your bedroom is your inner sanctuary, the place where you can unwind and escape the stresses of everyday life. It should feel bright and welcoming. When you replace your bedroom roof windows you will notice the room feel instantly brighter and more inviting.

New VELUX roof windows come with double-glazing as standard. However, if you live in a busy area and are craving uninterrupted rest, you may wish to upgrade to triple-glazing. The additional insulation and soundproof glazing will help to block out the noise from busy roads or flight paths. You’ll feel and hear the difference instantly. 

Your kitchen is the heart of your home; you want it to always feel warm and inviting. If you’ve got old, draughty kitchen roof windows, your kitchen will never look as good as it should. When you replace your old kitchen roof windows with the latest roof windows, which have a larger glazed surface area, you’ll be amazed at how much brighter and more spacious your kitchen feels.

If your roof windows are situated in an older extension, they’ll likely be installed out-of-reach. If you’re replacing old manual roof windows, it’s the perfect time to consider a solar upgrade. This means your roof windows can be activated at the touch of a button – no more grappling for poles while entertaining! Just easy, breezy ventilation.

New, solar roof windows will also help to reduce the humidity and condensation caused by cooking and quickly clear the air of strong cooking smells.

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Being a hot and steamy environment, your bathroom is particularly susceptible to damp, mould and condensation. When you replace your old bathroom roof windows, you help to alleviate this problem.

You might find that older roof windows were made from pine – which is not best suited to humid environments. A fresh, bright white maintenance-free finish is recommended for bathrooms as it has a waterproof coating. The easy-clean, wipeable surface will prevent mould from forming.

Craving even more fresh air? Consider a solar roof window with a VELUX ACTIVE kit. The clever sensor-based ventilation will air out your bathroom when it detects excess humidity.

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When replacing roof windows with the latest VELUX roof windows, you bring more natural light into your home as the frames are slimmer and the glazed area is larger. Natural light is proven to help boost mood and wellbeing and helps to create a more comfortable and inviting atmosphere in any room in your home; the more you can get into your space the better.

For an adequate level of daylight in each of your rooms, the glazed area of your windows should be at least equal to 20% of the floor area of the room.

And, the latest VELUX roof windows don’t just bring more daylight into your home. They improve its insulation to make it a more comfortable environment all year round. They also make your home more energy efficient and cheaper to run, in the long term. 

To really brighten up your home, go for a larger roof window than the one you’re replacing or add additional roof windows. If you do everything at once you keep installation costs down and minimise disruption.

Expand your view and create beautiful light-filled rooms by adding multiple VELUX roof windows to your space. Choose from a selection of pivoted and fixed roof window combinations to really brighten up each room, connect it with the outdoors and provide panoramic views. 

You could even add a balcony to your room with the VELUX Roof Balcony. This transforms from a roof window to a balcony in seconds, creating a lovely space to sit and enjoy the outdoors.

VELUX roof windows come in a range of finishes, including white maintenance-free. For the best durability and less ongoing maintenance, a white maintenance-free finish is recommended. However, if your home has more of a traditional feel, white painted roof window options are available. Choose the finish that best compliments the aesthetics of your room and your lifestyle.

The White Maintenance-free finish is the most popular, modern finish. The sash and frame are made of a wooden core, which is encased in a hard-wearing, waterproof white polyurethane mould. As the name suggests, this forms a durable and robust finish that is completely maintenance-free. 

It’s easy to upgrade old, manual roof windows to new solar-powered roof windows. As there’s no wiring required, there are no invasive electrical works in your home. If your roof window if out-of-reach, or you’re yearning for more simplicity in your life, smart roof windows are the best choice. 

VELUX solar roof windows allow easy operation with the flick of a switch. Solar roof windows can be opened and shut from anywhere in your home. They’re a simple and effective way of airing out your home with free, renewable energy from the sun!

They feature a clever integrated rain sensor that closes your roof windows automatically in the event of rain. One less worry in the unpredictable weather.