Heritage conservation roof window
Designed to work in harmony with historical façade aesthetic. Ideal for heritage, conservation and historical buildings
Conservation roof windows
VELUX heritage and conservation roof windows seamlessly blend old with new to give heritage, conservation, and historical buildings all the comfort of modern roof windows while respecting the original aesthetic. Discover our range of roof window solutions for heritage homes.
Conservation roof window
The conservation roof window in black with a glazing bar is the contemporary choice for traditional spaces
Update your home with respect for its heritage with conservation roof windows
Heritage, conservation, and historical buildings - whether they’re residential homes, museums, or public buildings - often require a little extra love to maintain their original charm. Plus, when you’re renovating this kind of building, you often need extra planning and sometimes special approval due to their historical value. Any alterations, including installing new roof windows, may need to comply with local regulations and conservation guidelines to maintain the building’s integrity.
The VELUX heritage conservation roof window is designed specifically for buildings of great historical value. This unique roof window solution lets you update old loft spaces, entryways, and hallways - among others - and infuse the room with natural daylight and fresh air. With an authentic top-hung design and a distinct vertical glazing bar placed centrally, the VELUX heritage conservation roof window fits right in with the building’s existing interior and exterior.
Find your ideal conservation roof window solution by VELUX
VELUX heritage conservation roof windows
The VELUX heritage conservation roof window lets you enjoy modern comfort while staying true to your home’s original character. Designed together with conservation officers and architects, it meets the aesthetic standards of heritage buildings. The black, slim profiles give it a classic cast-iron look, and the glass-to-edge design creates a clean, refined finish that sits flush to the slates. It fills your home with natural daylight and fresh air, bringing new life to traditional spaces. With its top-hung opening and winding-style handle, it’s a simple, authentic way to update your home without losing its historic charm.
VELUX conservation roof windows
The conservation roof window offers a sleek black exterior and a glazing bar, seamlessly fitting into traditional roofs, as well as giving modern roofs a more classic edge. It provides natural light and ventilation, while matching your home’s traditional look. With a manual opening and ventilation flap, it’s ideal for enhancing comfort without compromising the original character of your space. You can choose between a top-hung or centre-pivot roof window option to suit your preferences.
Key benefits of the VELUX conservation roof window range
Maintain your building’s historical charm The VELUX conservation roof window range is ideal for maintaining your property’s original architectural style. With their slim profile and classic design, they seamlessly integrate into the traditional aesthetic while providing modern functionality.
Maximise natural daylight Roof windows have a special ability to transform spaces by letting in natural light. Our heritage conversation roof window features a unique glass-to-edge technology, which allows maximum natural daylight to enter the room while preserving the traditional aesthetic of heritage homes.
Enhance your indoor comfort With VELUX heritage conservation roof windows, you can enjoy fresh air via the convenient handle for easy opening and closing of the window. Our regular conservation roof windows feature a sleek top control bar for easy operation, along with a ventilation flap that enhances air flow and indoor comfort, even when the window is closed.
Energy-efficient glazing All VELUX roof windows feature an energy-efficient glazing system for maintaining a comfortable indoor atmosphere year-round. The glazing also provides rain noise reduction, safety lamination, and toughened glass, ensuring durability and better insulation for your home.
Tailored to your space The VELUX conservation roof window range comes in many different dimensions, tailored to fit different spaces. Whether it’s a small loft or a larger living area, there’s a roof window size to suit your needs, providing flexibility in your renovation. For optimal impact, we recommend that your roof window solution covers 15-20% of your room floor area.
Key benefits of the VELUX conservation roof window range
Enhance your indoor comfort
With VELUX heritage conservation roof windows, you can enjoy fresh air via the convenient handle for easy opening and closing of the window. Our regular conservation roof windows feature a sleek top control bar for easy operation, along with a ventilation flap that enhances air flow and indoor comfort, even when the window is closed.
Maintain your building’s historical charm
The VELUX conservation roof window range is ideal for maintaining your property’s original architectural style. With their slim profile and classic design, they seamlessly integrate into the traditional aesthetic while providing modern functionality.
Maximise natural daylight
Roof windows have a special ability to transform spaces by letting in natural light. Our heritage conversation roof window features a unique glass-to-edge technology, which allows maximum natural daylight to enter the room while preserving the traditional aesthetic of heritage homes.
Energy-efficient glazing
All VELUX roof windows feature an energy-efficient glazing system for maintaining a comfortable indoor atmosphere year-round. The glazing also provides rain noise reduction, safety lamination, and toughened glass, ensuring durability and better insulation for your home.
Tailored to your space
The VELUX conservation roof window range comes in many different dimensions, tailored to fit different spaces. Whether it’s a small loft or a larger living area, there’s a roof window size to suit your needs, providing flexibility in your renovation. For optimal impact, we recommend that your roof window solution covers 15-20% of your room floor area.
Designed to last, backed by an extensive guarantee
No matter which VELUX roof window you choose for your home renovation project, you can expect it to deliver lasting performance and functionality, no matter what the elements may throw at it. For added peace of mind, we offer up to 10 year’s guarantee on our roof windows, including our various conservation roof windows.
If you by chance encounter any issues with your VELUX roof windows, we provide support to help resolve them quickly and effectively.
How to transform your space with VELUX conservation roof windows
Do you have a certain renovation project in the works? Perhaps you want to transform a dark, unused attic into a bright and inviting loft space? With thoughtful planning, conservation roof windows offer the chance to upgrade any room, from home offices to hallways, making every corner of your historical home feel brighter, fresher, and more connected to the outdoors.
Frequently asked questions about VELUX conservation roof windows
What is a conservation-style roof window?
What is a conservation-style roof window?
A conservation-style roof window is designed to blend seamlessly with older, heritage properties while offering modern performance. These roof windows have a traditional design with classic features like a glazing bar, ensuring they complement the architectural style of period buildings. They bring in natural light, fresh air, and improve ventilation, all while respecting the building’s original charm.
Can you put a VELUX roof window in a conservation area?
Can you put a VELUX roof window in a conservation area?
Yes, you can install VELUX roof windows in a conservation area, but it’s essential to follow local regulations and obtain necessary permissions. VELUX heritage conservation roof windows are specifically designed to meet the specialised requirements of heritage homes, ensuring minimal disruption to the building’s historical aesthetic.
What roof types can VELUX conservation roof windows be installed into?
What roof types can VELUX conservation roof windows be installed into?
The VELUX conservation roof window range is designed for standard pitched roofs, fitting most traditional roof slopes. Our conservation roof window fits all roof pitches between 15°-90°, while our heritage conservation roof window suits roof pitches between 20°-65°.
What blinds are compatible with VELUX conservation and Heritage conservation roof windows?
What blinds are compatible with VELUX conservation and Heritage conservation roof windows?
For VELUX conservation and heritage conservation roof windows, you can use blackout energy pleated blinds to both control light and help regulate room temperature or translucent pleated blinds to softly diffuse daylight for a gentle glow. You can also install exterior anti-heat blinds for added protection from outside heat and cold, keeping your space comfortable all year round.
What is the interior finish of VELUX conservation roof windows?
What is the interior finish of VELUX conservation roof windows?
The interior finish of the VELUX conservation roof window range consists of high-quality natural pine, treated with a water-based white paint. This creates a clean, discreet wood grain look that complements any interior style while keeping a classic, timeless appearance.
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