We're looking to replace some small velux windows with larger ones. We toyed with the idea of building a dormer but have decided not to. I've got some questions though from people who have had them installed recently.
I'm assuming we want the biggest we can fit in the space for max light and views, or is there a down side to having them too big? Will the room get too hot?
Has anyone used the duo blackout blind? I like the idea of being able to reduce the light a bit when it's shining right in the window, but we need the blackout for sleeping at night.
And what about the automatic opening and closing windows? Because of the shape of the existing room and roof the windows are quite high and it's impossible to open them without climbing onto a chair. Or do you just open and close them with a pole or something?
If you've had a small roof window replaced with a larger one did it take a while or was it done in a day? I'm assuming it will take less than a day but I don't know.
I'm also assuming we won't need planning permission or a building warrant (we're in Scotland) but I guess I should check.
Tell me your velux experiences please, good and bad.
PS does anyone have the really fancy one that converts into a balcony? We're not getting one but they look amazing
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Rae36 · 13/08/2020 19:57
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