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Velux Windows Poly Dome or Fixed Curve window

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Baileys20 · 04/08/2020 19:55

Hello,

Any mumsnetters know which one is better and why? Which one would you go for out of the 2 or would you do a roof lantern instead?

Windows are primarily for kitchen area flat roof.

Thanks

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Baileys20 · 04/08/2020 23:50

Anyone?

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Baileys20 · 05/08/2020 21:55

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Baileys20 · 06/08/2020 23:23

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marieg10 · 07/08/2020 06:32

I'm not sure you can have a traditional a Velux on a flat roof as they have to be at an angle. If it were a normal roof then Velux appear to be best from what my roofer said...three lines of defence against leaks etc..

Lantern may be your only option but depending which way the sun comes around it may give you problems with sun in your face etc and not having blinds which you can do with Velux. I rejected a lantern for this reason and so glad I did

Bsc8180 · 07/08/2020 11:13

We have 2 of the curved glass cfp ones.
Went for these as they are more slimline than the polydome one and there is less chance of discolouration as the plastic ages.
They are electric and have blinds inside too.
Downsides: expensive.
These are specifically designed for flat roofs.

Baileys20 · 08/08/2020 14:09

Thanks.

It is the CFP ones I am looking at. But at the moment not electric and without blinds. Wondering if I should at least consider blinds?

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GOODCAT · 08/08/2020 16:25

We had the curved one fitted into our flat roof in our kitchen this year, but it is electric opening and has a blind. We have opened it every day. Much cheaper if you don't buy direct from velux.

We started off small and non-opening, but gradually decided to go bigger and add the extras.

Baileys20 · 08/08/2020 17:01

Thanks.

As, the last thing to do in the new kitchen I have not had anything wired for an electric one. So assuming An electric one may no longer be an option - will ask the builder but anyone faced with the specific challenge before and how easy was it to overcome?

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GOODCAT · 08/08/2020 21:42

Ours is wireless so wiring not a problem.

Baileys20 · 09/08/2020 02:12

Thanks

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Baileys20 · 09/08/2020 10:11

Great.

I have looked into a bit more GOODCAT. Have definitely decided to go curved. Is the wireless one controlled by solar panels? Albeit, I think I found the wireless controller (but can’t be sure Confused. Also, do you know which blind fits this model as any I have seen seem to mention all the other models other than the curved? Any Further info would be much appreciated. Thanks.

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GOODCAT · 09/08/2020 13:16

We couldn't figure out which blind went with it either and rang the supplier in the end rather than attempting to order online.

To be honest I am not sure what controls it. I know it shuts when it rains automatically. The switch for the opening and closing is on something that looks like a light switch but it isn't wired in and has a battery behind it. I am not sure what is on the window itself.

We needed to replace the entire flat roof. My husband is handy so we basically took the plasterboard down (exceptionallly messy). That exposed the insulation. We hoped to reuse the insulation but the building inspector said we couldn't.

My husband made up the roof joists that were coming out and the frame for the window.

On the day the builder came they took the asphalt and plywood off the top of the roof.
They then lifted it onto the roof using some sort of lifting machine. They then added ply to the top of the rest of the roof.

They then used the lifting machine again to get the window itself up there. The window is seriously heavy and the curved part is separate. Fortunately when it all arrived the men who happened to be replacing our pitched roof brought it inside for us, but it took up a massive amount of room.

The builder and my husband added the insulation and plasterboard and my husband put a load of downlighters in. Building control told us to put air vents in too.

The top of the roof then had rubber added.

We also had the plasterer out. We now just need to paint the ceiling. We only got building control out because neither my husband or the builder were fensa qualified.

Fitting the blind was very simple according to my husband. I am not practical so the above is what appeared to happen to me!

Baileys20 · 09/08/2020 13:59

Thank you. Very helpful. New roof already done, and finished, with the window holes in place awaiting for them to be ordered/arrive. If the main unit can be controlled by a solar panel it could work. If the main unit needs to be plugged in then will have to go with fixed with solar controlled blinds. Will speak to the builder and potential supplier tomorrow to see what is possible.

Thanks again.

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