Fitting Roof Tiles Around Velux

Velux flashings are made specific to work with particular roof materials so make sure you purchase the right type for your window.

Fitting roof tiles around velux.

Edt flat tiles between 15mm 40mm in profile. The tiles or slates are then laid back into position up to the sides of the new window frame. As you roll out the underlay keep the bottom edge of the material aligned with the edge of the eave but above any metal or synthetic edging that may cover the borders of the eave. Next place your two tiles one on top of the other loose onto the battens without anything being fixed.

The roof flashing this keeps the joint between the new window frame and the roof watertight is then fitted. Firstly you re going to find fitting a velux is very similar to fitting any other brand of roof window apart from a few minor differences in trims and flashings. Remove the tiles by lifting them and pulling them back between the rafters. Working from the centre remove the battens or felt to expose the tiles and other roofing materials.

Once you ve fitted one it s not much of a leap to almost all other brands. You are now ready to fit your flashing. Make sure the tile lugs are seated snuggly onto the top edges of the battens. Whether you have never fitted a velux roof window before and would like a basic introduction or you have been fitting velux roof windows for years and would benefit from a best practice session there is a training session to suit your needs.

Press and smooth the bottom apron of the flashing to the countours of the tiles and screw down. Position the first roll of underlayment at one side of the roof perpendicular to the lower edge the eave of the roof.