Does anyone here have a Velux Dormer in their loft?
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I’m about to instruct an architect to draw up plans for a 2x double bedroom & 1x en-suite loft conversion. I’ve been looking at various dormer options from the shed stuck on the roof to the more aesthetically pleasing bird box type. The bird box type is more in keeping with the area. The average quote I’m getting is around £5k + VAT per bird box and I’d need 3. These Velux dormers came up in my search and the kit + windows seems to be around the same price and are a one day install job.
Pros seem to be:
Possible cons:
They seem to be relatively new to the market so I can‘t find many end user reviews or experiences. Can anyone shed any light? (see what I did there?)
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The VELUX Dormer is a stunning new addition to VELUX's Space Makers range. It makes the perfect alternative to traditional dormer options, instantly transfo...
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I’m about to instruct an architect to draw up plans for a 2x double bedroom & 1x en-suite loft conversion. I’ve been looking at various dormer options from the shed stuck on the roof to the more aesthetically pleasing bird box type. The bird box type is more in keeping with the area. The average quote I’m getting is around £5k + VAT per bird box and I’d need 3. These Velux dormers came up in my search and the kit + windows seems to be around the same price and are a one day install job.
Pros seem to be:
- Excellent light
- Excellent ventilation
- Quick install reducing overall project time and labour cost
- Possibly cheaper
Possible cons:
- Too much sunlight leading to hot rooms. They’ll be on the southern elevation on the south coast.
- Opening windows too close to the floor - possible issues with building control and/or planning? Is there something about openings being a certain distance above the floor?
They seem to be relatively new to the market so I can‘t find many end user reviews or experiences. Can anyone shed any light? (see what I did there?)
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