Using the attic as a living space makes it possible to expand the living space without the high cost of building a new floor, thus saving time and money.
Fakro roof windows are made from pine impregnated with antiseptic and steel-reinforced PVC profiles. Fakro plastic roof windows have the same features as wooden models. They are also durable and resistant to harsh weather conditions. All models are equipped with frost-resistant tempered double-glazed windows.
In addition, roof windows increase the amount of light and heat by up to 40% compared to vertical windows. Installation of such windows is simple and does not require excessive effort. However, entrust the installation of Fakro roof windows to specialists who have been trained by the manufacturer and have a certificate.
This guide to installing roof windows will help you get along with a specialist and understand what is happening on the construction site.
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Installation of Fakro roof windows
Using the attic as a living space makes it possible to expand the living space without the high cost of building a new floor, thus saving time and money.
Fakro roof windows are made from pine impregnated with antiseptic and steel-reinforced PVC profiles. Fakro plastic roof windows have the same features as wooden models. They are also durable and resistant to harsh weather conditions. All models are equipped with frost-resistant tempered double-glazed windows.
In addition, roof windows increase the amount of light and heat by up to 40% compared to vertical windows. Installation of such windows is simple and does not require excessive effort. However, entrust the installation of Fakro roof windows to specialists who have been trained by the manufacturer and have a certificate.
This guide to installing roof windows will help you get along with a specialist and understand what is happening on the construction site.
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Which roof windows are better, Fakro or Velux?
The main competitor of Fakro (Poland) is Velux windows (Denmark). Both companies have existed for a long time and have a solid reputation. Both manufacturers have a wide range of models: different functionality, appearance, price category. You can choose windows of various sizes to suit any roof and rafter pitch.
Model range of Fakro roof windows:
- wooden windows and plastic (steel-reinforced PVC profile), structurally similar;
- thermally insulated swing doors;
- with rotation around the central axis;
- Fakro windows with an offset axis (raised);
- with combined opening;
- with remote control;
- two-chamber;
- cornice;
- evacuation;
- hatch windows;
- with arc system;
- window tunnels, etc.
Velux offers:
- wooden classic with a central axis;
- wooden with bottom opening;
- combined with opening from the bottom and in the center;
- with remote control;
- with rain controller;
- model for bright interiors or for rooms with high humidity, two opening methods;
- with water-repellent frame coating (central opening);
- insulated;
- window-door to the roof;
- window-balcony;
- window-terrace;
- hatch windows for non-residential attics;
- tunnel windows;
- cornice;
- for flat roofs - a hatch for smoke removal.
Model line: sizes and prices ↑
Models with a mid-turn opening method
This is one of the most popular FAKRO product options. Window hinges are placed at the mid-height of the product. The special design of the windows allows the frame to be installed in various positions, including rotation by 180° relative to the axis. The sash is fixed in 5 positions using the handle located at the bottom.
The standard sizes of Fakro roof windows are thirteen. They correspond to the most common designs of rafter systems.
| Dormer windows | Dimensions | Prices |
| FTS-V | 55×78 | 9900 rub. |
| 78×118 | 13350 rub. | |
| 114×140 | 18870 rub. | |
| PTP U3 | 55×78 | 17,000 rub. |
| 78×118 | 24230 rub. | |
| 114×140 | 33750 rub. | |
| PTP-V U3 | 55×78 | 18450 rub. |
| 78×118 | 25840 rub. | |
| 114×118 | 36040 rub. | |
| PTP/GO U3 | 55×78 | 25080 rub. |
| 78×118 | 32470 rub. | |
| 114×140 | 44460 rub. |
By type, these models are “opening” and “deaf”.
Moisture-resistant models
These products are used in rooms with high humidity, for example, in a bathroom, swimming pool, etc. The profiles are wooden, coated with a layer of polyurethane. People often call them “white windows” because of their color. In principle, almost any model can be moisture resistant, but the mid-rotation FTP-W PLUS models are especially popular.
Plastic
Plastic profiles (PTP) have many advantages: they are easy to care for, easy to clean, they are moisture resistant, etc. The multi-chamber plastic profile is reinforced from the inside, so it does not deform during operation. Galvanized steel profiles are used for reinforcement.
Super energy saving
Termo is an exclusive development of the manufacturer. The system uses double-glazed windows. The dimensions of Fakro roof windows of this type are larger. Currently, FTT Termo is considered the warmest available on the domestic market. Super energy-saving fakro window systems can be installed even in the Far North.
Smart
This is a new model in which the developers have combined the advantages of a standard mid-steer system and comfortable control. Using a special remote control, you can control the window from anywhere in the room; moreover, in bad weather, it will close without outside intervention. Various electrically controlled accessories are often connected to the profile: blinds, curtains on the inside or roller shutters on the outside.
The Electro model includes a three-channel central processor, rain sensor, power supply and more. It is extremely easy to connect, just like any electrical appliance – into a power outlet.
The system has two ventilation positions. It is equipped with exclusive universal ventilation, controlled by an automatic valve. It is installed on roofs with a slope of 15–90⁰. The system is equipped with an insulating flashing. It must match the type of roofing.
Combined system
This design, perhaps, can “boast” all the advantages of attic windows. PreSelect
- have an excellent overview; you can look through them unhindered; multifunctional.
You can also add system durability, ease of use, and safety to the list.
There are few other systems in which quality and functionality are so successfully combined. Fakro preSelect roof windows open in two versions:
- medium-rotary with a sash rotation angle of up to 180⁰; suspended around the upper axis at an angle of 0–35⁰.
Opening modes are quite simply switched using a special switch, which is located on the side of the box, and it is completely invisible if the sash is closed.
Evacuation
It is worth noting special models through which you can easily access the roof in extreme situations, in particular, when evacuating premises during fires and other dangerous situations. The combination of opening systems and larger sizes greatly simplifies the solution of problems of this kind. Opening along the top hinges under normal conditions provides passage within the range of 0–40⁰, however, in dangerous situations, the opening angle can be increased to 68⁰ by lightly pressing the trigger holders.
Installation of roof windows: turnkey price
provides turnkey installation services for roof windows. The service includes:
- Help from a specialist in selecting roof windows. We will find the best solution for your premises.
- All necessary measurements.
- Sale of roof windows and any accessories for them (curtains, blinds, awnings, rain sensor, automation)
- Delivery to the site.
- Installation and maintenance of roof windows by specialists with over 10 years of experience.
The price of installing roof windows depends on several factors, in particular, the degree of completion of the roof. Installation of windows can be carried out at the stage of forming the roofing pie or in an already finished roof, the so-called “inset of a dormer window”. We recommend that roof windows be provided at the design stage, which will allow
- correctly calculate the room lighting
- ensure in advance a safe exit to the roof for its repair and maintenance
- and most importantly, save on the work of installing roof windows.
Life hack on how to save money on installing a roof window
The cost of installing roof windows at the rafter stage is an order of magnitude lower than inserting a window into a finished roofing pie. For example, in Moscow, installing a roof window in a prepared opening at the stage of rafters or sheathing costs about 5,000 rubles, and inserting a window into a finished roof is 2 times more expensive! In addition, by choosing the width of the window in advance, you will be able to provide for the appropriate pitch of the rafters and not pay for additional work to move the rafter legs.
Installation of a roof window in a finished roof
Let's assume that the installation of skylights is necessary in a finished roof. In addition, you did not use “banal” metal tiles or soft roofing as a roofing material, but a seam roof, then be prepared to fork out an amount of 18,000 rubles. for the installation of one turnkey attic window. Installing a roof window in a metal tile without moving the rafters will cost 10-16 thousand rubles.
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Stages of window construction
Let's look at the sequence of work:
- To begin with, markings are done on the inside of the attic. To the left and right of the rafters, a distance of 20-30 mm is set aside, and a distance of 800 mm is set aside from the ceiling (can be increased if desired). The height of the window is measured from the bottom mark, and the future opening is drawn.
- Installation of roof windows begins with leveling and securing its lower part. The upper edge is fixed temporarily - this will allow you to adjust the glass unit. After this, a rotating sash is installed, the gaps and the vestibule are adjusted. If small distortions are detected, special plastic wedges are placed under the corners. Serious distortions can only be corrected with plywood pads.
- At the same time as the frame, a thermal circuit is installed, which is supplied with the double-glazed windows.
Are you planning to make a cozy attic? Let's start with installing windows
In order for roof windows to look aesthetically pleasing on the roof and from the inside of the room, to be convenient to use and to provide sufficient natural light in the attic, you need to carefully consider their choice. Our company's specialists will help you calculate the optimal number of windows and their sizes. Regarding the material (wood or PVC) and the type of opening, you can rely on your tastes and needs. We have in our catalog all models from reliable manufacturers (Fakro, Velux, Roto), so they correspond to their price as objectively as possible.
Installation work is carried out in the following sequence:
- Preparing the opening;
- Frame installation;
- Preparation of thermal and waterproofing;
- Installation of drainage strips and window casing;
- Fixing the window sash into the frame;
- Final finishing work.
Many home owners do not see any particular difficulties in installing windows and try to do the work themselves. But you need to take into account that the installation of roofing structures is significantly different from conventional ones; roof windows on a slope will be subject to serious mechanical loads from snow. This must be taken into account during installation, ensure maximum tightness of the structure, and perform insulation. When collaborating with our team, you can count on an objective price for the work and a reliable result - a bright, warm attic with comfortable, functional windows.
