Artwork Republic of Ireland - Velux

6 steps to choosing the right VELUX windowsWhen choosing VELUX roof windows for your customer, follow these 6 simple steps.You’ll then be able to offer them the daylight solution they’ve been looking for.Step 1What does your customer want to achieve?• What kind of room is it – bedroom, bathroom,stairwell, extension etc?• Consider how much daylight and viewyour customer wants.• Do they want a simple practical daylight solutionor real wow factor?• Consider increasing the size of the windowsor combining them together.• Remember, the more daylight a room receivesthe larger it will feel.• We recommend at least a minimum 15% glazedarea to floor space.Step 2Select how thewindow opensINTEGRA ® electric• Perfect for out-of-reachwindows, such as extensions.• Operate windows and blindsfrom anywhere in the house.• Offers a greater degree of comfort.• Comes with a pre-installed motor.Top-hung• Opens outwards to provide extraheadroom and expansive views.• Creates a feeling of being outside.• Ideal if the bottom handle can beeasily reached to open and closethe window.• Certain sizes are suitable foremergency escape regulations.Centre-pivot• The top control bar makes it easyto open, even with furnitureunder the window.• Pull once, and the ventilation barallows fresh air into the roomwith the window securely closed.• Pull again, and the windowopens fully.6