There is a wide variety of roof windows, that a good solution is possible for every roof and every need. Even at balconies. Helle, Light-flooded rooms under the roof are very popular and are very trendy today. Because the expansion of the attic creates new living space and increases the value of a house. In order to optimally illuminate the living space, some points must be considered when choosing and installing roof windows.
Who wants to expand the attic, requires the consent of all co-owners in the case of home ownership. Otherwise apply – as well as for all homeowners – the building and planning regulations. The applicable state building regulations and the federal building law must be observed and complied with. Large window areas are recommended. Bright frames and inner lining contribute to a spacious impression.
A technically sensible arrangement of the windows is important. The fall height, the top of the window, should be at a height of about two meters. This achieves good illumination of the room and also ensures a good view.
Preliminary sighting
Roof windows are installed between the existing rafters. Due to the large supply, it is usually not a problem, find the right width. However, if the desired window width is more than 15 cm smaller than the rafter spacing, so-called auxiliary rafters are installed. However, should the window be wider than the rafter spacing, a change must be installed. The rafter is severed in the window area at the top and bottom. Cross braces are installed. This requires expertise, since the construction of the roof truss is being interfered with.
Extensive program
Skylights are mostly made of wood. An alternative are windows made of wood, which are covered with a seamless plastic sheath.
There is a huge range of supplementary parts and accessories for the extensive range of roof windows. Many additional elements are used for this, to expand the glass portion of the window area and thus bring more light into the roof spaces. There are additional elements for roofs with jambs for vertical installation below the window and for roofs without jambs for sloping installation as an extension of the window down to the floor. Additional elements are also available in a semicircular or square shape, installed above the window. They are well suited for the stylish renovation and extension of old buildings, since they are based on classic models.
Blinds for the interior- as for outdoor installation protect against excessive heating of the rooms by the sun.
Pleated blinds for indoor installation are available in different designs, that suit many living styles.
basic dimensions, which should be observed – To be able to look out, do you need the correct window length or. -height. It depends on the pitch of the roof. To access the window while standing, should be the top edge of the window at least 1,85 m high. To be able to look out while sitting, choose as long as possible, deep window. You can also supplement a roof window with a fixed additional element from the series, that reaches down to the ground.