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Heritage roof window is a breath of fresh air for historic buildings

A new product with a hand-winder for natural ventilation and an authentic central glazing bar is the perfect fit for restoration and refurbishment projects

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The Velux Heritage conservation rooflight complies with the requirements for historic or listed properties and meets all modern housing standards.
The Velux Heritage conservation rooflight complies with the requirements for historic or listed properties and meets all modern housing standards.

The new Velux Heritage conservation roof window has been designed for historical and heritage buildings and specifically crafted to be in keeping with the aesthetics of traditional buildings.

Co-created with conservation officers and architects, it meets the design requirements for historic and conservation buildings, while offering modern living standards.

Its sleek design, high thermal performance and seamless integration with the roof make it an ideal choice.

The window features a slim, black exterior profile that blends seamlessly into the roofing materials. Its glass-to-edge technology maximises the entry of daylight. 

The roof window resembles an old cast iron skylight and it utilises a hand-winder for natural ventilation, creating a fresh indoor climate and a light-filled space.

Key features of the Velux Heritage conservation roof window 

  • Uw-value of 1.3 W/m²K.
  • Manual top-hung operation.
  • Nine available sizes.
  • Flush installation and suitable for slates and plain tiles.
  • Rain noise reduction and UV filter.
  • Safety lamination, toughened outer glass and easy-to-clean coating.
  • Glass-to-edge technology maximises entry of daylight.
  • Compatibility with roof pitches between 20° and 65°.

Like all Velux roof windows, the Heritage conservation roof window is built to last and undergoes extensive testing to ensure durability in any weather conditions.

  • The Velux Heritage roof window with hand winder was co-created with architects and conservation officers to comply with the aesthetics of traditional buildings.
    The Velux Heritage roof window with hand winder was co-created with architects and conservation officers to comply with the aesthetics of traditional buildings.
  • The built-in flashing kit removes the need for customised lead flashings.
    The built-in flashing kit removes the need for customised lead flashings.
  • Specifying Velux Heritage conservation roof windows allows architects to sensitively enhance the future value of historical buildings.
    Specifying Velux Heritage conservation roof windows allows architects to sensitively enhance the future value of historical buildings.
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For more information and technical support, visit velux.co.uk/heritage

Contact:
architecture@velux.co.uk 


 

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