The installation of roof windows is the most rational option for the lighting solution of the living space under the pitched roof. Skylights in comparison with conventional facade windows give almost 2 times more light due to the fact that they are located at an angle. If we compare a dormer and a dormer window built into the roof, then the installation of the first one will be much cheaper and faster.
Due to the variety of roof window models, there are practically no restrictions on their installation in any roofing and configuration. Windows can be installed not only on the slopes, but also in the ridge and on the broken roof. Manufacturers of roof windows offer their customers roof windows with mid-pivot, combined, swing opening methods, as well as hatch windows for cold unheated attics. Complexes of several windows and combinations of roof windows with cornice windows installed in the upper part of the facade look spectacular. "Compositions" from the windows create original lighting effects and give uniqueness to the entire room.
The material for the manufacture of most roof windows is the highest quality winter pine wood, without knots. For added reliability, it is impregnated with an antiseptic and covered with several layers of environmentally friendly water-based polyacrylic varnish. In rooms with excessive humidity, such as a bathroom or kitchen, it is recommended to install plastic windows. Their undoubted advantage is increased resistance to moisture, acids and alcohol-containing liquids, they do not require special care and are easy to clean.
Heat saving
It is not an easy task to heat the attic and do it economically, because the under-roof space, in comparison with the rest of the rooms, has the maximum area of contact with the external environment. The correct choice and installation of thermal insulation materials will help to minimize heat loss, but special attention should be paid to the energy efficiency of roof windows. Most models of roof windows have a single-chamber, energy-saving frost-resistant glass unit, filled with an inert gas argon. As a rule, a low-emission silver layer is applied to the outer glass, which reflects the heat into the room, and in hot weather, on the contrary, prevents overheating by trapping UV rays.
For reliable thermal insulation in the places where the window box is adjacent to the roof structure, special flashing and heat-saving belts are used, which not only simplify installation, but also extend the window warranty from 5 to 10 years.
For the coldest regions of Russia, a special super-energy-saving kit "Solution for Russian winters" from FAKRO, one of the largest manufacturers of roof windows, is perfect. In addition to the insulated elements of hydro- and vapor barrier, it includes a special insulating flashing and a Thermo roof window with a two- or three-chamber frost-resistant glass unit filled with inert gas krypton. The thermal kit is able to withstand record low temperatures and reliably protects against moisture penetration. FAKRO FTT U8 Thermo window with three-chamber glass unit is by far the warmest roof window on the market and has no analogues.
Decor
Roof window accessories are not only decorative, but also functional elements that increase the consumer value of the windows. Especially for roof windows, there is a large selection of external and internal accessories: roller shutters, awnings, curtains, blinds, mosquito nets. The choice of types and colors allows you to achieve a harmonious combination with any finish, to create the most comfortable place in the house.
A stained-glass window unit, which is built into almost any model of roof windows, even after installation, will help to bring a bright accent to the color ensemble of the interior. The pattern does not affect the thermal insulation, acoustics and strength of the glass unit. Acrylic resin, with the help of which the image is applied, is non-toxic, resistant to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes, therefore stained-glass windows can be installed in any climatic zone. You can choose a ready-made stained glass pattern or even come up with your own.
Security
Roof windows, providing lighting and all-weather ventilation of the attic, experience the same environmental stresses as the roof covering. Reliability is one of the most important indicators of roof windows. In almost all models of roof windows, hardened shock-resistant and energy-saving double-glazed windows are used, so you don't have to worry about "attacks" from atmospheric precipitation, but not everyone will protect you from intruders. The first company to seriously talk about the problem of unauthorized entry into the attic through the roof windows was FAKRO, it was she who owned the innovative development - the topSafe security system, which additionally reinforces the fastenings of special hinges and closing elements. The topSafe system is used in almost all FAKRO roof windows, making the already difficult window almost impossible to break.
Comfort of use
The window should be located at a distance of at least 90-110 cm from the floor. The higher the window is set, the more light it gives. In FAKRO roof windows, the handle is located at the bottom of the sash, so the installation height can be 130-170 cm from the floor level. To ensure maximum visibility, vertical window systems or combinations with eaves windows can be used.
Devices for automatic control of windows and roofs with internal and external accessories installed on them are becoming more and more popular. The roof windows equipped with an automatic control system are very easy to use and can be installed even at high heights. In addition, rain and wind sensors can be connected to the windows or networked with other electrical appliances. All actions are carried out using a wall switch or remote control.
Service
After-sales service is an important factor to pay attention to when choosing a particular brand of roof windows. All FAKRO window models are covered by a unique technical service program, according to which a glass unit and any spare parts for windows are provided free of charge, regardless of the cause of damage and the date of purchase. The company is confident in the quality of its products and wants its customers to have this confidence throughout the life of the roof windows.
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