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Velux window positioning for rear extension

5 years ago

hi all, i need some advice for positioning the velux windows for our rear extension.
it is a 2.30m out extension.
we ordered 2 velux 94x98 and not sure the position that my builders put them is good as i think having them lower on the roof would let more light come in to the old space.
we are keeping the current openings, so it is not a huge open space extension.

any ideas would be great!

thanks

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Comments (3)

mattweeksdj
5 years ago
Are you having 2 on either side or 2 in total? If just 2 in total then I would be more inclined to put one on each side of the wall.
Chaala US
Original Author
5 years ago
we will have 2 on each side. so they centered it horizontally according to the walls on each side.
but i am not quite sure about the vertical alignment. they put them centered too.
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OnePlan
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The amount of light they bring into the existing part of the house will also depend on how much of the wall above the opening remains - ie how high your ceilings are in the existing house and if you have a joist/beam running below this height or concealed within it.

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