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Positioning your windows

Positioning your windows

Because roofs tend to be high up, loft spaces often have the best views. And taking a few simple principles into account, you can really make the most of the views from your home.

It’s important to select a window with the right length in relation to where it is on your roof, and the steepness of your roof’s pitch.

Window position and view

The angle of a roof window admits more light into a room than a vertical window. A roof window’s top edge can also be slightly higher than a vertical window’s, giving you a better view.

The more windows you have, the better your view. That’s why a great way to get the most out of your view and let in even more light is to add an extra VELUX window above or below your roof window.


View and roof pitch

The key to a perfect view is getting the right window length for the pitch of your roof. The bottom edge of the window should be 90 - 120 cm above floor level, and the top edge of the window should be about 200 cm above floor level. A general rule of thumb is – the flatter the roof, the longer the window.