Fitting a new Velux window is a bigger job than it might look from the outside — it's a structural opening cut into your roof, not just a window dropped in. Here's what a proper installation from Atlas Roofing Cheshire involves.
Why This Isn't a Simple Job
Cutting an opening into an existing roof structure means working around rafters, maintaining the roof's structural integrity, and getting the flashing detail right first time — there's no room for a rough job here, since a poorly fitted roof window is one of the more common sources of roof leaks.
What Genuinely Matters for a New Installation
- Correct sizing and positioning within the rafter spacing
- A properly formed structural opening, not just a hole cut to fit
- The manufacturer's own flashing kit, fitted exactly to specification
- Internal finishing that matches the rest of the room
How We Approach a New Velux Installation
- Survey the roof structure. Confirming rafter spacing and the best position for the window before anything is cut.
- Form the structural opening. Cutting and supporting the opening properly, not just removing material.
- Fit the window and flashing kit. Using the manufacturer's specified flashing to keep the junction genuinely weathertight.
- Finish internally. Plastering and trimming the reveal to a proper standard, ready to decorate.
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We're a domestic and commercial roofing team covering Cheshire and the Wirral, based near Chester, so we know the area and can get to you quickly. Every job comes with clear pricing before work starts and workmanship you can rely on.