Design guide for flat roof
Optimize daylight in your projects
Explore the new generation of VELUX glass rooflights
New generation VELUX glass rooflights, offering flawless aesthetics, improved daylight and ideal indoor climates - a perfect choice for enhancing the quality of flat roof architecture. Discover our range, including three new sizes, providing a perfect flat roof window solution for any project.
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New generation of glass rooflight benefits
Maximum Daylight
VELUX roof windows can let in up to 3-times more daylight than façade windows of the same size. The new generation of VELUX glass rooflights provide up to 52% more daylight* due to the unique design which maximises the daylight area. New glass rooflight sizes go up to 200x100 for maximum daylight option.
State-of-the-art design
The modern, minimalist and elegant glass-to-edge design with a slim frame and invisible sash provides maximum daylight and an uninterrupted view to the sky from the inside – even with blinds installed.
Superb indoor comfort
Excellent energy performance and a selection of double glazing and triple glazing options available. Compatible with VELUX ACTIVE with NETAMO to control the indoors from anywhere for a healthier indoor climate. Range of blinds available to help control unwanted heat and light, all in one complete solution.
Quality, service and tools
Outstanding product and spare-part guarantee. Download our Daylight Visualiser to help make informed decisions about daylighting strategies in your building projects and view our other online tools and resources.
Glass-to-edge design
Featuring a glass-to-edge design and concealed blinds, VELUX glass rooflights complement flat roof architecture seamlessly. Providing clean lines and a contemporary appearance both internally and externally, our glass rooflights are something to have confidence in.
Flat or curved glass
Our newly developed glass rooflight range caters for varying pitches of flat roofs. The flat glass is ideal for 2-15° roof pitches. The curved glass is perfect 0-15°, both of which allow for natural rainwater drainage.
Solar and electric variants are available.
A flexible solution for your next project
Made for maximum daylight
VELUX glass rooflights boast an elegant glass-to-edge and light-guiding funnel design, enhancing light levels more than ever before, all whilst preventing build-up of dirt and grime.
Outstanding technical values
The new glass rooflights come complete with 2 or 3-layer insulating glass units**. The solar and electric vented variants have a vented variant has a silent, built in motor with a preconnected rain sensor .
**Urc, ref 300: 0.55 W/(m2K)
**Urc, ref 300: 0.55 W/(m2K)
Sizes for any project
VELUX glass rooflights are available in a large range of sizes. Square options are available in sizes starting from 60x60cm up to 150x150cm. Rectangular options now start at 90x60cm up to 200x100cm - providing even more daylight and fresh air.
Solar and electric vented base
The VELUX flat roof window range comes in a fixed, electric or solar powered variant. Enhance with anti-heat or blackout blinds, seamlessly integrated for optimal comfort. Combine with VELUX Active for precise control and automation.
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