Low Pitch Roof Lights

The trouble with low roof pitch.

Low pitch roof lights.

Rainwater ponding on flat roof applications can often cause concern but because of our flush fit glazing our rooflights can achieve effective rainwater run off with just a 3 pitch. Normal installation of a roof window must occur on a minimum roof pitch of 15. The primary advantage of a low roof pitch is maximizing space. The recommended pitch for skylight installation on a flat roof for many skylight applications on flat roofs there should be a minimum pitch or fall of 0 6 in 12.

Curvetech glass or polycarbonate dome. Whether your roof is at a 15 90 degree pitch you ll find windows that will allow you to add more light into your room while still being practical and usable in any type of situation. Great for living rooms dining rooms and other rooms needing more light. Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for end laps and horizontal laps typically 3 inches at ends and 6 inches at horizontal laps.

We can cater to the needs of anyone in need of a sturdy reliable low pitch roof window. That s why our pitched roof window selection is so robust. This is enough to ensure that water will drain off the surface of the glass and avoid pooling. With a velux flat roof skylight designed to meet the growing demand for skylights in homes with flat or low pitch roofs you can transform and improve virtually any space with daylight.

If you re roofing it yourself then all well and dandy but if you re having roofers then they will not guarantee their rooflight installation without a low pitch flashing kit so if it does leak they aren t going to come back. Velux eaw 6000 flashings allow for the installation of a roof window on a lower than standard roof pitch of 10 or more. However low slope roofs come with disadvantages. Take a look at our standard range of fixed rooflights and sliding rooflights to find out more.

Heating and cooling are easier in a building with a flatter roof for example. These new flat roof skylights are fitted in a pvc curb and topped with one of two covers. Self adhesive flashing membrane under the shingles prevents leakage on low slope roofs. This can create a number of advantages.