Roof Windows
First off, a roof window is a little different than a skylight or Sun Tunnel. Like skylights, roof windows are a great way to add natural light to any suitable room and fill your home with fresh air, whenever you desire. VELUX roof windows installed by Southwest Skylights has the ability to open and close and are usually bigger than a skylight. Usually, a skylight won’t open as much as a roof window. Roof windows are very popular in lofts or bonus rooms. Very often, these rooms don’t have many windows and are missing natural light. If you’re converting your loft into a bedroom, see if it’s possible to move the bed underneath the roof window so you can star-gaze as you fall asleep.
Top Hinged Roof Window
A top hinged roof window is easy to operate even with furniture placed directly under it. It can also install lower to get an excellent view both when standing and when seated.
Center-Pivot Roof Window
Center Pivot Roof Window comes with a top control bar which allows you to pull it once for background ventilation and twice to open the window and can rotate 180 degrees.
Roof Access Roof Window
Great if you need easy roof access for repairs or maintenance for your home. Locking device keeps sash in open position. Slim sash and frame appearance. Can be installed left hinged or right hinged.
CABRIO Roof Window
Choose CABRIO if you’d like to add a balcony to your home or choose a roof terrace window to make use of unused roof space. Add extra access to the outdoors with these innovative Cabrio roof windows.
Top Hinged Roof Window
- Enjoy panoramic views while increasing your energy efficiency and natural ventilation.
- Greatly increase the amount of natural light in your rooms.
- Convenient bottom operation – the perfect choice for loft conversions with windows in easy reach.
A top hinged roof window is easy to operate even with furniture placed directly under it. And without compromising the easy operation, you can install it lower to get an excellent view both when standing and when seated.
Experience a more comfortable home and lower energy bills with VELUX ThermoTechnology™. Innovative use of high performance materials in the window construction provides excellent energy efficiency, insulation and an airtight seal. Look for the ThermoTechnology™ seal for your guarantee of excellent energy efficiency.
Let fresh air into your home even when you are away or sleeping, without having to worry about security or bad weather. Pull the unique top control bar once and you will allow fresh, filtered air to enter through the ventilation flap.
To clean the outer pane, rotate the sash 180 degrees. The sash must be secured in position by sliding the barrel bolt into the bushing at the bottom of the side frame. The air filter can be removed and washed with ordinary household cleaners. Fully rotate and secure the window in cleaning position, then remove the filter from the filter rail.
Complete your VELUX roof window with VELUX accessories. There is a shade for every need. Whether you go for the benefits or just for the looks: VELUX offer a wide range of decorative solutions in colors that fit your style.
Features Of Top Hinged Roof Window
Experience a more comfortable home and lower energy bills with VELUX ThermoTechnology™. Innovative use of high performance materials in the window construction provides excellent energy efficiency, insulation and an airtight seal. Look for the ThermoTechnology™ seal for your guarantee of excellent energy efficiency.
Let fresh air into your home even when you are away or sleeping, without having to worry about security or bad weather. Pull the unique top control bar once and you will allow fresh, filtered air to enter through the ventilation flap.
To clean the outer pane, rotate the sash 180 degrees. The sash must be secured in position by sliding the barrel bolt into the bushing at the bottom of the side frame. The air filter can be removed and washed with ordinary household cleaners. Fully rotate and secure the window in cleaning position, then remove the filter from the filter rail.
Complete your VELUX roof window with VELUX accessories. There is a shade for every need. Whether you go for the benefits or just for the looks: VELUX offer a wide range of decorative solutions in colors that fit your style.
Top Hinged Roof Window Gallery
Center Pivot Roof Window
Fresh air for your home is at your fingertips with a center-pivot VELUX roof window from Southwest Skylights. A center-pivot roof window is easy to operate – even with furniture underneath it. The innovative top control bar allows you to install the window lower than an equivalent top-hung operated roof window to get an excellent view while standing and when seated.
We recommend center-pivot windows if you have to, or wish to, place your window in a low position, for instance: in rooms with a low ceiling or where you’d like a better view of the surroundings below.
Experience a more comfortable home and lower energy bills with VELUX ThermoTechnology™. Innovative use of high performance materials in the window construction provides excellent energy efficiency, insulation and an airtight seal. Look for the ThermoTechnology™ seal for your guarantee of excellent energy efficiency.
Let fresh air into your home even when you are away or sleeping, without having to worry about security or bad weather. Pull the unique top control bar once and you will allow fresh, filtered air to enter through the ventilation flap.
To clean the outer pane, rotate the sash 180 degrees. The sash must be secured in position by sliding the barrel bolt into the bushing at the bottom of the side frame. The air filter can be removed and washed with ordinary household cleaners. Fully rotate and secure the window in cleaning position, then remove the filter from the filter rail.
Complete your VELUX roof window with VELUX accessories. There is a shade for every need. Whether you go for the benefits or just for the looks: VELUX offer a wide range of decorative solutions in colors that fit your style.
Features Of Center Pivot Roof Window
Experience a more comfortable home and lower energy bills with VELUX ThermoTechnology™. Innovative use of high performance materials in the window construction provides excellent energy efficiency, insulation and an airtight seal. Look for the ThermoTechnology™ seal for your guarantee of excellent energy efficiency.
Let fresh air into your home even when you are away or sleeping, without having to worry about security or bad weather. Pull the unique top control bar once and you will allow fresh, filtered air to enter through the ventilation flap.
To clean the outer pane, rotate the sash 180 degrees. The sash must be secured in position by sliding the barrel bolt into the bushing at the bottom of the side frame. The air filter can be removed and washed with ordinary household cleaners. Fully rotate and secure the window in cleaning position, then remove the filter from the filter rail.
Complete your VELUX roof window with VELUX accessories. There is a shade for every need. Whether you go for the benefits or just for the looks: VELUX offer a wide range of decorative solutions in colors that fit your style.
Center Pivot Roof Window Gallery
Roof Access Window
With a roof access window from Southwest Skylights, you can let fresh air into your home without having to worry about security or bad weather, even when you are away or sleeping. Pull the unique top control bar once and you will allow fresh, filtered air to enter through the ventilation flap.
- Easy access to outdoors
- Suitable for 15° to 85° roof pitch
- FK06 model swings open 90° angle to satisfy egress requirements for emergency escape
Experience a more comfortable home and lower energy bills with VELUX ThermoTechnology™. Innovative use of high performance materials in the window construction provides excellent energy efficiency, insulation and an airtight seal. Look for the ThermoTechnology™ seal for your guarantee of excellent energy efficiency.
Let fresh air into your home even when you are away or sleeping, without having to worry about security or bad weather. Pull the unique top control bar once and you will allow fresh, filtered air to enter through the ventilation flap.
To clean the outer pane, rotate the sash 180 degrees. The sash must be secured in position by sliding the barrel bolt into the bushing at the bottom of the side frame. The air filter can be removed and washed with ordinary household cleaners. Fully rotate and secure the window in cleaning position, then remove the filter from the filter rail.
Complete your VELUX roof window with VELUX accessories. There is a shade for every need. Whether you go for the benefits or just for the looks: VELUX offer a wide range of decorative solutions in colors that fit your style.
Features Of Roof Access Window
Experience a more comfortable home and lower energy bills with VELUX ThermoTechnology™. Innovative use of high performance materials in the window construction provides excellent energy efficiency, insulation and an airtight seal. Look for the ThermoTechnology™ seal for your guarantee of excellent energy efficiency.
Let fresh air into your home even when you are away or sleeping, without having to worry about security or bad weather. Pull the unique top control bar once and you will allow fresh, filtered air to enter through the ventilation flap.
To clean the outer pane, rotate the sash 180 degrees. The sash must be secured in position by sliding the barrel bolt into the bushing at the bottom of the side frame. The air filter can be removed and washed with ordinary household cleaners. Fully rotate and secure the window in cleaning position, then remove the filter from the filter rail.
Complete your VELUX roof window with VELUX accessories. There is a shade for every need. Whether you go for the benefits or just for the looks: VELUX offer a wide range of decorative solutions in colors that fit your style.
Roof Access Window Gallery
Cabrio Roof Window
Open Your World & Enjoy A Balcony Instantly
The VELUX CABRIO balcony opens in seconds to give your home a place in the sun. The innovative balcony adds air, light and a great view to your home any time you desire. For added aesthetic appeal, the VELUX CABRIO balcony fits flush with the roof when closed. Call Southwest Skylights today for more information.
The VELUX CABRIO® Balcony features a window that opens on its top hinges, allowing for extra headroom as you enjoy beautiful panoramic views. The VELUX CABRIO® Balcony requires a roof pitch of 35°- 53°.
The upper window is top-hung and opens outwards while the bottom section easily unfolds into a balcony with side railings.
The CABRIO® features VELUX ThermoTechnology ™, an innovative combination of high-performance materials that provide excellent energy efficiency, insulation, and an airtight seal.
The CABRIO® features a unique top control bar that can be pulled once to allow fresh, filtered air to enter through the ventilation flap so you can enjoy fresh air without fully opening the balcony.
To clean the outer pane, rotate the sash 180 degrees after securing it into position with the barrel bolt at the bottom of the frame. While the window is in the cleaning position, you can remove the air filter from the filter rail and wash it with ordinary household cleaners.
Features Of Cabrio Roof Window
The VELUX CABRIO® Balcony features a window that opens on its top hinges, allowing for extra headroom as you enjoy beautiful panoramic views. The VELUX CABRIO® Balcony requires a roof pitch of 35°- 53°.
The upper window is top-hung and opens outwards while the bottom section easily unfolds into a balcony with side railings.
The CABRIO® features VELUX ThermoTechnology ™, an innovative combination of high-performance materials that provide excellent energy efficiency, insulation, and an airtight seal.
The CABRIO® features a unique top control bar that can be pulled once to allow fresh, filtered air to enter through the ventilation flap so you can enjoy fresh air without fully opening the balcony.
To clean the outer pane, rotate the sash 180 degrees after securing it into position with the barrel bolt at the bottom of the frame. While the window is in the cleaning position, you can remove the air filter from the filter rail and wash it with ordinary household cleaners.
Cabrio Roof Window Gallery
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Skylight Products By Room
You already know that skylights can completely change the feel of a room. They let in more natural light, and make a room feel more open. Sometimes it’s helpful to see some examples of skylights in different rooms to help you find the inspiration you need for your particular project. There are so many ways to enjoy skylights in each room of your home, we have put together some ideas for you to see by clicking on an image below.
GO SOLAR - SAVE BIG
Would it surprise you to know that the Sun provides everyone with more energy in a single hour than the entire world uses in a year? So, doesn’t it make sense use more Solar? If you’re already considering having Southwest Skylights install skylights into your home, it makes perfect sense to Go Solar and save even more on your home’s energy efficiency and in your pocket.
The Go Solar Initiative was designed by VELUX to bundle our products that reduce energy consumption and actively fine-tune your home’s climate in order to bring you more savings when you take a step in a greener direction.
When you Go Solar by purchasing a solar-powered skylight or adding solar shades to a fixed or manual skylight, your entire purchase and installation become a solar system that’s eligible for a 26% federal tax credit. And by exchanging artificial light for natural light and, in some cases, HVAC for fresh air, you’re well on your way to reducing your dependency on electricity.
Taking part in the Go Solar Initiative is a way to improve your household’s energy efficiency, create a bright, spacious atmosphere, and save money all at once! So, isn’t time you Go Solar?
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Skylight FAQ's
You already know that skylights can completely change the feel of a room. They let in more natural light, and make a room feel more open. Sometimes it’s helpful to see some examples of skylights in different rooms to help you find the inspiration you need for your particular project. There are so many ways to enjoy skylights in each room of your home, we have put together some ideas for you to see by clicking on an image below.
Yes, VELUX skylights installed by Southwest Skylights are safe! We offer laminated glass for any skylight out-of-reach; installed above 8 feet. This lamination acts as a safety measure to prevent glass from falling into the home if the pane were to break.
Yes, our skylights are designed to have a stylish blind fitted to them. We offer three types of blinds: blackout, light filtering, and venetian. Each style of blind comes with its own unique selection of color and patterns for you to choose from.
Yes! It’s a common yet incorrect assumption that a flat ceiling means there’s no opportunity to add a skylight for daylight and fresh air. Check out our short video to see how a simple skylight light shaft can dramatically change your indoor environment:
Absolutely! VELUX skylights can be installed to replace existing skylights, whether or not your original skylight is a VELUX model. In many cases, your skylight can be replaced in just a few hours! You can contact a VELUX installer in your area to discuss your replacement options.
Sometimes we hesitate to open our windows because fresh air isn’t the only thing that can get in through them. For this reason, all of VELUX’s ventilating units come with an insect screen so you can bring fresh air in while keeping unwanted visitors out. The professionals at Southwest Skylights will make sure it is installed properly.
VELUX guarantees the battery for 5 years, but life expectancy for it is 10-12 years. You can replace the battery by ordering a new operator, which is also covered by our VELUX warranty for 5 full years.
Why Choose Skylights
INCREDIBLE THINGS SKYLIGHTS CAN DO FOR YOUR HOME
If you’re thinking about getting skylights installed, here’s a few of the great benefits to consider. Skylights can really transform your living space and brighten your home. Many new houses that are built today incorporate skylights, but some people only see them as an aesthetic addition to your home. In reality, there are some amazing hidden benefits that skylights provide besides making your house it look nicer. The placement of skylights not only boosts natural lighting, it also promotes your family’s privacy. They can also reduce utility costs, improve indoor air quality, improve aesthetics, and raise your home’s overall property value. Click on any of the sections below for more ways skylights can benefit your home.
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Raise Home Values
Professionally installed skylights often help boost the overall property value of your family's home.
More and more people are seeing all of the things that skylights can do and are adding them to their homes. Even if you think you may move in a few years, you can still benefit from installing skylights. The investment you have made into your home will then carry on when you’re ready to sell. Skylights may even help you increase the life of your roof, which is a huge way to maintain your home’s value. The added ventilation helps reduce the strain of ice or snow buildup, which in turn lengthens the life of your roof.
Skylights really help boost curb appeal too. When it comes time to sell your home, it pays to remember that many buyers aren’t looking for a project. They will be more likely to put an offer on your house that’s close to your asking price if you have this amenity already installed.
There are plenty of different types of skylights available from Southwest Skylights. The main thing is making sure that you know what your options are. Call or email us today and let us schedule a free consultation.
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Promote Privacy
Windows as your only source of natural light sacrifices you and your family’s privacy.
When your windows are open, anyone is able to look inside your home, even if you have very high-quality window treatments. While your neighborhood may not have a peeping Tom, open windows can make you feel like you are sharing an apartment with your neighbors rather than living in separate houses. This is especially true when you’re in more personal areas like your bedroom or bathroom. Privacy here is essential to your routine. The addition of skylights allows you to be able to enjoy the natural lighting without having to worry about others seeing you.
Increased privacy is increased on upstairs rooms since skylights are installed on the roof. However, some homes only have a second floor over a portion of their house. In these instances, you’ll be able to take advantage of skylights on every floor of your house. If you have a single-story home, skylights will give you privacy from your kitchen to bedroom and beyond.
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Improve Aesthetics
Skylights give your home an open, natural look and feel that's hard to replicate with anything else.
Added natural light will help open up even the smallest rooms in your house and will make you feel like your living in higher standards. Skylights also help make ceilings feel higher, which creates the illusion of larger, more open spaces. Even though a skylight doesn’t really increase the square footage of your home, you may feel like it does. And let’s not forget the beautiful views of the sky you’ll get both day and nighttime, which can foster a peaceful feeling that makes you feel at home.
The natural light from skylights have also been known to enhance your current interior design and décor. The natural light works to highlight the colors in your home and make things stand out more. It’s a great way to highlight your home’s best features.
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Save Money
When you install skylights in your home, you can really enjoy the long-term savings for years to come.
Some people inadvertently think that skylights will make utility costs higher, due to a need to use air conditioner more frequently. However, they actually save you money. VELUX products are installed with a film to reduce the transfer of heat into your home during the hot Texas summers, but still let in natural light. This means you can use less electricity each day to keep your home well-lit. Naturally, the fewer times you have to turn on the lights, the lower your electricity costs are. It also helps you reduce your impact on the environment and lower your carbon footprint.
Additionally, skylights also help save you money is by improving the ventilation throughout your home. Talk to Southwest Skylights today so we can go over all your options for “fixed” or “fresh air” skylights. Opening up your skylights will improve your home’s natural air flow, which can help reduce the need for your air conditioner during some months. This is because of passive cooling and the chimney effect.
Passive cooling happens when there are natural temperature differences in the air alongside changing pressures. Because hot air tends to rise and cool air stays low, opening your skylights will allow the cooler air accumulation in your home to essentially push the hottest air out of your home. Best of all, this is an ongoing process. It occurs without the use of any external moving parts. Skylights will drastically improve your home’s ability to use passive cooling.
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Increase Natural Lighting
Skylights allow you to drastically increase the amount of natural light that enters any room.
This is one of the most popular features for adding skylights. They allow light to come in to your home all day, which reduces the amount of indoor lighting, (and electricity) you’ll need. Natural light is very beneficial for your mood, productivity level, and overall wellbeing. It’s a great way to energize your day and feel your best. It's like spending the day outside when you're inside.
Some people think that windows achieve the same results, it’s just not correct. Since windows are installed on the siding of your home, many will not receive enough light to illuminate some rooms. Plus, when you use windows to add natural lighting, you’ll sacrifice privacy.
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Improve Air Quality
When you select skylights that can open, it helps to improve the overall indoor air quality of your home.
With the passive cooling ventilation discussed previously, you’ll be able to breathe more fresh air and less stale, circulated air. Even when you are stuck inside, you’ll still be able to enjoy fresh air. This is more important than ever with viruses forcing many people to stay inside or confine themselves to their homes.
Skylights can also have some safety benefits. If, for whatever reason, you have smoke inside your home, you can open your skylights to get the smoke out. This could be from a small kitchen catastrophe or a larger incident, but skylights can help keep your home ventilated.
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