How to choose a roof window?
Practical guide from FAKRO
Are you building a house and wondering what roof windows would be best for your attic space? You will find here practical advice and tips concerning FAKRO roof windows to make your purchase decision sure. Remember! You choose the product for many years to come, so it’s worth taking a close look at the options we present to you.
Proper selection and installation of a roof window are the basis of your comfort in the attic. To start, you must answer the question of what material the window will be made of and what is its purpose. The FAKRO product range includes wooden windows perfect for such spaces as bedrooms, living rooms and children’s playrooms. However, if a roof window is supposed to be fitted in bathrooms, kitchens or laundry rooms, then we recommend aluminium clad-plastic (PVC) windows designed for rooms with elevated humidity levels. Additionally, nearly all our roof windows are equipped with air inlets to ensure adequate air circulation.
The next step involves roof window functionality. We open up here a whole range of possibilities for you, including pivot and top hung and pivot windows as well as the innovatory Galeria balcony window whose sashes when opened create a balcony. With all these options you can certainly find the right product for your dream home. It is also worth investing in state-of-the-art solutions that are already one step ahead of the environmental requirements set for the construction industry. For example, the comprise highly energy-efficient FAKRO FTT U8 Thermo roof window, which not only ensures an ingress of natural light and perfect insulation performance, but also results in money savings by contributing to lower heating bills.
Finally, a few words about roof window accessories. Roof windows equipped with internal blinds ensure excellent protection against intense sunlight. On the other hand, by choosing external AMZ awning blind, in addition to protection against excessive heat gain, you can enjoy the temperature inside the room lower by up to 10°C on hot days as the awning absorbs solar radiation before it reaches the glazing and emits the heat to the outside.
IMPORTANT: FAKRO wooden roof windows are made of wood sourced from areas with planned forest management and have the FSC® certificate which proves that the principles of ecology are respected in the forestry production process. We use natural sheep wool to insulate our windows. They meet high quality and safety requirements. Another essential feature incorporated to our windows are special systems aimed at strengthening design and safety as well as toughened external glass with lifetime hail resistance warranty.
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