Roof window, top-hung and centre-pivot opening Faelux

What it is

Roof window, top-hung and centre-pivot opening Faelux. Key specifications: model VB, type dual opening: top-hung and pivot, outer coating flashing and trim in pre-painted aluminium, dark brown / natural copper.

A timber roof window is a window for installation in a pitched roof, with a timber frame and centre-pivot or dual opening, also available motorised or as a smoke vent.

What it is for

Used for roof maintenance and for assembly work.

How to use it

Cut the opening between the rafters to the window size, fix the frame with the brackets and fit the flashing kit suited to the roof covering, finishing inside with insulation and lining. Electric and smoke-vent models must be connected by an electrician to the specified control unit. Clean the seals and channels, and touch up the timber finish when it deteriorates.

Where it is used

• Residential construction
• Renovation

Technical data

• Model: VB
• Type: dual opening: top-hung and pivot
• Outer coating: flashing and trim in pre-painted aluminium, dark brown / natural copper
• Gaskets: EPDM, balloon type
• Installation slope (°): 12-90
• Air permeability (UNI EN 12207): class 3 pressure, class 4 vacuum
• Water tightness (UNI EN 12208): E1200
• Wind resistance (UNI EN 12210): C1
• Uw thermal transmittance (W/m²K): 1.5 (Ug 1.0 glazing) / 1.6 (Ug 1.1) / 2.8 (base glazing)

Who it is for

Designed for formwork carpenters and joiners.

Standards and compliance

Roof windows comply with standard EN 14351-1 (product standard for windows and doors) for CE marking, with requirements for air and water tightness, thermal insulation (Uw, thermal transmittance coefficient), sound insulation (Rw) and wind load resistance. The glazing complies with EN 1279 (insulating glass units), with laminated safety glass on the inside and toughened glass on the outside for hail resistance. Installation requires certified waterproofing flashings to keep the roof covering watertight.

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Before you order

Tell us the quantities you need and the intended use: if there is a more suitable version, or an equivalent available sooner, we will let you know.

For prices and availability, request a quote from AMES Srl: we will reply with our quotation, delivery times and, where needed, an equivalent technical alternative.