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Velux Roof Dome or Roof Kerb for Flat Roof Extension ?

Dear All,

I am in the process of starting an 5M Rear Extension extending my current kitchen and dining room. I have been recently looking at Velux Windows for Flat Roofs so I can bring natural light to the old build which will become darker when the bay windows are removed.

I am confused on what flat roof windows to purchase. I have looked at the Velux Domes and the Roof Kerbs. What do you guys recommend I go for?
Velux recommend I buy the Velux Domes, however wouldnt the roof kerb with an velux window come at an angle so my current room gets more light.

I want to make the right decision as its going to cost me over £1300.00

Thanks
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if i had known then what i know now

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  • andrewf75
    andrewf75 Posts: 10,424 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts
    How about a roof lantern? We're currently doing a similar build and are having one of those to maximise light and make an interesting feature.
  • madkid88
    madkid88 Posts: 368 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    The cost would be too high with a roof lantern plus we want to keep ceiling space for fancy down lights.
    if i had known then what i know now
  • madkid88
    madkid88 Posts: 368 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Hi Guys,

    I am still unsure of what option to go for? How effective are roof kerbs over the dome. The effective daylight per square metre is higher on the dome than the kerb.
    if i had known then what i know now
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