eandg Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Any thoughts? I've a merchant saying it can get me Fakro windows in any size (including 1340 x 1400) which I've not been able to find online at all, the only difference being that Fakro don't do solar so it'll have to be electric, and is coming in 10% below a Velux quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_r_sole Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Fakro are usually more expensive than velux but it's a better product imo - if it's special sizes I can't see how it's cheaper than velux at all! If the spec is what you want and you're getting the right flashing kit etc then it's a no brainer for me but I check the specs thoroughly as fakro have endless options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandg Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 Thanks - I'll ask for the specs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandg Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 Got them back and looks like it's 2G (overall u-values 1.3W/m2-k) compared to the 3G (1.0W/m2-k) so looking like they don't do triple glazed in those sizes (largely 1340x1400). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_r_sole Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I'm sure they'll do whatever you want in any size, but the costs might come into play - I think the even do a quadruple glazed unit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandg Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 1 minute ago, the_r_sole said: I'm sure they'll do whatever you want in any size, but the costs might come into play - I think the even do a quadruple glazed unit... Thanks - I'll go back to them and see what they can do. Costs, operation and u-values being equal you'd advise to select Fakro on quality grounds then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_r_sole Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Just now, eandg said: Thanks - I'll go back to them and see what they can do. Costs, operation and u-values being equal you'd advise to select Fakro on quality grounds then? From what I've seen of them, I'd say fakro is a better window (i've seen the sales rep jumping up and down on one in a roof to show how secure they are ?) I think that it's a nicer window which feels a bit more substantial to the velux, I think they've tried to develop the design rather than just copy it - but as I say, usually they are more expensive.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MortarThePoint Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Has anyone used these: https://www.lbroofwindows.co.uk/roof-windows/centre-pivot-roof-windows/aurora-centre-pivot-roof-window-pine-finish/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, MortarThePoint said: Has anyone used these: https://www.lbroofwindows.co.uk/roof-windows/centre-pivot-roof-windows/aurora-centre-pivot-roof-window-pine-finish/ That's an interesting find. What I find particularly interesting is that seems to not have a trickle vent. That is something the other manufacturers charge extra not to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Really low spec units that have a 1.5 uValue and only have 3mm glass on the inside pane and are not toughened. Made in Poland from memory and get rebadged by a number of importers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MortarThePoint Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 7 minutes ago, PeterW said: Really low spec units that have a 1.5 uValue and only have 3mm glass on the inside pane and are not toughened. Made in Poland from memory and get rebadged by a number of importers. Interesting, thanks. Is toughened glass necessary for a roof light given its largely out of harms way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macglo Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Using fakro and currently more than happy with the roof windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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