Fakro v Velux

[eandg]

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. 

[the_r_sole]

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

[eandg]

Thanks - I'll ask for the specs.

 

[eandg]

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).

[the_r_sole]

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...

[eandg]

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?

[the_r_sole]

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....

[MortarThePoint]

Has anyone used these:

    https://www.lbroofwindows.co.uk/roof-windows/centre-pivot-roof-windows/aurora-centre-pivot-roof-window-pine-finish/

 

[ProDave]

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.

[PeterW]

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. 

[MortarThePoint]

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?

[macglo]

Using fakro and currently more than happy with the roof windows.