Cutting rafter for velux

[goodbyegti]

Hopefully a simple one. I have Velux to fit, sized perfectly to fit between the rafters if I cut one in the middle. All very standard.

 

However, the annoying thing is that the clay pantiles don't line up evenly with the flashing. So I am thinking that I should cut two rafters to get the window in exactly the right place. Its either that, or I have to cut the pantiles.

 

Does that seem sensible? I'll be doubling up the rafters on either side and the trimmers.

 

 

[goodbyegti]

Rafters are 400 centres, approx 3.2m from wall plate to ridge beam.

[goodbyegti]

Basically this image from the Facro guide, but two rafters cut instead of one. And everything doubled up, bolted etc. All to get the pantiles aligned like in the pics. If I don't cut the second rafter, I'm about half a pantile out of alignment.

 

 

Edited September 25, 2024 by goodbyegti

[Dave Jones]

get some tile and halfs. much easier.

[joe90]

I always line up velux,s with the roof tiles, never heard or seen tile and a half pan tiles 🤷‍♂️

[goodbyegti]

Thanks both. Tile and a half makes good sense if you could get one. I hadn't thought of that.

 

I think I'll cut the two rafters and get the tiles lined up.

[goodbyegti]

[goodbyegti]

[goodbyegti]

I lined it up perfectly in the end..BCO have signed off. Just need to plaster!