GETTING DAYLIGHT RIGHT

Planning an extension or loft conversion? Make sure you maximise natural light with roof windows fromvelux

Natural light is essential to your wellbeing, and the size as well as the number of roof windows is fundamental to how your space will look and feel.when it comes to planning your new loft conversion or extension, it’s worth spending the time planning how you’ll bring in plenty of natural light. For optimal comfort,velux recommends that the glazed area represents 15-20% of the overall floor area in your room.

You can never have too much daylight in your home. It will always make the space brighter and therefore more pleasant to be in. Using the recommended calculation from Velux, these images (right) highlight the percentage of daylight achieved in each scenario and the effect multiple roof windows can have in a room.

For more information on how you can improve your space, as well as details on all the latest products, call 01592 778225 or visit www.velux.co.uk.

Download the Velux My Daylight App to your phone and visualise how your own loft space could look with added daylight through the roof

Above: Velux top-hung roof windows let in lots of natural light in this loft conversion bedroom. They are suitable for roof

pitches as low as 15˚. They are also suitable for pitches between 55˚ and 75˚ with special springs. From £354, excluding VAT.