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Paul hicks,Sustainability&DesignManager atVELUX, offers someproduct advice onways to introduce daylight into a top floor flat


VeluxSun Tunnel Velux Cabrio


our physical health andmental wellbeing andissomething that should always be considered at theearly stages of design.While modern,urban living has restricted thespace available for development, these product recommendationscan help youtoincorporate naturallight andtransform apropertyofany size.


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VELUX SUnTUnnEL Many properties,especiallyflats, struggle to achievenatural daylight in bathrooms, hallways andkitchens, either throughlackof considerationatdesignstage or moreoften, because of imposed limitations on the layout of thespaces duetositerestrictions.Often daylight only enters theseroomswhen you open adoororhaveafanlightoveradoor, but installingaVELUXSunTunnelenhances thedaylightprovision andcan improvethe usability of the space without having to rely on artificiallighting. VELUXSun Tunnelscan bringnatural light


into even thedarkest andmost isolated spaces throughaspeciallydesignedtunnelfrom roof to ceiling.Due to theuniqueflat glassdesign,


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Natural light is essential to thequality of ourlives andliving environments. Daylight can have a hugely positive effect on both


theVELUXSuntunnelsitswellonany roof,in thesamestyle as VELUXroofwindows.Italso hasthe added benefit of fitting into spaces that regularroofwindows do not,whichmakes it perfect forsmaller rooms and areas.


hugely positive effect on both ourphysical health andwellbeing


if you are thinking of installing products such as the ones showcased here fromVelux, you will need to speak to your landlord first as youmayneed his permission to carry out anyworks involving the fabric of theroof. If youown the freehold of your block together with theother


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SySTEmAndROOf TERRACE If thefloorspace is limitedinyourloftflat,or youhavethe potentialtoextendintothe roof space above, it is worthconsidering theVELUX CABRIO®Balcony System.Itmakes themost of anylimited or unused roof space without impactingontheamount of living space available.Whenopened, theCABRIO® Balcony Systemallows youtoenjoy theflow of outside space andlight that aregular balconybrings withoutcompromisingthe useofthe available floor area.Whenclosed, it fitssnuglyintothe roof andlooks likearegular roof window.It can also be combined with VELUX Top-Hung Roof Windows and fixed bottomelements to offer extraviews,ventilation andincreased daylight. Another way to let more daylight and


freshair into your flatiswiththe VELUX Roof Terrace. This innovative systemoffersa doorway to the outsidewhich adds air, light andagreat view by combiningsloping and vertical elements together,throughwhichyou canstepout onto an external deckingasan extensiontoyourroomand really bringthe WOWFactor into any home.●


FormoreinformationonVELUXproducts visitthewebsite here:http://www.velux.co.uk/products


Don’tforget...thesmallprint


residents, you will need to talk to your neighbours as the roof is likely to be part of the fabric of the building that is held in common ownership. This doesn’t howevermean that you canask your neighbours to contributetothe cost! Always check the terms of your lease to determine


what is andwhat isn’t part of your property and don’t forget thatmany alterations andimprovementswill need planning permission before you set about getting theworks done. It is vital that theworks do not damage the fabric of the roof or affect any existing guarantees.


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