We have an existing NW facing kitchen extension which measures approx 6m x 3m.
The roof is split into 2 sections.
An apex style polycarbonate roof which is approx a quarter of the total roof size and an apex style tiled roof (with flat internal ceiling) for the remaining 75%.
We have been thinking about replacing the polycarbonate roof for a while ( it lets in a lot of light but it has poor insulation, is noisy in rain, and prone to leaking).
One builder suggested the cleanest job would be to take down the entire double roof structure (tiled plus polycarbonate) and replace it with a single lean to style roof with velux style windows.
Although, this is a much bigger job , we like the idea of raising the internal flat roof. The kitchen is NW facing and raising the roof and adding velux windows on this side would certainly brighten it up.
We are looking at adding 2 large keylite windows which are 1600mm x 980mm to the new lean to roof.
These windows are quite big and would like to get some feedback from anyone who has added velux/keylite windows to a kitchen extension approx 6m x 3m.
Letting in a lot of light is very important to us (and poly carbonate currently does this) so we want to ensure there is enough but don't want to "overdo" it either.
Many thanks for any insights.
The roof is split into 2 sections.
An apex style polycarbonate roof which is approx a quarter of the total roof size and an apex style tiled roof (with flat internal ceiling) for the remaining 75%.
We have been thinking about replacing the polycarbonate roof for a while ( it lets in a lot of light but it has poor insulation, is noisy in rain, and prone to leaking).
One builder suggested the cleanest job would be to take down the entire double roof structure (tiled plus polycarbonate) and replace it with a single lean to style roof with velux style windows.
Although, this is a much bigger job , we like the idea of raising the internal flat roof. The kitchen is NW facing and raising the roof and adding velux windows on this side would certainly brighten it up.
We are looking at adding 2 large keylite windows which are 1600mm x 980mm to the new lean to roof.
These windows are quite big and would like to get some feedback from anyone who has added velux/keylite windows to a kitchen extension approx 6m x 3m.
- How many did you put in ?
- What size ?
- Any regrets about putting in too many or not enough ?
- Is it worth adding blinds to a NW facing extension as we get very little direct sun.
Letting in a lot of light is very important to us (and poly carbonate currently does this) so we want to ensure there is enough but don't want to "overdo" it either.
Many thanks for any insights.
