Self adhesive flashing membrane under the shingles prevents leakage on low slope roofs.
Low pitch roof lights.
If you re roofing it yourself then all well and dandy but if you re having roofers then they will not guarantee their rooflight installation without a low pitch flashing kit so if it does leak they aren t going to come back.
This can create a number of advantages.
Velux new generation velux eaw 6000 low pitch insulated flashing solution for roof pitched down to 10.
Whether your roof is at a 15 90 degree pitch you ll find windows that will allow you to add more light into your room while still being practical and usable in any type of situation.
Heating and cooling are easier in a building with a flatter roof for example.
We can cater to the needs of anyone in need of a sturdy reliable low pitch roof window.
With a velux flat roof skylight designed to meet the growing demand for skylights in homes with flat or low pitch roofs you can transform and improve virtually any space with daylight.
It will allow you to utilize the space in your area all the way up to the top.
Curvetech glass or polycarbonate dome.
This is enough to ensure that water will drain off the surface of the glass and avoid pooling.
Our low pitch fixed skylight is the affordable choice for visually expanding interiors with daylight and sky views.
Great for living rooms dining rooms and other rooms needing more light.
That s why our pitched roof window selection is so robust.
The trouble with low roof pitch.
Velux eaw 6000 flashings allow for the installation of a roof window on a lower than standard roof pitch of 10 or more.
However low slope roofs come with disadvantages.
Rainwater ponding on flat roof applications can often cause concern but because of our flush fit glazing our rooflights can achieve effective rainwater run off with just a 3 pitch.
Normal installation of a roof window must occur on a minimum roof pitch of 15.
The primary advantage of a low roof pitch is maximizing space.
Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for end laps and horizontal laps typically 3 inches at ends and 6 inches at horizontal laps.