Energetic renovation in existing buildings is a growth market. Also the roofing trade benefits from it. There are good reasons to replace for example outdated roof window: lower heating costs, environmental protection through reduced CO2 emissions, preserving the value of the property. VELUX offers artisans and their customers for every modernization project the right window: from the 1:1 replacement of the window element to large light areas. The top hung Windows GPU X 99 in the special measure is new in the product range. For each generation of skylights VELUX opened the solution Exchange: with the current range, with the Special range of Exchange or the new special measure window. “Usually it is advisable however to Exchange, including roof connections and lining the window completely”, so Oliver Steinfatt, VELUX Germany Product Manager window. The reason: Connections minimize heat bridges and therefore energy loss according to current state of the art.

Only the proper connection “provides according to recognised ZVDH installation rules by optimal Thermal insulation and tightness for lower heating costs,”notes Sanghvi. Contemporary interior reach also higher light and supports the air circulation at the window. This reduces the formation of condensate. Each the current VELUX roof window range free choice from the wide range of window and price advantage including is suitable – for this form of modernization. Replacement of the window element only the window element is changed, works in the Interior are not necessary.

The size of the window remains unchanged and the existing lining will receive. Modern heat insulation standards remain unmatched, however, because window ports will not be renewed. VELUX window of series should until 1991 be modernized in this way, the company offers a special range of Exchange. This window can be inserted precisely and easily select on the name plate. The range includes swing Windows made of wood or plastic and top hung Windows made of plastic. Both types of Windows are with Thermo-star glazing equipped. New: The VELUX special measure window should the products of other manufacturers are exchanged without the existing lining to modernize, is the new top hung Windows GPU X 99 in special measure used. This can be with VELUX Eindecken frame without extensive adjustments easily. An adapter framework supplied with the flashing compensates for different installation heights. So that the GPU X 99 matching can be produced, the old skylights must be measured exactly by the craftsman. The GPU X 99 is as standard equipped with a thermo-star washer. The new professional brochure “Exchange with the original” gives a compact overview of possible exchange situations roof craftsmen and traders and highlights the benefits of the solution. You is now under Exchange brochure for ready retrieval. Contact person for the press sturm@drang ag Evelyn Scheuten Nibelungen str. 7 b 86152 Augsburg phone: 0821-567-62-88 fax: 0821-567 62 87 e-mail: other articles, image galleries, 3D roof Planner and more to the theme attic, roof refurbishment and renovation, see much