Stunning renovated steading near Loch Lomond

About the project

In the summer of 2016, Paterson Gordon Architecture were approached to renovate an existing steading that stood in a derelict state. However, the stunning views of Loch Lomond created an inspiring opportunity to design and build a modern family home.

Which FAKRO products were used?

This property required an increase of natural light for a dark space within the building which could not fulfil its highest potential. By specifying DMF-D U6 and DXF-D U6 flat roof windows, Paterson Gordon Architecture was able to deliver a substantial proportion of natural light into the central hallway.

DMF - D U6 Manually-operated Flat Roof Window

• Manual opening flat roof windows.
• The type F window is equipped with an energy-efficient triple-glazed DU6 glazing unit.
• The external glass is 6mm toughened while the internal glass is laminated and anti-burglary P2A Class.
• Heat transmittance co-efficient for the whole window is U-Value 0.88W/m²K. (glass U-Value 0.5W/m²K).
• Acoustic rating 34Db (-1.-3).
• The multi-chamber UPVC upstand is RAL 9010, the internal finish is RAL 9010 white PVC.
• The step and profiles are in black 9005, the glazing edge colour, called darkness, effect which comes from RAL 9005 (black) the coating has hue of grey.
• Can be used on roofs with pitches between 2-15°.

DXF-D U6 Non-opening Flat Roof Window

• Non-opening flat roof window.
• The Type F Window is equipped with an energy-efficient triple glazed DU6 glazing unit.
• The external glass is 6mm toughened while the internal glass is laminated and anti-burglary P2A Class.
• Heat transmittance co-efficient for the whole window is U-Value 0.88W/m²K. (glass U-Value 0.5W/m²K).
• Acoustic rating 34Db (-1.-3).
• The multi-chamber UPVC Upstand is RAL9010, the internal finish is RAL9010 White PVC.
• The step and profiles are in black 9005, the glazing edge colour, called darkness, effect which comes from RAL 9005 (black) the coating has hue of grey.
• Can be used on roofs with pitches between 2-15°.

The existing part of the barn specified conservation-style roof windows to suit the original roof openings. To meet this requirement, FAKRO conservation windows were specified and installed. The characteristic feature is a black vertical mullion bar down the middle of the window and its black cladding. Making it suitable for traditional construction. Most of FAKROs standard windows are available as a conservation window.

Why were FAKRO products specified?

Primarily, the appearance of the flat roof windows was behind the reason for choosing FAKRO, along with the diverse product range and the ability to install the windows onto zinc, slate, and single-ply membrane roofs.