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GPL Manually Operated, Top-Hung Roof Windows with Vertical Windows Below, Twin Installation

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VELUX Company Ltd

Manually operated top hung, roof window with additional vertical element for twin installations on roof pitches between 15–55°.

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Application

For twin installation with 18 mm or 50 mm gap on roof pitches between 15–55° (75°).

Description

Features and benefits:

  • Overall width of the combination, including frame gaps, should not exceed 2780 mm without prior endorsement by VELUX.
  • Standard distance between side frames is 18 mm.
  • The same inner and outer profiles are used for roof window and vertical window.
  • Combining sloping roof windows and vertical window below to expand the view and increase daylight. Ideal for one and a half-storey properties.
  • Bottom handle for convenient opening of upper window.
  • Powerful gentle springs make it easy to open.
  • Rotates 180° and locks in place for easy cleaning of outer pane.
  • Flashings are available in materials and finishes to match roof window cladding.


Glazing:

- Code 70:

6.8 mm laminated inner pane with low-e coating; 15 mm Argon filled cavity; 4 mm toughened outer pane.

  • Thermal performance (U-value): 1.3 W/m²K.
  • Sound insulation (Rw): 35 dB.
  • Light Transmittance (Tv): 0.68.
  • Total solar energy transmittance (g): 0.46.


Vertical window:

– Side hung option (VFA and VFB):

  • Handing: VFA is left hand hung. VFB is right hand hung.
  • Inward opening.
  • Opening light is operated by means of a handle at the side of the sash. Ventilation is obtained through a limited opening, for safety. It is also possible to open the window completely for easy cleaning of the exterior pane, and for use as emergency escape. One standard size; eight non-standard sizes. Note: Vertical window must be same width as roof window.

– Bottom hung option (VFE):

  • VFE is inward opening.
  • Opening light is operated by means of a handle at the top of the sash. Ventilation is obtained through a limited opening, for safety. A release button makes it possible to open the window completely for easy cleaning of the exterior pane.
  • Two standard sizes; fourteen non-standard sizes available to order. Note: Vertical window must be same width as roof window.

General information

Color

White

Guidance for specification option:

External Colour NCS S-7500-N; Internal Colour, white paint NCS S 0500-N

Finish

Painted

Guidance for specification option:

Internal frame and sash is available as White painted – Code 2.

Lacquered

Guidance for specification option:

Lacquered natural pine – Code 3.

Material

Pine

Guidance for specification option:

Frames

Aluminium

Guidance for specification option:

Cladding. External cladding in grey aluminium; colour reference NCS S-7500-N - Code 0. Painted aluminium – Code 8

Zinc

Guidance for specification option:

Titanium zinc – Code 3.

Copper

Guidance for specification option:

Untreated copper – Code 1.

Size

-

Manufacturer guidance

Wide range of sizes to suit project requirements. Distance between side frames is 18 mm as standard or 50 mm

Width

18 mm

50 mm

Warranty description

Ten year

Guidance for specification option:

For window and pane

Three year

Guidance for specification option:

For electrical items and blinds

Uniclass

Pr_30_59_98_97 Wood frame roof window unitsPrimary

CAWS

L10/480 Roof windows

Product range

Roof window with vertical installation

Specification data - Wood frame roof window units

Product performance

-

Whole window U-value

1.0–1.3 W/m²K.

Guidance for specification option:

Depending on product option.

Glazing or infill

-

Composition

Argon filled cavity or Krypton filled cavity.

Hardware

Flashings are available in materials and finishes to match roof window cladding.

Operation

-

Type

Manually operated.

Guidance for specification option:

the window is opened by means of a handle placed at the bottom sash. Sash can also be rotated 180° and locks in place for the ease of cleaning of the outer pane

Fixing features

Insulation collar, underfelt collar and vapour barrier collar available for installation.

Accessories

None.

Locking handle.

Guidance for specification option:

Code 028321 - For GPL top hung roof window only.

Execution

Fixing of wood frames.

Internal frame and sash

White painted.

Guidance for specification option:

Standard.

Lacquered natural pine.

External cladding

Grey aluminium; colour reference NCS S-7500-N.

Guidance for specification option:

Code 0

Roof pitch

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirements.

Number of windows in group

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirements.

Distance between side frames

18 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

Standard distance.

50 mm.

100 mm.

Support rafters

Not required.

EBY W10 2100.

Guidance for specification option:

For 18 mm gap between frames.

Roof window size code

GPL MK04 2070.

Guidance for specification option:

Standard size 780 mm wide x 978 mm high; effective daylight area, 0.47 m².

GPL MK06 2070.

Guidance for specification option:

Standard size 780 mm wide x 1178 mm high; effective daylight area, 0.59 m².

GPL MK08 2070.

Guidance for specification option:

Standard size 780 mm wide x 1398 mm high; effective daylight area, 0.72 m².

GPL PK08 2070.

Guidance for specification option:

Standard size 942 mm wide x 1398 mm high; effective daylight area, 0.92 m².

GPL PK10 2070.

Guidance for specification option:

Standard size 942 mm wide x 1600 mm high; effective daylight area, 1.07 m².

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Vertical window code

VFA MK35 2070.

Guidance for specification option:

Left hung, standard size 780 mm wide x 954 mm high; effective daylight area, 0.44 m².

VFA MK36 2070.

Guidance for specification option:

Left hung, non-standard size 780 mm wide x 1154 mm high; effective daylight area, 0.56 m².

VFA MK38 2070.

Guidance for specification option:

Left hung, non-standard size 780 mm wide x 1374 mm high; effective daylight area, 0.69 m².

VFA PK35 2070.

Guidance for specification option:

Left hung, non-standard size 942 mm wide x 954 mm high; effective daylight area, 0.56 m².

VFA PK36 2070.

Guidance for specification option:

Left hung, non-standard size 942 mm wide x 1154 mm high; effective daylight area, 0.71 m².

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Top-hung window

Not required.

Blackout blind – Code DKL.

Blackout energy blind – Code FHC.

Duo blackout blind – Code DFD.

External awning blind – Code MHL.

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Vertical window

Not required.

Blackout blind – Code DKL.

Blackout energy blind – Code FHC.

Duo blackout blind – Code DFD.

External awning blind – Code MIE.

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Flashing

EFL 0022B.

Guidance for specification option:

For standard installation into slate up to 8 mm thick of two roof windows over two vertical windows with an 18 mm frame gap, roof pitch 15–55°.

EFL 0022C.

Guidance for specification option:

For standard installation into slate up to 8 mm thick of two roof windows over two vertical windows with a 50 mm frame gap, roof pitch 15–55°.

EFL 0022E.

Guidance for specification option:

For standard installation into slate up to 8 mm thick of two roof windows over two vertical windows with a 100 mm frame gap, roof pitch 15–55°.

EFL 0032B.

Guidance for specification option:

For standard installation into slate up to 8 mm thick of three roof windows over three vertical windows with an 18 mm frame gap, roof pitch 15–55°.

EFL 0032C.

Guidance for specification option:

For standard installation into slate up to 8 mm thick of three roof windows over three vertical windows with a 50 mm frame gap, roof pitch 15–55°.

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Sustainability data

Embodied carbon

A1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804

1.7 kg·CO₂e/kg

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