Three new Velux windows

Whilst the builders were working away downstairs my friend Ian and I have been beavering away upstairs fitting three Velux windows in the slate roof at the back of the gites. They are fairly straightforward to fit, but one word of advice, remove more slates than you think are necessary, especially at the top of the window. It's much easier to work and refit the slates when there is a larger gap to create more 'give'. Cutting through the beams to make the holes for the windows was a little nerve racking. The largest window (118cm by 114cm) leaves a big hole in the roof and you need to remove quite alot of the structure. I suspect we over engineered the replacement bracing and strenthening, but it's better to be safe than sorry. I'm a big fan of Velux windows as they let in so much light and really brighten up a room.

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