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roof windows
My 2p...
A opening skylight with a blind would obviously be the ideal. Opening skylights are great when it's hot to quickly expell heat. But it's not that big a space, and if it's hot you can open the door and a window. Really are there that many situations you can imagine where you'd want the skylight open and not the doors & window(s)?
Personally I'd look on ebay for a 2nd hand one.
hugo7-
My logic for an opening window was so I could leave it open when I wasn't home to let the place air out and feel reasonably secure that someone couldn't very easily break in to it. But that's not really sound logic, and the price difference between fixed and opening is massive so fixed is what I went for. 800x1200. My only regret is I should have framed for a second, but too late now. Cat approves.
Hovis
So I've put most of the roof rafters in but its got me thinking about roof windows. Anyone have any wisdom with these? It was never part of the plan but now or never has kicked in and I'm wondering if I'll kick myself later for not bothering.
Does anyone have any brand recommendation? I've had a look at Velux "flat roof windows" and it's looking like £1k if I want one that opens. I really don't want to spend that much. I could get a fixed one to save money, but it would be nice to have the option to leave it open for ventilation.
I also need to figure out how to frame it properly as I'll have to chop one rafter where the window would go. I'm guessing I should double up on the sides.