I've done that detail on all my windows (arch tech) and I believe it is recommended by Velux to aid air flow. The channel top and bottom is angled on one side to accept the palsterboard at an angle.
not sure which model I fitted?? but done several over the years and and none have cracked. I've not specified any on a project this i me installing them myself to my own properties. As below the windows aren't structural
I've done that detail on all my windows (arch tech) and I believe it is recommended by Velux to aid air flow. The channel top and bottom is angled on one side to accept the palsterboard at an angle.