GGU Solar Powered, White Polyurethane, Centre-Pivot Roof Window
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Fully integrated, solar powered, maintenance free, white polyurethane, centre pivot roof window for roof pitches between 15–90°.
Application
Designed to be used on roofs with pitches from 15–90°. Ideal for out-of-reach areas.
Description
Features and benefits:
- Maintenance free polyurethane moulding with white finish on timber core.
- Fully integrated, pre-installed motor.
- Photovoltaic cell on the external window frame charges the battery which in turn powers the motor for operation; PV cell requires direct exposure to sunlight.
- No need to plug into a power supply.
- Ideal for out-of-reach areas.
- Simple, convenient wall switch to operate the windows.
- Rain sensor closes window automatically in the event of rain.
Glazing:
- Code 6830:
- Thermal performance (U-value): 1.1 W/m²K.
- Sound insulation (Rw): 35 dB.
- Light Transmittance (Tv): 0.71
- Total solar energy transmittance (g): 0.52.
- Code 6630:
- Thermal performance (U-value):1.0 W/m²K.
- Sound insulation (Rw): 37 dB.
- Light Transmittance (Tv): 0.71.
- Total solar energy transmittance (g): 0.52.
- Code 7030:
- 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.
Energy efficiency installation collars:
- Insulation collar – Code BDX: Optimizes the insulation around window frame by preventing heat loss and eliminating cold bridges. BDX 2000 variant Includes underfelt collar BFX.
- Underfelt collar – Code BFX: Ensures a weathertight seal between the roof window and the roof.
- Vapour barrier collar – Code BBX: Provides vapour control and air permeability seal.
Flashing:
Flashings are available in materials and finishes to match roof window cladding.
- Code EDL: For standard installation into slate and flat roofing materials up to 8 mm thick. Not suitable for interlocking slate.
- Code EDN: For recessed installation into slate and flat roofing materials up to 8 mm thick. Not suitable for interlocking slate.
- Code EDW: For standard installation into flat and profiled roofing materials up to 120 mm thick, including profiled sheeting and interlocking slates.
- Code EDJ: For recessed installation into flat and profiled roofing materials up to 90 mm thick, including profiled sheeting and interlocking slates.
- Code EDP: For standard installation into plain tiles up to 14 mm thick.
- Code ZWC: Window profile set to be used in conjunction with on-site weathering for non-standard roofing materials. For further details please contact VELUX.
General information
Color | White Grey |
Finish | Painted Guidance for specification option: Internal frame and sash has a white lacquer finish on moulded polyurethane around a timber core. External cladding is available in grey aluminium; colour reference NCS S-7500-N - Code 0, untreated copper – Code 1, titanium zinc – Code 3 and painted aluminium – Code 8, colour |
Material | Timber Guidance for specification option: Timber core Polyurethane Guidance for specification option: Polyurethane coated frames Aluminium Guidance for specification option: Aluminium cladding Glass |
Shape | Rectangle |
Width | 780 mm 942 mm 1140 mm 1340 mm 660 mm |
Height | 978 mm 1178 mm 1398 mm 1600 mm 780 mm |
Warranty description | Ten year Guidance for specification option: For window and pane |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | L10/480 Roof windows |
Product range |
Specification data - Rigid polyurethane frame roof window units
Product performance | |
Whole window U-value | 0.88–1.3 W/m²K.Guidance for specification option: Depending on product option. |
Glazing or infill | |
Composition | Argon filled cavity or Krypton filled cavity depending on product option. |
Hardware | Flashings are available in materials and finishes to match roof window cladding. |
Operation | |
Type | Solar powered.Guidance for specification option: photovoltaic cell on the external window frame charges the battery which in turn powers the motor for operation; PV cell requires direct exposure to sunligh |
Accessories | Not required.VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO.Guidance for specification option: Code KIX 300 - Smart sensor based operation and smartphone control. |
Internal frame and sash | White polyurethane lacquer. Guidance for specification option: Code 0 |
External cladding | Grey aluminium; colour reference NCS S-7500-N. Guidance for specification option: Code 0 Untreated copper. Guidance for specification option: Code 1 Titanium zinc. Guidance for specification option: Code 3 Painted aluminium. Guidance for specification option: Code 8, colour |
Roof pitch | Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements. |
Window code | GGU CK02. Guidance for specification option: Standard size 550 mm wide x 778 mm high, effective daylight area 0.22 m². GGU CK04. Guidance for specification option: Standard size 550 mm wide x 978 mm high, effective daylight area 0.29 m². GGU CK06. Guidance for specification option: Standard size 550 mm wide x 1178 mm high, effective daylight area 0.37 m². GGU FK06. Guidance for specification option: Standard size 660 mm wide x 1178 mm high, effective daylight area 0.47 m². GGU MK04. Guidance for specification option: Standard size 780 mm wide x 978 mm high, effective daylight area 0.47 m². |
Glazing | 6830. Guidance for specification option: 6.8 mm laminated inner pane with low-e coating; 12 mm Argon filled cavity; 3 mm heat strengthened mid pane with low-e coating; 12 mm Argon filled cavity; 4 mm toughened outer pane with easy to clean and low-e coatings. 6630. Guidance for specification option: 6.8 mm laminated inner pane with low-e coating; 12 mm Krypton filled cavity; 3 mm heat strengthened mid pane with low-e coating; 12 mm Krypton filled cavity; 4 mm toughened outer pane with easy to clean and anti-dew coatings. 7030. Guidance for specification option: 6.8 mm laminated inner pane with low-e coating; 15 mm Argon filled cavity; 4 mm toughened outer pane. |
Type | Not required. Blackout blind – code DSL. External awning blind – code MSL. External shutter – code SSL. Light dimming energy blind – code FSC. |
Colour | Not applicable. As schedule. Guidance for specification option: Refer to VELUX Blinds and Shutters brochure for available colours and patterns. |
Energy efficiency installation collars | Insulation Collar – Code BDX 2000. Guidance for specification option: Not compatible with EDN and EDJ flashings. Includes BFX. Insulation Collar – Code BDX 2000F. Guidance for specification option: Compatible with EDN and EDJ flashings only. Includes BFX. Underfelt Collar – Code BFX 1000. Vapour Barrier Collar – Code BBX 0000. |
Flashing | EDL. Guidance for specification option: For standard installation in slate up to 8 mm thick; roof pitch 15–90°. EDN. Guidance for specification option: For recessed installation in slate up to 8 mm thick; roof pitch 20–90°. EDW. Guidance for specification option: For standard installation in tiles up to 120 mm in profile; roof pitch 15–90°. Also for interlocking slate, thatch and profile sheeting. EDJ. Guidance for specification option: For recessed installation in tile up to 90 mm in profile; roof pitch 20–90°. EDP. Guidance for specification option: For standard installation in plain tiles up to 14 mm thick; roof pitch 25–90°. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | Yes |
Country of material origin | Europe |
Country of product manufacture | Europe |
Manufacturing plant location | |
Material | Timber Guidance for specification option: Timber core Polyurethane Guidance for specification option: Polyurethane coated frames Aluminium Guidance for specification option: Aluminium cladding Glass |
Embodied carbonA1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804 | 2.7 kg CO₂ eq/unit |
Recyclability | yes |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 12 % |
Expected Life | 30 year |
Third party certifications
Third party certifications
EPD
PUR EDP 2 layer
EPD
EPD 3 Layer
Literature
08/4608 Velux centre pivot roof windows
Case studies
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