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VFE Bottom-Hung Additional Vertical Element

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VELUX Company Ltd Third party certifications:
  • EPD

    EPD

    Certificate type

Bottom hung additional vertical window element in timber. Suitable for roof pitches from 15–55°.

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Application

For roof pitches from 15–55°.

Description

Features and benefits:

  • The vertical window element VFE is installed vertically directly below a VELUX roof window.
  • The bottom hung sash opens/ tilts inwards and features insulating glass unit with safety glass.
  • The element can be secured in ventilation position with sash approximately 155 mm open.
  • Manufactured from high quality natural pinewood coated with impregnation and layers of water-based acrylic white paint or clear lacquer.
  • Also includes a handle on the top sash and maintenance-free exterior covers.

General information

Color

White

Guidance for specification option:

Internal frame and sash is available as White painted – Code 2 or Lacquered natural pine – Code 3. External cladding in grey aluminium; colour reference NCS S-7500-N - Code 0, Untreated copper – Code 1, Titanium zinc – Code 3, Painted aluminium – Code 8.

Grey

Finish

Painted

Material

Pine

Guidance for specification option:

frames

Aluminium

Guidance for specification option:

cladding

Shape

Rectangle

Width

780 mm

942 mm

1140 mm

1340 mm

Height

601 mm

955 mm

1155 mm

1375 mm

Warranty description

Ten year

Uniclass

Pr_30_59_98_97 Wood frame roof window unitsPrimary

CAWS

L10/480 Roof windows

Product range

Vertical Additional Elements

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.

Operation

-

Type

Operation is via handle positioned on the top of the sash and the window opens inwards.

Accessories

Awning blind.

Blackout blinds.

Bracket, grey.

Guidance for specification option:

For accessories.

Bracket, white.

Guidance for specification option:

For accessories.

Light dimming energy blind.

Pleated blind.

Roller blind.

Execution

Fixing of wood frames.

Internal frame and sash

Lacquered natural pine.

White painted.

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

Sustainability data

Material

Pine

Guidance for specification option:

frames

Aluminium

Guidance for specification option:

cladding

Embodied carbon

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

1.7 kg CO₂ eq/unit

Recyclability

YES

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

12 %

Expected Life

30 year

Third party certifications

BIM objects

BOS

NBS BIM Object Standard

This BIM object has been authored to meet the requirements of the NBS BIM Object Standard.

Find out more about the NBS BIM Object Standard.

Platform Compatible Version
Revit
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2

Third party certifications

EPD

EPD

EDP WP 2 Layer

EPD

EPD

EPD WP 3 Layer

Case studies

Kitchen & Dinning Extension

Kitchen & Dinning Extension

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