Barwon Timber supplies VELUX Skylights.

VELUX is a world market leader in high-quality skylights for both pitched and flat roofs, offering manual, solar-powered, fixed, and electric-operated options in a range of sizes. We also sell blinds and skylight accessories to complement your VELUX skylight.

VELUX skylight options include:

Solar Skylights

The solar-powered skylight features a solar panel that captures daylight to recharge a concealed battery. It also features a remote control and built-in rain sensors, making it a great choice for convenience and ease of use.

Electric Skylights

The electric opening skylight offers the comfort and energy savings of fresh air and free daylight. In addition, the remote control and built-in rain sensors add an extra layer of convenience for a highly functional skylight solution.

Manual Skylights

The manual opening skylight provides comfort, energy savings and natural ventilation. Plus, its pre-installed insect screen keeps mosquitoes and flies out of your home during the warmer months.

Fixed Skylights

The fixed skylight is perfect for transforming your home with views of the sky. It’s an economical way to brighten up your living space with natural light and the feeling of space that comes from this.

Are you looking for a way to add more natural light to your home?

If you’re looking to brighten up your home with natural light, VELUX skylights are an ideal option. Available in a range of sizes and styles including manual, solar-powered, fixed, and electric models, you can find the perfect skylight to fit both your needs and budget. Not only will it create a brighter atmosphere in any room but it will also bring a feeling of openness. Enjoy the beauty of nature from the comfort of your own home.

Adding VELUX skylights to your interior not only brings more light into your space but can also make it feel more spacious and open. Whether you want to transform your home or just improve a specific area, VELUX skylights offer a great solution.

See the Interactive VELUX Skylight Display at Barwon Timber

Barwon Timber’s Geelong showroom has an interactive VELUX skylight on display for you to see and use. All VELUX skylights come with high performance double glazing as standard and are guaranteed to last.

VELUX Skylight Sizes

VELUX skylights come in a range of sizes to suit different roof openings and room dimensions. Some of the common sizes available include:

665 mm x 665 mm
665 mm x 970 mm
665 mm x 1275 mm
870 mm x 870 mm
870 mm x 1275 mm
1275 mm x 1275 mm

There are also other sizes and options available, such as fixed and opening skylights, flat roof skylights, and pitched roof skylights.

To learn more about the size options available, we recommend reading our blog article ‘VELUX Skylight Size Options’. Alternatively, you can visit our Hardware store and speak with one of our friendly team members.

VELUX Warranty

Builder: Doherty Building Group

VELUX skylights come with the following warranty:

  • 10 Year Warranty on all skylights, roof windows and flashings.
  • 3 Year Warranty on all accessories including electric controls and blinds.

VELUX skylights are ‘Made for Australia’, meaning they can withstand even the most extreme temperatures and conditions that we experience. They have even passed the hail test – something no other glass skylight has passed.

Watch the video below for the VELUX hail test.

VELUX Hail Test

FAQs

Does Barwon Timber install VELUX skylights?

No, Barwon Timber does not install VELUX Skylights. We recommend contacting an independent installer.

How do you open a VELUX skylight?

VELUX offers openable and non-openable skylight options. Depending on the VELUX model selected, your skylight can be opened by a winder handle or wall-mounted keypad.

How do you clean VELUX skylights?

All VELUX Skylights feature a ‘NEAT’ outer coating which reduces cleaning frequency. If you do need to clean your skylight, it is recommended to use soapy water.

What are the acoustics like with a VELUX skylight in the room?

VELUX skylights offer a noise reduction factor of up to 32 decibels.

Do the flies get in?

No, a removable insect screen is included with all openable VELUX skylights.

Are VELUX Skylights double glazed?

Yes, high performance double glazing is standard across the entire VELUX skylight range.

Why is roof pitch important for skylight installation?

The roof pitch ensures the roof has the proper slope to effectively drain water off both the flashing and the skylight.

Can I convert my fixed VELUX Skylight into an opening one?

Due to VELUX fixed skylights having a different frame system, fixed skylights cannot be converted into opening models.

To learn more about VELUX or to place an order, visit our Hardware store.