Types of Roof Window Profiles

Whilst our roof windows range is vast, the wide array of options available can make the buying process more difficult if you’re not exactly sure what you need! 

There are a wide range of materials and profile options available, so make sure to take a look at this guide to narrow down your search. 

Wooden Profiles with Natural Acrylic Lacquer 

This option is the most basic of rooflight. Manufactured from high-quality pinewood and glued in layers, these profiles are vacuum impregnated and lacquered with a natural-coloured acrylic layer that Is eco-friendly. These skylight windows are most commonly found in attics. 

Wooden Profile with White Acrylic Finish  

These Fakro roof windows are white with visible woodgrain patterns. Covered in a double layer of acrylic paint, they’re best used for properties that favour minimalism and modern features. 

Wooden Profiles with White Polyurethane Paint 

This type of roof window is best used in rooms with higher levels of humidity, such as kitchens and bathrooms. The windows are still wooden, but the triple layer of white polyurethane lacquer helps to create a durable and even surface. Any visible elements of the window such as bolts or locks are manufactured from white plastic for a cohesive appearance. 

PVC Profiles 

This roof window is the only type not manufactured from wood, but from PVC. Strengthened from the inside with galvanised steel, and clad in aluminium for a sleek effect, these roof lights are suited to areas of high humidity like bathrooms or bathing salons. 

PVC will not absorb any moisture, and the material is not corrosive and will not rust when exposed to liquids. The PVC profiles are classified with class A - the highest by EN 12608 standard. 

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