Hello,
we are planning an open gable roof structure with a 25° roof pitch. The bathroom will be located roughly in the center, directly under the ridge. Since the bathroom is 3.5 meters wide (11.5 feet) and centered under the ridge, this does not allow for very large roof windows on both roof sides. Therefore, we are now considering a ridge window. While there are occasional absolute prices available for the bare window, for example from Velux, I currently lack information regarding the potentially higher installation effort compared to two roof windows with the same total window area. At the moment, I cannot estimate how much more complex installing a window in the ridge is compared to a roof window mounted between the rafters.
Could someone with experience share their insights?
we are planning an open gable roof structure with a 25° roof pitch. The bathroom will be located roughly in the center, directly under the ridge. Since the bathroom is 3.5 meters wide (11.5 feet) and centered under the ridge, this does not allow for very large roof windows on both roof sides. Therefore, we are now considering a ridge window. While there are occasional absolute prices available for the bare window, for example from Velux, I currently lack information regarding the potentially higher installation effort compared to two roof windows with the same total window area. At the moment, I cannot estimate how much more complex installing a window in the ridge is compared to a roof window mounted between the rafters.
Could someone with experience share their insights?
Araknis schrieb:
... The question is whether this can be done with standard roof windows? I’m not sure about the required distances to the ridge. Or am I making a problem out of nothing? A 1-meter (3.3 feet) high window should be possible, depending on how far you need to stay away from the ridge beam.
...Your house builder should know that (or was this a renovation?)Just make a cross-section through the roof, because it partly depends on the roof structure (how much external roof insulation is there and what kind of build-up is beneath the rafters? How wide and tall is the ridge beam, and are there collars or brackets?)
What is the rafter spacing, and how many trimmers can you install according to the structural engineer?
I don’t have these detailed plans yet. We are currently in the final stages of the preliminary designs and have just swapped two rooms, which brought up the issue of roof windows. We are now considering whether a roof window is necessary or if regular windows in the wall will be sufficient. I’m just pondering the options at the moment.
Your best contact for this would be your architect (and possibly an energy consultant) because having so many roof windows significantly affects the calculations.
Also, keep in mind a potentially required second emergency exit. This can be challenging since there are minimum dimensions (and maximum sill heights) that are difficult to meet with the geometry of roof windows or gable windows.
However, I find two opposite roof windows very appealing! Years ago, my parents installed a roof window in their kitchen, and my sister did the same in the living area. Both resulted in an impressive transformation from dim to very bright. Roof windows allow more and a different kind of light compared to vertically installed windows.
Also, keep in mind a potentially required second emergency exit. This can be challenging since there are minimum dimensions (and maximum sill heights) that are difficult to meet with the geometry of roof windows or gable windows.
However, I find two opposite roof windows very appealing! Years ago, my parents installed a roof window in their kitchen, and my sister did the same in the living area. Both resulted in an impressive transformation from dim to very bright. Roof windows allow more and a different kind of light compared to vertically installed windows.
Araknis schrieb:
I don’t have these detailed infos yet. We are just finishing the preliminary designs and recently swapped two rooms, which brought up the issue of roof windows. We are now considering whether a roof window is necessary or if regular wall windows will be sufficient. I’m just pondering the options right now. Preliminary designs can be shared as well. Although rafter spacings are not included yet, you can already get a rough idea of how things will work out later on.
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