Can I Replace the Glass in my Velux Window?

The glass in your velux window has just cracked or broken – can you replace it?

Although this isn’t a common scenario – as velux windows possess a very high degree of strength, and are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, plus the usual degree of wear and tear – it can happen.

So, in the event that the glass is damaged, can you just simply replace the glass? Or, is a more complicated repair job required?

What is a velux window, and what are their benefits?

A velux window is a window that is specially made to be installed on a roof. It is designed to sit at a slope, in parallel to the roof. This gives an attic room some much-needed natural light.

Velux windows provide homeowners with some fantastic benefits, including:

• Improving the usability of your loft / attic space
• Making this extra room more pleasant to be in, thanks to the added views and natural light
• Allow you to significantly improve the ventilation of a loft / attic room (which is particularly important if it’s being used as a bedroom)
• Increasing the value of your property, by adding an extra room

What rooms are velux windows best suited for?

Velux windows are specifically designed for attic rooms or loft conversions.

They are most commonly used when these areas of the home are being converted into another room or a bedroom, as they make the room a much more enjoyable place to be in, and create the feel of it being a seamless extension of the rest of the property (you really wouldn’t know you’re in what used to be a loft!).

Can you replace the glass in a velux window?

Yes – the glass in a velux window can be replaced. This means that, if the glass is damaged, you don’t need to buy an entire brand new unit.

This makes velux windows an even more valuable investment, as they are made to be a long-term, future-proof investment.

And what’s more, velux windows are precisely designed so that the glass can be replaced quickly and easily.

To replace the glass, all you need to do is remove the window casement (which can be done from inside the property) and replace it with a new one. In this way, physically removing the glass is safe and easy to do.

A glass or window specialist will be able to supply you with a replacement easily. In fact, at Stevenage Glass, we can both supply the replacement glass and fit it for you. This means that you can have your velux window repaired at a fraction of the time and cost that a full replacement would require.

Why would you need to replace the glass in a velux window?

Although velux windows are remarkably hard-wearing, like any window, the glass may need replacing over time.

The most common reasons why you would need new glass for your velux window are:

• Condensation or mist forming between the glass panes – this indicates that the velux window system is faulty
• Physical damage – usually caused by stones or another large, heavy object landing on the window

Stevenage Glass provides Laminate Glass that is cut to size for Velux Windows. When working with us to replace the glass of your velux window, all that we require from you is the dimensions. Then, we can supply and fit your replacement to a rapid turnaround time.

We work with homes and businesses across Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas, offering specialist replacement glass services to suit all window types, including velux windows.

So, to enlist Stevenage Glass to assist with your repair job, don’t hesitate to get in touch.