VELUX INTEGRA® Products Available from Tom Blackshaw Roofing

August 25th, 2009

INTEGRA® is ready-made
The all-in-one INTEGRA roof window includes everything you need for electrical operation. Installing an electrical window is just as easy as installing a manual window. Once installed, all you have to do is plug it in – no additional wiring needed. Then run the remote control’s auto set-up and in a few moments your window is ready for operation.

In the future, when you are adding electrical VELUX products, all you have to do is install them and your existing system will then automatically recognise the new product.

Programmable ventilation
Now fresh air – anytime anywhere in your house – is easy as a breeze with INTEGRA®. With INTEGRA, it’s easy to open and close windows no matter how difficult they are to reach. And with the remote control, you can also position the window opening to the exact angle you desire. And finally, you can ask the window to close with a time delay, which is very practical for example, in kitchens and bathrooms.

Rain sensor
INTEGRA is an intelligent window too because it looks after your house even when you’re not home. When it rains, the INTEGRA rain sensor will automatically close your window so there’s no chance of flooding or ruined furniture while you are gone. And INTEGRA is so smart, it leaves the window’s ventilation flap open, so you still get fresh air in your house – come rain or shine.

Personal pre-settings
After you have familiarized yourself with the basic functions of your remote control, you might want to personalize each window or group of windows. For example, you can pre-program a sequence of activities such as opening the windows, shutters, and turning off the lights, and then use a shortcut key to start the whole sequence. You can also give the shortcut sequence a name like “Morning”. Waking up to fresh air has never been easier.

Shutters and blinds
All electrical VELUX roller shutters and interior blinds can be connected directly to INTEGRA without any additional wiring. Your original remote control will automatically find the new additions and add them to the overall menu. Once your remote control has recognized the new shutters or blinds, you can start using them. Regardless of where you are, you can now open and close your Velux shutters and Velux blinds at the touch of one button – and regulate daylight to suit your every mood – without even getting up from your chair.

Frame lights
Frame lights are great for creating the perfect soft lighting and atmosphere. The frame light module (KRA) is connected directly to INTEGRA and consists of two halogen spots that can be turned up or dimmed by the same remote control you use to operate your windows. Now light, whether inner or outer, is always at your fingertips.

Status display
With the INTEGRA remote control, you can check the status of your roof windows at any time without having to go from room to room or wander around the whole house. The status display on your remote control will give you all the information you need and immediately tell you whether a command has been carried out. You can give each window its own name like “Peters window” to get an easy overview of your house.

Velux Solar Hot Water Systems can be Supplied by Tom Blackshaw Roofing

August 25th, 2009

Velux Solar hot water systems save you time and effort by providing the solar collectors and the tank, all in one system. It’s easier to install, it’s WRAS certified, and it’s designed to the same high standards you’d expect from VELUX.

Why solar?
Solar is an environmentally friendly, highly efficient source of energy that reduces the output of harmful gases and provides a viable alternative to conventional fuels. And now directives regarding Renewable energy are making such systems a must-have for new homes.

VELUX solar excellence by design
Velux solar hot water system uses keen sense of design, premium materials and the latest technology. Velux use the same kind of flashing kits as are used on their windows to allow perfect roof integration.

The complete Velux package for renewable energy

  • Complete solar system for hotwater
  • Dual coil solar hot water tank
  • Flexible flow and return pipes
  • Underfelt sealing collars
  • Safety mixer valves

Velux have got more than 50 years’ experience of roof integration. So they have been able to develop solar collectors that can be fitted easily, quickly and efficiently as they integrate into your roof. They even save you money, as you don’t need as much roofing material. The result is a flush, sleek finish, with the collector looking like a part of the building design. Using exceptional design standards, the VELUX Solar Hot Water system is a complete system that is easily integrated into good house design, conforming to the latest Government renewable energy initiatives.
This system takes advantage of the sun’s natural energy and can typically provide up to 70% of a home’s hot water requirements.

The system is not just about energy efficiency. It is also about great design. The collectors use a standard VELUX window flashing kit and, like a VELUX roof window, they are integrated into the roof. They can even be combined alongside VELUX roof windows. All of the various component parts of the VELUX solar hot water system fit together perfectly and are supplied together in one package by your VELUX merchant. All you have to do is choose the appropriate solar collector and tank sizes and the complete system will be delivered in its entirety.

VELUX Solar collectors are installed using standard VELUX flashings and can be integrated alongside VELUX roof windows. With typical installations should be placed in a shadow-free, south facing roof with the required area of 1m2 per person, approximately. Specifying the tank near the collectors minimises heat loss. The solar tank is compatible with most types of auxiliary heating, such as gas, oil or solid fuel boilers. If these are not available then the tank can be supplied with an immersion heater to provide hot water when there is little or no solar gain.

The New Velux Solar Hot Water System

August 17th, 2009

With environmentally friendly systems in demand, Velux have launched their new Velux solar hot water system.

The system combines velux’s experience in roofing with the power of the sun to provide an integrated water heating system that is ideal for new and existing properties.

The Velux system conforms with the latest government renewable energy initiatives and comes with a Velux guarantee.

With fuel costs rising and a greater awareness of the impact of climate change, the Velux solar system provides an alternative to conventional hot water systems.  The system uses the sun’s natural energy and can typically provide up to 70% of the homes hot water requirements.  This will have an impact on fuel bills and will be beneficial to the environment.

Velux have used their 50 years experience of making roof windows to create a system that easily  intergrates into any roof design, on any age of property.  The solar collectors are installed in the same way as Velux roof windows and can even be fitted with windows by using Velux’s standard combination flashings.

The Velux solar hot water system comes in a complete package so all you need to do is choose the appropriate solar collectors and water tank size, depending on the size of your property and the number of people living there, and everything you need will be delivered in its entirety.

The system easily integrates with the homes standard heating system and is compatible with most types of auxiliary heating such as gas, oil or solid fuel.  If these are not available then the tank can be supplied with an emersion heater to provide hot water when there is little or no solar gain.

The Velux solar collectors are the product of years of research.  They have been designed for easy installation, high performance and outstanding durability.  The collector casing is produced from maintenance free aluminum and incorporates a thick layer of high density mineral wool insulation, giving unrivaled performance and longevity.

A special transparent solar glass with very high light transmittance ensures that the Velux collector has one of the best performance on the market.

The copper absorber in the collector is made with a selective surface, which gives the Velux collector an extraordinary high efficiency.

Installation of several solar collectors is simple.  Velux flexible pipes allow multiple combinations of solar collectors.  The Velux solar tank is made from sheet steel, all parts of the tank that come into contact with water are protected against corrosion, bacteria and lime scale deposits by an environmentally friendly enamel coating  The tanks are fully insulated and come in a vented and unvented system. The Velux control panel is designed to operate the pump to maximize solar gains from the collectors.

The Velux solar hot water system is very easy to install and comes complete with a full manual for installation.

Velux Specialist Roof Windows – The Range of Products

August 17th, 2009

The Velux company make a range of specialist roof windows in a variety of sizes to suit all types and design of roof and building.

The range of Velux specialist roof windows are as follows:-

• Velux Sun Tunnels – The Velux sun tunnel range allow daylight into areas where a conventional window will not fit. Optional extras include light kits and extractor fan outlets.

• Velux Conservation – The conservation range comes in center pivot and top hung windows in a variety of sizes. The windows are finished externally in black and come pre fitted with a glazing bar.

• Velux Flat Roof Windows – Available in pine finish and velux white polyurethane finish in manual or electric. The windows come complete with a velux timber insulated curb 0 – 15d pitch.

• Velux CFP / CUP – The new range of flat roof windows come in white and are available in clear or obscure glazing and in either manual or electric models, complete with curb0 -15d pitch.

• Verticle Combinations – This range uses a combination of a Velux GGL windows with Velux VFE verticle elements and combination flashing.

• Velux Dormer – A complete Dormer package used as an alternative to traditional flats roof dormers. A combination of Velux GGL M08 windows with a Velux VFE M34 verticle windows and EBY Trimmers. All flashing are supplied in the pack.

• Velux Cabrio Balcony – Package includes single Cabrio pine roof windows with optional 1 0r 2 side units. Cabrio pine windows turns into a balcony complete with side rails.

• Velux Roof Terrace – Combination of top hung Velux windows and Velux verticle windows used to form double or triple terrace. Balcony to be formed on site.

• Velux Smoke Ventilation – Uses Velux GGL center pivot windows and electric controls including Velux smoke sensors and break glass point.

A full range of Velux Flashings and Velux Accessories are available for all Velux specialist roof windows.

Velux Roof Windows – The Range of Products

August 17th, 2009

The Velux company make a range of roof  windows in a variety of sizes to suit all types and design of roof and building.

The range of Velux roof windows are as follows:-

• Velux GGL – The center pivot, pine finish range of windows are opened using the opening bar at the top of the window and can be rotated 180d for easy cleaning of the exterior pane. They come in a variety of sizes and glazing options.

• Velux GGU  – The center pivot, white finish range of windows combine all the qualities of the GGL window but are made with a wooden core coated in a white polyurethane Velux Ever Finish Coating. This is specifically design for low maintenance and for rooms with high humidity.

• Velux GHL  – The top hung pine finish windows are opened using a handle at the bottom of the sash. The GHL sash can be opened to be located in three positions.  The windows are double hung allowing the windows to be rotated 180d for easy cleaning of exterior pane.

• Velux GPL  – Similar to the Velux GHL range of windows but the sash can be positioned at any angle up to 45d.  The Velux GPL range also complys with requirements for means of escape / access.  It can be rotated 180d for easy cleaning of exterior pane.

• Velux GHU  – The top hung white finish range are the same as the Velux GHL range but come made from a timber core with a white polyurethane Velux Ever Finish Coating, specially designed for low maintenance and rooms with high humidity.

• Velux GPU  -  The top hung white finish range are the same as the Velux GPL range but come made from a timber core with a white polyurethane Velux Ever Finish Coating, specially designed for low maintenance and rooms with high humidity.  Comply with requirements for means of escape / access.

• Velux Integra  – The Integra range of electric windows are available in various sizes and a pine or Velux Ever Finish white polyurethane.  They come with pre installed motors ready to plug in.  They are supplied as a ( kit including) remote control, most use IO home control.

A full range of Velux Flashings and Velux Accessories are available for all Velux roof windows.