The twin velux, yes I know the picture is on its side, so use your imagination or turn your head. The Purlin across the middle will be going after I've built the supporting wall off the steel. The best price I found for Velux products was from Travis Perkins (dont bother with the website though, I found it infuriating more than informative, the staff at the local branch where helpful and keen).All 4 Velux are now in. There are three big ones, one of which is is the "means of escape" MOE. this one had to be no more than 1.7m from the eave to allow the escapee to reach the top of a ladder (building regs). The one above it is fitted as close as possible with a "duo flashing kit" the height of this top one is matched with the third large velux on the other side of the roof. Again I'm sure I would have done a better job of the joinery for these but they look solid enough. I will have to adjust some of the timber to make sure everything is looking as square as can be, before plaster boarding. The fitting of the membrane around these also leaves a lot to desired, the persistent rain has has highlighted the deficiencies.
The last velux goes over the landing to the stairs. Originally this was fitted a couple of inches out. It had to be moved or I wouldn't have been able to open the window after I've built the rest of the fire separation wall and fitted the insulation.
Having the windows in give a feel of what the room will eventually become. It also gives a fantastic view of the thunder storms coming in before I had to run round with the buckets again.
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