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Onarpos
Citizen
Username: Onarpos
Post Number: 20
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 2:17 pm: | 
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I got some quotes for dormers but there were out of my price range. We're getting a new roof and the roofers suggested we get skylights instead. Any suggestions on brand? Type? Tips? Also, how do I figure out my roof pitch? The roofers want us to buy the skylights & they'll install. They recommended Velux brand. |
upondaroof
Citizen
Username: Upondaroof
Post Number: 517
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 3:11 pm: |
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Velux, definitly! Top of the line window and state of the art flashing kit, but.... only if installed correctly and they are a PITA when the install is screwed! I have two and both are operating with a manual crank. Makes for good ventilation and they swing in to clean exterior glass. Do not install on pitches lower than 4/12. |
Onarpos
Citizen
Username: Onarpos
Post Number: 21
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 5:04 pm: |
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Thanks. How do I figure out the pitch? |
Arnold
Citizen
Username: Window_doctor
Post Number: 2
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 6:06 pm: |
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Ok for every 12" horizontal measure vertically until you match the roof pitch and form a triangle this formula will give you the roof pitch. Also I would seriuosly suggest the Velux Balcony windows, they form an actuall balcony with railing and glass front. They need to be framed by a pro. and will be substatially less money than a dormer. (probably 2900-3500 installed) and yes VELUX is a brand I have used for 17 years myself. PL if you want me to give you model numbers. |
Case
Citizen
Username: Case
Post Number: 1027
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 7:01 pm: |
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I'd be VERY curious to hear what your dormer quotes were... if you wouldn't mind letting us know? |
Onarpos
Citizen
Username: Onarpos
Post Number: 22
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Friday, January 20, 2006 - 9:45 am: |
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We only had 2 roofing companies come and only one did dormers. Both do skylights. $10,000 for a 10ft dormer. $8,000 for an 8 ft dormer. They gave us a quote for something else we want done in the house and it was very high. They said we really don't need a dormer b/c our attic roof is high and it will be a spacious room for a bedroom (for our kids). We plan to do a bedroom in a few years. |
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