VELUX Windows are a top-of-the-line choice for all your roof glazing needs. With a huge variety of choices and options you’ll definitely be able to find the one you need. However, since VELUX windows usually open vertically instead of horizontally and are built to an excellent specification, they have a few quirks when it comes to opening and closing them.
Even if you’re using an electric or solar-powered window, there may be situations where you have to manually operate the VELUX window. This varies between windows. For the GGL and GGU, this can be done with the control bar. One pull will open the ventilation gap. This is an air filter shielded gap which will allow the window to provide a level of ventilation even when otherwise closed. Another pull will open the window itself. It can be adjusted to the preferred level and will stay there until moved again. It can also be locked into place by just sliding the red switch. To close it, slide the red switch back, close the window, and then push the control bar shut.Â
Other Window Types
Other windows have slightly different mechanisms. The GHL, GHU, GPU, GPL, GTU, and GTL have a handle which needs to be turned before the window can open and close. GXL and GXU open horizontally using a handle, and they are closed by collapsing a restrictor stay. The GZL uses a button to open the ventilation gap and has two models, one which uses only a control bar while the other has a handle. While this might seem confusing at first, ultimately it is quite simple and intuitive for each window.Â
Of course, the electric-powered and solar-powered windows can also be opened via a wall-mounted button. Usually this is done when the window is out of reach. In addition, electric-powered windows can also be operated by a remote control.
