blebo
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I am doing a little research on the net about velux windows, many places state that no scaffolding is required as they can be fitted from inside the roof space.
How do you get the tiles etc off the roof from inside?
Do you prep the hole, cut the wood on the inside and remove the tiles from behind 
Can someone explain this to me?
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AndyKent
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I can't see how you'd install it without going outside. Even when constructing a new roof you'd still need to go outside to dress round the window and lay the tiles.
You may be able to install the unit from the inside, but you'll need to go onto the roof at some point....
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nova_gteuk
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You dont really need scaffolding just a ladder and a roof ladder thats how my dad done ours.
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MikeE
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quote:
Originally posted by aPk
I can't see how you'd install it without going outside. Even when constructing a new roof you'd still need to go outside to dress round the window and lay the tiles.
You may be able to install the unit from the inside, but you'll need to go onto the roof at some point....
yeah exactly as aPK said
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AndyKent
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quote:
Originally posted by nova_gteuk
You dont really need scaffolding just a ladder and a roof ladder thats how my dad done ours.
Yeh, don't really need scaffolding, just make sure everything is well secured to the eaves so you don't come shooting down 
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Russ
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we were replacing an existing window. worked 100% from the inside. just put the frame in, then dressed the tiles, then put actual window in. simple
it wasnt simple it was a fukin night mare
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ash_corsa
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You can dress the tiles from the inside, as the window comes out.
Simplified: (ALOT!!)
Cut hole
Put frame in
Dress Tiles
Put window in
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Avey
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Have a look at Keylite roof windows, should be cheaper than the Velux ones 
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Gregor
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A doddle to do from inside only ! Just climb through the frame and dress the tiles before you fit the glazed unit !
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