Roof windows on Cotham villas and terraces
The roofs on Cotham's villas are often steep and tall, with chimney stacks and parapet details nearby. We take care placing a window so it works for the room inside and does not crowd a stack or a valley outside. Good planning avoids awkward flashing details later. We also think about how the window will look from the street.
Cutting an opening usually means trimming a rafter and doubling up timbers around it. On older roofs we check the structure on site before promising anything, because we want to see what we are cutting into first rather than guess from below. It is a simple check that avoids surprises once the roof is open.
If your Cotham roof already has windows, they may be old and misting, or leaking at the flashing. Replacing like for like is often straightforward, but the surrounding lining and insulation are worth looking at at the same time, since that is often where problems start. Fixing the details at the same visit is usually the neater option.
Roof window jobs in Cotham
- New roof window installation. Cutting a new opening, framing it correctly and fitting a window and flashing kit suited to your roof covering.
- Replacing old roof windows. Taking out tired or leaking windows and fitting new ones into the same opening, with fresh flashing and sealing.
- Loft conversion roof windows. Supplying and fitting windows for loft rooms so the space gets light and ventilation suited to how you will use it.
- Flashing and covering repairs. Putting right leaks that come from flashing or the roof covering around a window rather than from the glass.
- Lining and insulation. Finishing the inside of the opening with lining, insulation and vapour control so it is neat and avoids condensation.
- Misted unit replacement. Dealing with windows where the sealed glass unit has failed and moisture has built up between the panes.
How a roof window job works in Cotham
We begin by looking at the roof covering and, if we can, the loft below. That tells us the rafter spacing, what needs trimming and where the new opening should go. We then choose a flashing kit that suits the tile or slate on your roof. That keeps the opening watertight from the start.
On site we cut the opening, frame it, fit the window and flash it in before lining the inside. Tall houses usually need scaffold or a tower, which we arrange. Some work may need planning or Building Regulations checks, and we advise before work starts. We also leave the room clean and the lining neat.
