VELUX Manual Skylight (VS)
Suitable for pitched roofs, the VS manually operated skylight provides comfort and energy savings of free daylight and natural ventilation.
Product features:
- White painted interior wood frame and sash.
- Outer aluminium cappings (grey).
- Operated by winder handle, for within reach situations, or by rod for out-of reach use (to 285cm above head height).
- Smooth, low profile sits lower in the roof, does not obstruct the roofline.
- High Performance double glazing as standard; with NEAT™ coating to reduce cleaning frequency.
- Insect screen fitted as standard.
- Choice of 10 sizes.
- Approx 80% Heat Block.
Technical Performance
| U-value † | Solar Heat Gain Co-efficient † | Bushfire^ | Hailstone Test* | WERS max 5 stars (summer rating) | Australian standards |
| Skylight 2.50 Glass only 1.93 | Skylight 0.21 Glass only 0.28 | BAL40 | VELUX Simulated Tests ASTM E822-2009 |   | AS4285, AS1288* AS3959^, AS1530.8.1‡ |
NB: For roofs below 15° pitch, VS needs to be raised to 15° and custom flashed. VELUX can assist with technical advice and drawings (build-up not recommended in bushfire areas). †U-value (W/m²K) and SHGC data based on AFRC simulations for 2004 glazing, (VS/VSE complete skylight: size 1140mm x 1180mm). *AS1288 and hailstone test applicable to 2004 glazing variant only. ^2004 glazing skylight only. Custom-made flashing required. Skylight tested in closed position, additional mesh protection may be required for opening apertures (consult local council). Roof pitch 18°-75°. ‡Assessed in closed position. 2004 glazing variant only.
BCA 2013 Vol 1 & 2 regulations (Prevention of Falls from Windows – Balustrades & Barriers): contact VELUX for information relating to restrictor devices for within-reach opening skylights.