Is VELUX a brand name?

VELUX is a manufacturing company that specialises in roof windows, skylights, suntunnels and related accessories.

Why is it called VELUX?

Villum’s first roof window was patented in 1942. He called it VELUX – ‘VE’, from the word ‘ventilation’ and ‘LUX’, from the Latin word for ‘light’. VELUX roof windows proved to be an effective way of putting many square metres of wasted roof space to good use.

Where are VELUX based in the UK?

Glenrothes, Fife
The VELUX UK head office and showroom is located in Glenrothes, Fife. Our Dublin office also features an extensive showroom. As well as office based staff, we also employ a team of field based sales and service staff across the UK and Ireland.

Where is VELUX made?

The Fife factory is Velux Group’s only manufacturing facility outside mainland Europe. It also plans to also close a manufacturing site in Denmark and consolidate production across its remaining factories in a bid to reduce costs and be more competitive in the long-term.

Is VELUX an American company?

Velux A/S is one of the world’s leading producers of roof windows and other rooftop fittings. Indeed, the Denmark-based company’s prominence is such that Velux has become more or less a generic term for this type of window, that is, a skylight that can be opened to allow ventilation.

What does VELUX mean in English?

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishVe‧lux /ˈviːlʌks/ noun [countable] trademark British English a type of window that is built into a sloping roof.

Is VELUX a Danish company?

For more than 80 years, the VELUX Group has created better indoor environments by bringing daylight and fresh air into homes and other buildings all over the world. The VELUX Group was founded in Denmark and is today an international company with a presence in more than 40 countries.

What does VELUX stand for?

His first roof window was patented in 1942. He came up with a distinctive name that brought out the key benefits of his solution: ‘VE’, short for ventilation and ‘LUX’, latin for light – VELUX.

How do you pronounce Velux windows?

They are pronounced ‘vee-lucks in the builders’ supplier near me.

What is the plural of VELUX?

Veluxes (Noun) plural of Velux.

What does GGL mean VELUX?

GGL/GGU INTEGRA® Centre-Pivot Roof Window. The centre-pivot window is a classic and versatile design manufactured in high quality natural pine with the option of a clear lacquered pine internal finish (GGL) or a white polyurethane internal finish (GGU).

What’s the difference between Velux and skylight?

A skylight. VELUX Roof Windows are all manually operated, so they’re best for in-reach applications. VELUX Skylights, on the other hand, can be solar, electric, or manually operated.

What’s the plural of Velux?

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How can I tell which Velux window I have?

The VELUX brand window codes are found on the top right-hand edge of the roof window when you open it. The data plate tells you the type of window and the window size shown through the code. As shown below in the example, 304 would be 78cm x 98cm and the bottom window code 4 would be 114cm x 118cm.

What’s the difference between GGL and GGU VELUX?

The centre-pivot window is a classic and versatile design manufactured in high quality natural pine with the option of a clear lacquered pine internal finish (GGL) or a white polyurethane internal finish (GGU).

Is there a cheaper alternative to VELUX?

YARDLITEis made by a sister company to VELUX called Altaterra and are a cheaper alternative to VELUX windows. While both windows are of a high quality and are sure to flood the light into your home, we have made an easy to follow table detailing the main differences between VELUX and RoofLITE.

Are VELUX windows worth it?

Often installed into the slope of the roof, Velux windows maximise the amount of natural light that enters the room throughout the day, as they are not susceptible to falling into shadow as the sun moves across the sky.

How old are my Velux windows?

If the GGL or similar is followed by 1 letter and 2 numbers you have a window manufactured between 2001 and 2014. If the GGL or similar is followed by 2 letters and 2 numbers you have a current generation VELUX window manufactured from 2014 onward.

What year was my VELUX made?

Every VELUX skylight and roof window features a data plate mounted on the frame. This data plate contains the product serial number, which tells the skylight model, glass type and date of manufacture.

How many employees does VELUX have?

VELUX has 27 production sites in 11 countries and sales companies in 40 countries. The VELUX Group employs 11,500 people and is owned by VKR Holding A/S, a limited company wholly owned by foundations and family.

When did VELUX come out in the US?

In 1975, VELUX Group expanded to the US and a factory was built there in 1978. In the early 1980s, VELUX expanded to Central and Eastern Europe and by the end of the decade, the company had moved into markets in South America, Asia, and Australia.

Is VELUX a registered trademark?

Velux is a registered trademark. The velux trademark is well-known all over the world. www. VELUX .com The first time VELUX is mentioned, it is followed by the registration symbol. VELUX ® roof windows are high-quality products, developed over a period of more than 60 years… The VELUX roof window can be rotated at 180°.

How does VELUX ACTIVE work?

Operated by a smartphone app and integrated with the Apple HomeKit, VELUX Active uses smart sensor technology to monitor CO2, humidity levels, and temperature in the home and automatically opens and closes skylights as fresh air is needed. All VELUX windows are manufactured at our own factories.