99% of People Don't Know This about Roof Windows
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Discover a hidden feature that 99% of people don't know about their Velux roof window! This secret hole in the outer frame allows you to do something incredible. Watch our step-by-step guide to unlock this unique trick. Enhance your Velux window experience with this game-changing tip that most owners overlook. Perfect for both new and experienced Velux users, this video will reveal an essential feature that makes maintaining your window easier than ever. Don’t miss out on this pro tip - your Velux window will thank you!
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Doug just realised that centre pivot windows have holes at the top so you can lock the windows in place when they're slightly open for ventilation!!! 🤯
😅😅😅😅😅, I was 10 years old when had to teach my Dad that. (30+ years Velux has been ahead of the game).
Thank you for that Sagacious explanation !!!
Well impressed, well done guys 👍🏼
Thanks man going to clean them the eazy way 1 time in 30 years😂.
It's been there for 40 years and finally I can start using the ventilation one, I'm not a big cleaner and it doesn't really need it
I bought a house 23 years ago with Velux in the roof. I’ve just gone up and looked. It has this. I’ve learnt something today
Same😂.
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Same
I‘ve got such a Window since i was 4 or 5 in 1990 - and i Figured this out in 1992 i guess. 😂😂
@@TachyCardia979 could’ve rung me up and told me mate 😂😜
I’ve had these windows for 12 years and I had no idea! I knew you’d come in useful one day!
😆 absolutely mental
You mental
A lot of people also don't know that first click on the pull down handle is ventilation mode!!!
No way 😆
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECTWay, I have mine on vent practically all year round. ❤
@@janetroberts2262 i meant no way but the other way round 😆 we have ours on vent most of the time unless its particularly cold outside ❄️🥶
Be careful, I had mine in ventilation mode and forgot about it during a heavy thunderstorm this night here in Germany and it was so much rain that there was water flowing through the top part and dropped onto my floor and the cat who then informed me in no uncertain terms that there was a water leak directly onto his spot with the cushion...
Normal rain is no problem though in ventilation mode, but with 40l/m² during roughly 30 minutes the window was overwhelmed from the flow off the roof over this window. I can't blame the window for this accident, that was just my "I forgot something important"...
Ah Jesus lads surely everyone knows this?
9 years I’ve had an absolute hell cleaning our 5 roof windows (they were installed before we bought it). Thank you!!!
I saw the video and came directly to the comments, was very curious how many minds where blown.
You peeps did not disappoint me! 😄
We had a lot of Velux windows in my last house - I have never heard of this! This video deserves to go viral! All the best, Rob in Switzerland
"To clean the outer pane, rotate the sash 180 degrees. The sash must be secured in position by sliding the barrel bolt into the bushing at the bottom of the side frame. "
- Velux instructions
@@ThereIsNoOtherHandleLikeMine We are men. We never read the "stinkin" instructions. Often they are written in Chinese, anyway!
@@WilliamMurphy-uv9pm Smart men read instructions.
Don't whine about not knowing something that is written in English, as you can see from the above quote.
@@ThereIsNoOtherHandleLikeMineWho was whining.? Mine was sarcasm but did you check the instructions before or after seeing the video. Be honest now. What percentage of people read ALL the instructions at any time? A very low percentage. Must be you are close to the only smart man out there. I worship your brilliance and with an address like yours that must be all you want and need in life. Now that you have it, go away and leave the rest of us pitiful humans alone.
Thank you. I was going to send the lightest of my children up to clean them from the outside, but just done both windows in 20mins. Excellent video.
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This must be my top internet moment this year so far! Thank you !
My pleasure 😁
I have lived in this house for the last 38 years. It is large and the roof has many Veluxes. It is now 1.38 AM. I get out of bed and check. EACH ONE of them has a ruddy bolt! I never knew! Boy do I feel dumb... but now I can play clever 😅. Thanks!
@@F.E.Terman 😉 you're welcome 😁
Plus 1. I know this hole in our window since 22 years and have never really thought about it. My mouth is open wider than this window will be when our son is thrown out if his bed underneath pretty early tomorrow.
And you even managed to explain it in under 15 minutes.
You're magic, thank you!
Bugger, all that wasted struggle holding them whilst cleaning. Thank you so much.
Thanks for that, had mine for six years and never knew.
Yep it's a handy feature - especially as skylights get dirtier quicker than normal windows 🙂 It's a bit of a leap of faith rotating them that far the first time on the bigger windows - hoping they won't suddenly drop out! 😬
Haha when I tried it on the big velux for a second I thought 🤔 now what if this falls out 🙈
💯 Definitely a concern I’ve had, I have tilted them fairly far but not to this extent.
@@sjsomething4936 it's all fine, just make sure the pins on the hinges are in the out position 😉
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT thank you, I’ll look more closely at the mechanism and ensure they’re properly engaged!
You can also lock them in that position for ventilation and not let any pets or children lean/fall out the lower half
Thanks Aiden. Been in Scotland for 11 years, holding the window as described, until today! Take care & stay safe.
11 years is a bloody long time to hold a window open, just saying
Well done, though!
@@creamwobbly 🤣
I had a window cleaner come by shortly after I took over my place, and I observed him cleaning the windows and doing that bolt trick... Based on the comments it seems like he saved me a lot of aching by learning that trick early on 😄
same for me for my doors. I had no idea you could just turn the knob to go in and out! 😅
I have literally just screamed "shut up!!!!" at this - ran upstairs to the windows.... Yep... There it is.
Life changing
me too 🤣
Wish I had a Velux so I could try that neat trick for cleaning.
Two years after i find this. I think i need to watch more random youtube videos, you never nkow what youll learn.
Learning and RUclips is not a good combination. You'll need to be very selective
Bloody hell! This vid just popped up on my feed and after watching it I checked the Velux windows that I had fitted to my kitchen extension 14 years ago…. A bolt that I had never seen suddenly became very very obvious 😂😂😂
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You are my hero!!! I just cleaned my roof window a couple of weeks ago, standing on a ladder, holding the window with one hand and trying to clean it with the other hand, stretching to the upper corners (not reaching them because I was holding the window on the lower end). 💣
This is life-changing now! Can't wait to clean the window again very soon! 🥰
Had the window for 10 years, didn’t knew this. Cleaned the window yesterday and it was so much easier!
Sitting in bed scrolling through some RUclips, came across this. Looked over at our dirty Velux roof windows, which really need cleaning by awkwardly holding them half open , getting the floor wet etc etc..... and they do have these mysterious holes - and bolts. Simple yet brilliant vid. Thanks!!
I don't even have a Velux window. But I'm sure as hell liking this video. Thanks Aiden
You won't get instructions if you ever have one fitted, that's the first thing thrown in the bin by the installer!😅
I immediately went to clean my window after seeing this. This changed my life 😂
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I have been living in my house for 12 years and when I saw this video I immediately ran up to check. This was an eye opener for me! I even only knew about one of the holes and now I saw there are even two and had zero clue what they were for. I'd upvote this more if I could. Tell me more about my house! 🙂
Same!
I've lived with, and cursed while cleaning, these things for years. No bloody idea! Thanks😂
Actually, the other thing we curse these windows for is the sound of rain on them. We have them in several bedrooms and it's a pain to try and sleep though a rainstorm. We've previously discussed the practically of installing some kind of mesh screen to reduce this issue. And would you believe, whilst investigating the hole/slide lock issue you mention, I've just found there IS an extra, external screen on a roller blind fitted on two of our veluxes. So I'm looking forward to hearing how the sound of rain is affected. Unfortunately one of the two had a defective spring, so only the one in my son's room works. But I'll get more of they do the job. They also cut the incoming light so maybe will help reduce the heat in this rooms. Can't believe these windows are so poorly understood!
Well I never, I have lived in this house for 20+ years and never knew why those holes were there.
Thank you for the information.
Wow, our (only) Velux roof window came with the house (22 years ago), I've seen the hole, now I know what it is for, Thanks!!
holy moly, gonna go check all my windows for this now!
Just moved into a rooftop Apartment and was wondering how to clean the windows from outside. You made my day!!!!
Absolute genius. So impressed with this. I always guessed they were something to do with how they were fitted 😂
I have incredibly old Velux skylights (probably 28-ish years, possibly more) in my home, will have to check when I go upstairs but I think they have this also. Also, I just thought Velux was a Canadian company lol. TIL they’re international 😂. Thanks for the video!
I've been putting off cleaning the attic windows, but now I have to try this!
no i cant remember myself, but the first window you can use that also to lock the window open a small bit, like in bad weather etc. Thanks for the tip!
wow, i am baffled.
I have always wondered what these Holes are for...
Works like a charm, cleaned ours yesterday with ease... Thank you so much for sharing ;-)
I hate it when we finally discover things like this! But well done for telling us!
Right, it's night, it's dark, but I've got to now go and check the conservatory roof.
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Damn... I was thinking that's where I fit the blinds... Will have to retire my son now I can clean the windows myself. Thanks for the tip!
There should be two plastic blobs at the top of the window. These are where a blind slots into.
Thankyou for telling me and thanks for keeping it short and sweet. Absolute gold
I left Europe 15 years ago to move back to the US, but I now wish I still had my apartment in Amsterdam to try this out. I remember the holes.
Amazing, just tried it myself.
I made such a mess last time using the 'hold open with one hand' technique....Thanks for the education!
Omg. I never knew. I’ve been struggling for years cleaning these! Lol😂
Just been up into the loft to check our Velux and…lo and behold!…you’re right….never realised we had those…many thanks!
We just had new Velux windows installed and didn't know about this feature. Thank you so much!
We had velux windows fitted in our loft conversion Sussed that little trick within a day !!!!
Mind.
Blown.
I've had these for years.
Had Velux windows for 25 years and did not know this ,never to old to learn, Thank you.
Thanks a lot, straight to the point, and useful to the majority of people who had no idea what it was about !!
Brilliant! I have had velux windows for 24 years and always struggled to clean them - thank you!
I'm slightly surprised that I knew this as well that simply pulling the handle down without opening is for ventilation like a trickle vent on other windows! Very useful in my old home as the Velux was in the bathroom allowing the fan to work properly with the door closed! I suppose when you don't have a manual or simply don't know your mind will be blown! Its good to see the knowledge shared though!
Our previous house had those windows, bloody nightmare trying to clean them and I had both hands working then 😂😂😂. Wish I’d have known, I also assumed it was for some kind of after market blinds
Hopefully we can all spread the word so we never have to struggle cleaning roof windows again 😆
Well I never, I learn something new everyday 👍👍
Duuu, I had NO idea, of course I wondered what it was for but I couldn't figure it out, so from a humble twit I thank you.
Omg! Ffs! I'm a window cleaner and hate having to do Velux. I always give them the death grip, thinking they would fall out!😂
Thank you so much, this is going to make my life sooooooo much easier.👍👍👍👍👍
Death grip 🤣
Me immediatley gets up into loft to check this out...bet im not the only one!!😂😂
No you are absolutely not😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Cleaned two of mine yesterday using that very feature… still had to do it on a ladder mind but safer having them locked in place. You do feel like they might drop out of the hinges which is unnerving
Why didn't you tell all of us before?! 😜
Fitted Velux windows over years, and have always known. Has its uses not only for cleaning but also during installation.
I have had Velux for years also never thought to wonder what the hole was for - feel more than a bit silly - given my name is Questions ! Great video - thank you.
Thanks, that's great ! I'm no longer balancing on a step ladder one handed 😊
I've been thinking my attic windows need a good clean, this information just made the job so much easier, many many thanks.
Been in my first house with Velux windows for a few months, got this video on my recommended (after searching for aircon solutions for these windows), lo and behold I have those holes and bolts. I’d been wondering what the best way to clean would be!
I immediatelly ran upstairs. It’s there! :) Thanks
WOW!! Never knew that!! Thanks for sharing Aiden!
Ha. I have a Velux 4 meter hight and thought I must crawl over my roof to clean it. You probably saved my life with this video. 😅
Absolutely amazed.
Thanks mate, exactly what I need now since this spring the trees pollen messed up all my roof windows (and the car).
Thank you so much I’ve been leaning out of my windows for years, I thought it was something to do with a locking mechanism . I’ve just been up stairs and I could cry 😢 😅
I came across this when looking for something else. It’s interesting that even people that have installed then didn’t realise what the bolt was for ?
If that’s the case then I am pretty sure very few certainly realise the other purpose of the bolt. That is to provide a guide when fitting or reinstalling the window. As anyone that has done it knows its tricky to take the whole window in and out, as you have line up the curved brackets and slide them in and out while supporting the window
If you simply offer the window up, click the bolt into place and you will then find you can then pivot the window on this bolt while you engage or disengage the curved mounting brackets. While you still have to support the window because while the bolt is only on one side it’s a hell of a lot easier because it then takes most of the weight and allows you to line up the curved mounting brackets with one hand while positioning the window with the other hand.
I have one Velux window that I have to take in and out from time to time to get access to a flat roof area to clean windows and gutters, and once you get the hang of this its so much easier.
I once thought once why don’t Velux fit 2 bolts, then realised that having the bolt just on one side is better because allows you to position the window and line up the curved brackets better
The first time you do it maybe have an assistant to hand, but I can assure you that once you get the knack its so much easier to remove and refit the windows. Why don’t Velux tell you this? Maybe its one of those things they cant tell you to do, because some will get it wrong, but it’s a lot easier for those handy enough to be able to use the feature.
Good luck!
After 25 years of Veiux windows thank you ,amazing so simple.
Blimey, a genuinely useful video that wasn't click bait 😂 thank you 👍
Fantastic tip! Just made my job cleaning our velux window next time so much easier! Thx so much👍
you taught me something today thanks
You need to use those lugs if you're installing the heavier windows on your own too 🙂
Every day is a school day!! Thanks mate!! Now you have no excuses not to clean them 😮
I've fitted 14 No Velux roof windows to our house over a period of 15 years. TBH the prepared hole in the base of the frame has the obvious use shown here. The hole is identical to that in the top frame to hold the window open but storm proof and it was obvious as soon as you pivoted the window back for cleaning that the shoot bolt engaged with the lower hole - simple.
The hole may be obvious but many people don't know the bolt exists and they're not looking for it. I'm sure if everyone saw the bolt they would be able to put 2 and 2 together
@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT Interesting, I'm sure that there was a note identifying the feature but then I may be recalling decades old instructions/features and besides i also had the advantage of having a good look over the Velux stand at the Building Exhibition at the NEC for several years. i would have thought it was obvious though as soon as you pull the window open to the horizontal position (central pivot) to maximise ventilation
FFS! Every day is a school day! I’ve been going up a bloody ladder for the last 15 years 😳 thank you 🤣👏
Dude amazing! I don't know why the algorythm of youtube showed me your video, but im glad they did it! THANKS !
On the centre pivot ones, they are-
Closed fully.
Pull back handle for ventilation.
Open window about 5cm and there is a bolt to hold it. This is good for security if the roof is next to a flat roof.
Open and moving - normal open.
Flipped and bolted. Use the same bolt but backwards in the bottom hole for cleaning.
Generally you can be on fully closed in the winter and then in the summer go to vent and then bolt to let the hot air out.
Genuinely didn’t know this. I thought the hole was for some type of blinds or netting accessory! Wow! This feels like a life event.
Cheers mate, flipping hated cleaning one handed. That knowledge that blows your mind!!
GREAT information. Who knew?
Oh wow that's so useful of course when I show the other half I'm going to claim I knew all along 🤣
I have been doing this for years, but not to clean the glass. If you use this lock you get better air flow, hot goes out the top, cooler comes in the bottom.
Had no idea. Thanks mate.
Thank you, I never knew that, I’m going to check mine now
If there's another hole near the top, that's to lock the window in a slightly ajar position so it doesn't flutter with the wind
That was the first thing I discovered when I bought a house with Velux windows, now I know why so many people get scammed and why these same people voted for the UK to leave the EU
Great video , have an extension with 3 velux and wondered what these holes were for. Cheers mate.
Haha thats so simple yet I had no idea. Cheers. This is what RUclips is for, not make up tips, swimsuit try on hauls or dropping bowling balls off bridges etc.
Oddly specific
@@creamwobbly 😁you have a point, although they were the first categories that came to mind.
20 years after installing one in the bathroom.....I never knew 🤣 thank you
Brilliant, Thankyou for this info, only had our Velux 20 years & never knew
I’ve always seen these & thought they were something to do with blinds too 😂 had my 3 X velux windows installed 3 years ago and had no idea how it’s supposed to be so helpful in cleaning the windows. 😂
THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO ON RUclips!!! Thank you!!
@@Bjuiful 😁
Thank you man!!! How the hell did I not know this? I have a good friend who has been a sales person foe Velux for 20 odd years and he didn’t even know this! And no, I can’t find it mentioned in the manual! I’m actually looking forward to cleaning them now!
Never knew that, I was the same trying to clean my window with one hand
Lived in this house for 11 years, now I know, genius, thanks 😂