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If you’re searching for an opener for your roof vent, skylight, or rooflight, it’s essential to understand the different types and features available to make the right choice. Here are some key aspects to consider:
Manual vs Electric: Manual openers are cost-effective and straightforward, while electric openers offer convenience and can be controlled remotely.
Compatibility: Ensure your opener is compatible with your specific roof vent, skylight, or rooflight model.
Installation: Evaluate the ease of installation and whether professional assistance is required.
Material: Consider the material and construction of the opener, as it should be durable and corrosion-resistant.
Safety features: Look for openers with built-in safety features, such as overload protection and anti-crushing systems.
Energy efficiency: Some solar-powered electric openers reduce energy consumption and contribute to environmentally friendly solutions.
Maintenance: Opt for openers that require minimal maintenance to ensure long-lasting performance.
Weather resistance: Choose an opener to withstand various weather conditions, including rain, wind, and snow.
Budget: Determine your budget and find an opener that offers the best value for your investment.
Warranty: Check the warranty period and coverage offered by the manufacturer.
By considering these factors, you can find the ideal opener for your roof vent, skylight, or rooflight, enhancing the functionality and comfort of your living space.
They are used to open rooflight and roof vent windows, including greenhouse vents. These openers utilise a cord system available in varying drops from 2m up to 6m.
These corded vent openers can be frequently found in period and Victorian glasshouses, orangeries and glasshouses.
Utilised similarly to the corded leggott opener but with a twist screw.
These corded skylight openers can be used on period skylights, glasshouse vents and orangeries.
Cord lengths from 2m – 5m.
Found on many heritage and conservation rooflights. These screwjack openers are available with as hand or pole operated (when out of each).
Finishes available are brass, chrome and nickel and in a various opening lengths.
Giving exceptional flexibility and with ability to open varying rooflight loads (dependent on model size)
These electric skylight openers can be fitted singly, or in multiples, and they are available in black and white finish.
Providing the push for the most significant loads, these again can be supplied in various load categories.
At Tuscan Foundry we have many decades of experience of working with rooflight, skylights and vents and can provide a solution for all of your opener needs.
Please contact us to discuss your projects requirements.
Cast iron offers an authentic appearance that complements traditional architecture. It’s also robust, long-lasting, and often required to meet listed building consent conditions. Unlike plastic alternatives, cast iron guttering retains the historic integrity of a building and weathers beautifully over time.
It’s also worth noting that modern cast iron systems benefit from factory-applied protective coatings, making them easier to maintain and install than in decades past. Cast iron offers seamless integration into any historic elevation when matched carefully to the existing system or surrounding details.
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0333 987 4452
Tyn-Y-Clyn
Llanafarn Fawr
Builth Wells
Powys LD2 3LU
United Kingdom
Tuscan Foundry Products, Tyn-Y-Clyn, Llanafan Fawr, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3LU, United Kingdom
© Tuscan Foundry Products 2022
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