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Skylights for Metal Roofs

Metal Roof Skylights

Transform your home into a bright, inviting area space with our premium Velux metal roof skylights. Whether you’re renovating a terrace, office, or brand-new home, our specialist team brings over 35 years of combined experience installing skylights on corrugated iron, COLORBOND, and various other metal roofing systems.

As Melbourne’s Velux Premier Dealer and Certified Installer, we understand the unique challenges of metal roof installations. With over 12,000 successful projects completed and a perfect 5-star rating from hundreds of reviews, we’ve perfected the art of bringing natural light into properties across the city.

VELUX Skylights for Metal Roofs

Metal roofs are common across Melbourne homes, extensions, units and commercial-style renovations. The right skylight choice depends on whether your roof is corrugated metal, Colorbond, Trimdek, Klip-Lok, Spandek, standing seam or a low-pitch metal roof.

For standard pitched corrugated metal roofs, VELUX pitched roof skylights such as FS, VS, VSE and VSS are often used with the correct flashing system. For low-pitch or flat metal roofs, VELUX FCM flat roof skylights are often a better option when installed with a suitable raised base and custom flashing.

Which VELUX Skylight Models Suit Metal Roofs?

For metal roof applications, we usually recommend choosing from either the VELUX pitched roof range or the VELUX flat roof range, depending on the roof pitch and metal profile.

VELUX FS fixed skylight for pitched metal roof

VELUX FS Fixed Skylights

A popular option for pitched metal roofs where you want natural daylight without ventilation. FS fixed skylights are commonly used in living areas, kitchens, bedrooms, hallways and stairwells.

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VELUX VS manual opening skylight for pitched metal roof

VELUX VS Manual Opening Skylights

A good choice when you want daylight and airflow. Manual opening skylights can suit kitchens, bathrooms, laundries and rooms where extra ventilation is useful.

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VELUX VSE electric opening skylight for pitched metal roof

VELUX VSE Electric Skylights

Electric opening skylights are ideal for high ceilings and hard-to-reach locations. They provide daylight, ventilation and easy operation from a wall control.

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VELUX VSS solar opening skylight for pitched metal roof

VELUX VSS Solar Skylights

A premium opening skylight option for pitched metal roofs. Solar-powered skylights offer daylight, ventilation and wireless operation in many suitable installations.

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VELUX FCM flat roof skylight for low pitch metal roof

VELUX FCM Flat Roof Skylights

Best suited to flat or low-pitch metal roofs where a pitched roof skylight is not the right fit. FCM skylights are commonly installed on a raised base or kerb with custom flashing.

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VELUX sun tunnel installed on roof

VELUX Sun Tunnels

A compact daylight option for smaller spaces such as hallways, toilets, robes and laundries. Sun tunnels can work well where a full skylight is not practical.

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Important: Not All Metal Roofs Use the Same Flashing

“Metal roof” can mean many different profiles. Corrugated metal roofing is different from Trimdek, Klip-Lok, Spandek, standing seam and flat metal roofing. The skylight model and flashing method should be selected to suit the exact roof profile and roof pitch.

Standard VELUX flashing may suit some corrugated metal roof installations, while other metal roof profiles usually require custom Colorbond flashing, a custom back tray, raised base or site-specific flashing detail.

Choosing the Right Metal Roof Skylight

For Corrugated Metal Roofs

Choose from the VELUX FS, VS, VSE or VSS pitched roof range, depending on whether you want fixed daylight, manual opening, electric operation or solar operation.

For Low-Pitch Metal Roofs

Consider a VELUX FCM flat roof skylight installed with a suitable raised base and custom flashing. This is often a cleaner option for flatter metal roof sections.

For Small Internal Spaces

Consider a VELUX sun tunnel if a full skylight is not practical. Sun tunnels can work well in hallways, toilets, robes, laundries and other compact rooms.

Metal Roof Types We Commonly Work With

Central Skylights can help you choose the right skylight and flashing approach for many metal roof profiles used around Melbourne.

Corrugated Colorbond Corrugated Iron Trimdek Klip-Lok Spandek Standing Seam Flat Metal Roofs Low-Pitch Metal Roofs

Supply Only or Supply & Install

Central Skylights can help with VELUX skylight supply only, or a complete supply and installation service across Melbourne. For metal roofs, the flashing detail is especially important because water needs to be directed safely around the skylight and down the roof sheet.

Supply Only

Best for builders, roofers, carpenters and homeowners who already have a suitable installer. We can help match the VELUX model, size and flashing option before ordering.

VELUX Supply Only Melbourne

Supply & Install

Best if you want one team to handle the skylight, flashing, framing and plastering. Our Melbourne installation team works with VELUX skylights on metal and tiled roofs.

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FAQs About Skylights for Metal Roofs

Can VELUX skylights be installed on metal roofs?

Yes, many VELUX skylights can be installed on metal roofs when the correct skylight model, roof pitch and flashing method are used. The right option depends on whether the roof is corrugated, flat, low-pitch or another metal profile.

Which VELUX models are best for metal roofs?

For pitched metal roofs, common options include VELUX FS fixed skylights, VS manual opening skylights, VSE electric skylights and VSS solar skylights. For flat or low-pitch metal roofs, VELUX FCM flat roof skylights are often more suitable.

Can VELUX skylights be installed on Colorbond roofs?

Yes, VELUX skylights can often be installed on Colorbond roofs, but the flashing method depends on the roof profile. Corrugated Colorbond, Trimdek, Klip-Lok and standing seam roofs may each require a different flashing approach.

Do metal roof skylights need custom flashing?

Sometimes. Corrugated metal roofs may suit standard flashing in some applications, while profiles such as Trimdek, Klip-Lok, Spandek, standing seam and low-pitch roofs often require custom flashing or a raised base.

What is the best skylight for a low-pitch metal roof?

For low-pitch metal roofs, a VELUX FCM flat roof skylight is often a strong option because it is designed for flat and low-slope roofs. The final choice depends on roof pitch, roof profile, ceiling layout and flashing requirements.

Not Sure Which Skylight Suits Your Metal Roof?

Send us your roof photos, ceiling photos and room details. We can help you choose the right VELUX skylight, size and flashing option for your metal roof.

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