Triple VELUX FS C08 Skylight Installation in Blackburn South
A major residential daylighting project combining three side-by-side VELUX FS fixed skylights in the living and dining area with four rigid-shaft VELUX sun tunnels for the hallway and bathroom.
Seven daylight openings across the home
The main feature is a triple bank of VELUX FS C08 fixed skylights, each measuring 550 × 1400 mm. Four VELUX TWR rigid-shaft sun tunnels were also installed in the hallway and bathroom, creating a coordinated daylighting solution across both large and compact internal spaces.
Opening three ceiling bays for one wide skylight feature
The original ceiling had no large daylight opening. Additional framing and plaster work was required to open two extra bays so three long VELUX skylights could sit side by side as one coordinated feature.
Roof-space photographs show timber trusses, insulation, ductwork and services. These conditions were considered before the openings, framing and shaft linings were formed.
From roof-space planning to finished shafts
Assessment
Trusses, insulation, ductwork and the intended ceiling positions were reviewed before cutting.
Openings
Three aligned roof openings and one broad internal ceiling opening were formed.
Custom flashing
Special Colorbond custom flashing was fitted to suit the grouped skylights on the tiled roof.
Shaft framing
The large internal opening was framed around the three units and exposed truss elements.
Plaster and sanding
The shafts and opened bays were plastered and sanded ready for painting by the homeowner.
Sun tunnels
Four rigid-shaft VELUX sun tunnels were installed for compact daylight delivery.
Roof work, shaft construction and completed interiors
What was installed
- Three VELUX FS C08 fixed skylights, 550 × 1400 mm
- Special Colorbond custom flashing for the triple layout
- Three VELUX FSCD C08 solar honeycomb blinds
- Four VELUX TWR rigid-shaft sun tunnels
- Two 1240 mm rigid shaft extensions
- Framing, plastering and sanding
- Additional work to open two extra ceiling bays
Rigid sun tunnels for the hallway and bathroom
The four VELUX TWR units use compact round ceiling diffusers instead of full plaster shafts. Two 1240 mm tube extensions were included where additional shaft length was required.
The finished photographs show clean round diffusers integrated into the plaster ceilings.
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Questions about this Blackburn South installation
Which VELUX skylights were installed?
Three fixed VELUX FS C08 skylights, each measuring 550 × 1400 mm.
Were they installed as one feature?
Yes. They were positioned side by side with custom flashing designed for the grouped installation.
Were blinds included?
Yes. Three VELUX FSCD C08 solar honeycomb blinds were supplied and installed.
Which rooms received sun tunnels?
The documented scope identifies the hallway and bathroom, with four VELUX TWR units in total.
Was painting included?
No. The shafts were framed, plastered and sanded, while final painting was excluded.
Planning skylights in Blackburn South?
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