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Real Central Skylights project • Taylors Lakes VIC

Skylight Installation in Taylors Lakes, VIC

Two side-by-side VELUX FS M06 fixed skylights were supplied and installed for a Taylors Lakes living area, with timber shaft work and custom Colorbond flashing carefully integrated into the pitched tiled roof.

Job #55347 Supply & install VELUX FS M06 fixed skylights Living area daylight upgrade Custom Colorbond flashing
Completed skylight installation Taylors Lakes tiled roof with VELUX fixed skylights and custom flashing

Completed roof detail from the Taylors Lakes project.

ProjectSkylight installation Taylors Lakes
Job number55347
Product2 × VELUX FS M06
Size780 × 1180 mm each
Job typeSupply & install
RoomLiving area
Roof / flashingPitched tiled roof + custom Colorbond flashing
Install dateFriday, 13 March 2026

Local project proof

VELUX fixed skylights for a Taylors Lakes living area

This project is a good example of why real skylight installation is more than just cutting an opening in a roof. The room had a strong timber ceiling, visible beams and an existing roof layout that needed careful setout so the finished result looked balanced from inside and weather-ready from outside.

Designed around the room

The skylights were positioned to bring daylight into the living area while respecting the timber ceiling lines and beam spacing.

Correct roof detailing

On tiled roofs, flashing detail matters. This job included custom Colorbond flashing to suit the skylight roof set and surrounding roof profile.

Clean finished look

The finished interior photos show bright natural light through the VELUX fixed skylights without making the ceiling look cluttered or patched together.

Before & after

From careful setout to finished daylight

The photos below show the best matched before/process and completed views. We have not forced poor photo pairs where the angle or room did not match the actual living area scope.

Before / setout
Living area ceiling setout before VELUX skylight installation in Taylors Lakes
Interior setout photo showing the living area ceiling and beam spacing before the finished skylight detail.
After / completed
Completed living area VELUX skylight installation in Taylors Lakes
Finished living area view showing bright daylight through the completed skylight set.
Roof preparation
Tiled roof setout before skylight flashing in Taylors Lakes
Roof setout photo before the completed custom flashing detail was photographed.
Roof completed
Completed custom Colorbond flashing around VELUX skylights Taylors Lakes
Completed roof view showing the skylight set and custom Colorbond flashing integrated with the tiled roof.

Project details

Product and installation details

Products used

  • 2 × VELUX FS M06 fixed skylights
    Each skylight size: 780 × 1180 mm.
  • Fixed skylight design
    Ideal when the goal is strong natural light rather than opening ventilation.
  • Custom Colorbond flashing
    Specified to suit the skylight set and the pitched tiled roof detail.

Installation scope

  • Single-storey installation
    VELUX fixed skylights installed through the roof into the living area.
  • Timber shaft work
    Framing and timber shaft detailing for a roof cavity up to 300 mm, with final staining or painting left to the homeowner.
  • Roof and internal coordination
    Setout considered the ceiling beams, skylight positions, tiled roof and surrounding roof services.

Looking for this style of skylight?

For pitched roof projects like this, the relevant product family is the VELUX FS fixed skylight range. You can also learn more about our complete skylight installation services in Melbourne, browse available products in the Central Skylights shop, or compare typical project budgets in the skylight installation cost guide.

Roof and flashing detail

Why the roof detail matters on Taylors Lakes tiled homes

Many Taylors Lakes homes have pitched tiled roofs, solar panels, exhaust penetrations and older roof profiles. A skylight installer needs to think about water flow, tile laps, flashing width, skylight spacing and how the roof detail will perform after the job is complete.

Interior result

Finished skylight gallery

The living area had a warm timber ceiling, so the finished skylight detail needed to look intentional from below. These images show the completed daylight result and interior shaft details.

Why this job matters

A real example of skylight installation near Taylors Lakes

Not every roof is a simple cut-in

This roof had existing services and a tiled profile that needed proper flashing treatment. The finished roof photos show why the installer’s roof experience is just as important as the skylight product itself.

The inside finish had to suit the home

A timber ceiling can make a skylight look beautiful, but only when the position and shaft detail are planned carefully. The living area result looks bright, balanced and suited to the room.

Nearby suburbs

Skylight installer near Taylors Lakes

Central Skylights installs VELUX skylights across Taylors Lakes and surrounding north-west Melbourne suburbs. If your home has a tiled roof, Colorbond roof, high ceiling or tricky shaft area, send through roof and room photos so the team can assess the right approach.

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For broader Melbourne coverage, visit the Central Skylights homepage.

FAQ

Skylight installation Taylors Lakes FAQ

What skylight was installed in this Taylors Lakes project?

This project used two VELUX FS M06 fixed skylights, each 780 × 1180 mm, installed side by side for a living area daylight upgrade.

Is a fixed skylight suitable for a living area?

Yes. A fixed skylight is a strong choice when the main goal is natural daylight and the room does not need an opening skylight for ventilation.

Can you install skylights on tiled roofs in Taylors Lakes?

Yes. This job was completed on a pitched tiled roof and included custom Colorbond flashing work to suit the skylight roof detail.

Can I buy the skylight only and use my own installer?

Yes. You can browse VELUX skylights in the online shop or read about VELUX supply-only options in Melbourne.

How much does a similar skylight installation cost?

Pricing depends on the skylight model, roof type, shaft depth, flashing detail and access. The best starting point is the Central Skylights skylight installation cost guide.

Ready for more natural light?

Planning a skylight installation in Taylors Lakes?

Send Central Skylights your roof photos, ceiling photos and room details. We can help you work out the right VELUX skylight size, roof flashing approach and installation scope for your home.