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VELUX manual-opening pitched-roof skylight · VS C01
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VELUX VS C01 Manual Opening Skylight 550 × 700mm
Original price was: $1,302.78.$1,081.30Current price is: $1,081.30.
The VELUX VS C01 is the smallest manual-opening VELUX pitched-roof skylight, measuring 550 × 700mm with approximately 407 × 519mm of internal glass, 0.21m² daylight area and 0.31m² ventilation area. It includes a removable insect screen and operating hook; choose the ZZZ 201 winder handle for within-reach use, ZOZ 032 short rod when just out of reach, or ZCT 300 telescopic rod for higher installations. VELUX lists the product at approximately 20.2kg including flashing. Ideal for bathrooms and ensuites, laundries, walk-in robes, toilets, pantries, with EDW or roof-specific custom flashing selected to suit the actual tile or metal roof.
VELUX VS C01 Manual Opening Skylight – 550 × 700mm
The VELUX VS C01 is the smallest manual-opening VELUX pitched-roof skylight. With approximately 407 × 519mm of internal glass, 0.21m² daylight area and 0.31m² ventilation area, it is designed for pitched-roof rooms where you want both natural light and simple, non-powered airflow.
550 × 700mm overall407 × 519mm glass0.21m² daylight0.31m² ventilation20.2kg incl. flashingManual openingInsect screen included15°–90° roof pitch
Manual Fresh AirVentilate bathrooms, kitchens and living spaces without a motor, battery or mains power.
3 Control ChoicesZZZ 201 winder, ZOZ 032 short rod or ZCT 300 telescopic rod depending on finished reach.
Approx. 80% Heat BlockVELUX high-performance double glazing with laminated inner pane, Low-E³ coatings, argon and NEAT™ exterior coating.
Supply or InstallationSupply-only, Noble Park pickup, Melbourne delivery or professional installation for suitable projects.
Why this exact size?
Why Choose VS C01?
Compact daylight and natural ventilation for small rooms and tighter roof layouts.
Rooms It Can Suit
- Bathrooms And Ensuites
- Laundries
- Walk-In Robes
- Toilets
- Pantries
- Small Hallways
- Compact Kitchens
Why Choose VS?
- Daylight plus real natural ventilation
- Lower purchase cost than powered VSE/VSS
- No motor, battery or power point required
- Removable insect screen included
- Simple control options for different ceiling heights
Handling: VELUX lists VS C01 at 20.2kg including flashing. Plan lifting and roof access before delivery.
How Will You Open VS C01?
The VS operating hook is included, but the manual control is selected separately. This is an important conversion decision because the finished plaster shaft and ceiling height determine how comfortable the skylight is to use.
ZZZ 201 Winder Handle
Within reach. Replaces the operating hook and gives direct hand winding for a VS skylight that can be comfortably reached.
ZOZ 032 Short Rod
Just out of reach. A 60cm short control rod for situations where the skylight is slightly too high for direct hand operation.
ZCT 300 Telescopic Rod
Higher installations. Adjustable from approximately 145–285cm and attaches to the supplied operating hook.
Frequent high-level operation? If you expect to open the skylight often and the shaft is high, compare VSS C01 or VSE C01. Remote operation may be worth the higher upfront cost.
Which Flashing Should You Use With VS C01?
Flashing is sold separately. VELUX offers factory flashing for common pitched-roof materials, while Central Skylights custom Colorbond flashing covers profiles such as TrimDeck and Klip-Lok and selected low-pitch raised configurations.
VELUX FACTORY FLASHINGEDW / EDL / EKW
- EDW: compatible tiled roofs and low-profile metal such as corrugated iron / Spandek
- EDL: slate or shingle roofs, typically 4–8mm thick
- EKW: combination flashing for multiple skylights, 100mm spacing, for EDW-compatible roof types
- EDW is not for wide-span profiles such as TrimDeck or Klip-Lok
CENTRAL SKYLIGHTS CUSTOM FLASHINGCustom Colorbond Flashing C01
- Corrugated custom applications
- TrimDeck
- Klip-Lok
- Prefabricated or Flat Pack
- Colorbond colour and backflash options
- Raised-to-15° configuration for suitable sub-15° projects
Roof below 15°? VELUX specifies that pitched-roof skylights must be raised to at least 15° and custom flashed. VELUX also notes that this build-up is not recommended in bushfire areas.
Real Central Skylights roof work
Pitched-Roof Flashing & Installation Examples
These genuine Central Skylights images show real pitched-roof integration and drainage details. The first example is an FS fixed skylight rather than VS C01; it is used to illustrate the shared VELUX EDW/tile-roof flashing principle without mislabelling the model.
VELUX EDW Tile-Roof DetailReal Central Skylights pitched-roof installation showing how model-matched EDW flashing integrates with roof tiles. The project shown is an FS model, used here to illustrate the shared pitched-roof flashing approach.
Roof-Specific InstallationSkylight size, roof pitch, roof profile and flashing should be selected as one roof system.
Flashing & DrainageGood detailing directs water safely around the skylight and back into the roof drainage path.
Final flashing, shaft and control details depend on the actual VS model, roof material, roof pitch and finished ceiling height.
Not sure whether VS C01 is the right size or control?
Send roof, room and ceiling photos. We can help check size, manual reach, roof profile, flashing and whether fixed, manual, electric or solar opening is the better buy.
About VELUX VS C01
VS C01 is for pitched-roof rooms where daylight and natural ventilation are both useful but powered remote operation is unnecessary. Compact daylight and natural ventilation for small rooms and tighter roof layouts.
VELUX Australia lists VS with high-performance double glazing, approximately 80% radiant heat block for the complete skylight, approximately 99% UV block, U-value 2.50, SHGC 0.21 and a 32dB acoustic performance figure.
Choose VS When
- You want daylight and ventilation
- Manual control is practical
- You want a simpler/lower-cost opening model
- No powered rain sensor is required
Consider Another Model When
- FS if you only need daylight
- VSS for remote solar operation and rain sensor
- VSE for electric remote operation and rain sensor
- A different VS size if room or framing proportions fit better
VS C01 Size, Daylight & Ventilation
| Model | VELUX VS C01 |
|---|---|
| Overall frame | 550 × 700mm |
| Internal glass | 407 × 519mm |
| Daylight area | 0.21m² |
| Ventilation area | 0.31m² |
| VELUX listed weight | 20.2kg including flashing |
| Profile height above batten | 130mm |
Important comparison: the same-size FS fixed skylight has a larger visible glass area because VS needs an opening sash and operating structure. If ventilation is not important, FS can provide more visible glass for the same nominal outer size.
Manual Control Options for VS C01
ZZZ 201
Within-reach winder handle. Replaces the supplied operating hook.
ZOZ 032
60cm short control rod for a VS that is only slightly out of reach.
ZCT 300
Telescopic rod adjustable approximately 145–285cm and used with the operating hook.
No rain sensor: VS is manual. It will not close itself if rain starts. Choose VSS or VSE if automatic rain closing is important.
Roof Types & Flashing Options
| Roof / layout | Typical flashing direction |
|---|---|
| Tile or compatible low-profile corrugated · 15°+ | VELUX EDW C01 |
| Slate / shingle · typically 4–8mm | VELUX EDL system |
| Multiple skylights | VELUX EKW combination system where applicable; VELUX specifies 100mm spacing |
| TrimDeck / Klip-Lok | Central roof-profile-specific custom flashing |
| Below 15° | Raise skylight to at least 15° and custom flash after project assessment |
Roof Framing, Shaft & Installation Planning
Overall product size is not the same as the required framed opening. Confirm rafter/truss spacing, structural member widths, roof battens, services and the finished plaster shaft before cutting.
- Check actual rafter/truss spacing
- Do not assume nominal centres equal a clear opening
- Do not cut structural trusses without proper design
- Plan the shaft around manual control reach
- Confirm roof profile and flashing before ordering
- Consider opening restrictor requirements for within-reach units
Same-size VSE C01 electric and VSS C01 solar models are available if remote operation or automatic rain closing is more important than manual simplicity.
VS C01 Specifications & 5 Buying FAQs
| Model | VELUX VS C01 |
|---|---|
| Type | Manual-opening pitched-roof skylight |
| Overall size | 550 × 700mm |
| Internal glass | 407 × 519mm |
| Daylight area | 0.21m² |
| Ventilation area | 0.31m² |
| Weight | 20.2kg including flashing (VELUX data-sheet footnote) |
| Roof pitch | 15°–90° normal installation range |
| Glazing | High-performance double glazing; toughened outer pane, argon cavity, laminated inner pane, Low-E³ and NEAT™ coating |
| Heat / UV | Approx. 80% radiant heat block complete skylight; approx. 99% harmful UV block |
| Included | Removable insect screen and operating hook |
| Controls | ZZZ 201 / ZOZ 032 / ZCT 300 sold separately |
| Blinds | FSCH Solar Honeycomb Blackout and FSLH Solar Translucent compatible |
| Bushfire | VELUX lists BAL 40 assessment in closed position for applicable 18°–75° installations; custom-made flashing / aperture protection requirements and local compliance must be confirmed |
1. How do I open the VELUX VS C01?
Use ZZZ 201 when the skylight is within reach, ZOZ 032 when it is just out of reach, or ZCT 300 for higher installations. The operating hook is supplied with the VS; the manual controls are sold separately.
2. Does VS C01 have a rain sensor?
No. VS is a manual-opening skylight and does not automatically close if rain starts. Choose VSS C01 or VSE C01 if automatic rain closing is important.
3. What flashing do I need for VS C01?
Use the flashing that matches the actual roof. EDW suits compatible tile and low-profile corrugated roofs; EDL is for slate/shingle; EKW is a combination system for suitable multiple-skylight layouts; TrimDeck/Klip-Lok and selected special situations need roof-specific custom flashing.
4. How heavy is VS C01?
VELUX lists VS C01 at approximately 20.2kg, with the product data-sheet footnote stating that this weight includes flashing. Use that figure when planning delivery and roof handling.
5. Should I choose FS C01, VS C01, VSE C01 or VSS C01?
Choose FS C01 for fixed daylight, VS C01 for manual ventilation, VSE C01 for electric remote ventilation with rain sensor, or VSS C01 for solar remote ventilation with rain sensor.
Choose the operation, not just the size
FS vs VS vs VSE vs VSS C01
The same nominal size can serve very different buyers. Compare operation before the roof opening and flashing are committed.
FS C01Fixed. More visible glass and lower cost when ventilation is not required.View FS C01 →
VS C01Manual. Natural ventilation without a motor or rain sensor.
VSE C01Electric. Powered remote opening with rain sensor; requires a suitable GPO.View VSE C01 →
VSS C01Solar. Remote opening and rain sensor without hard-wired motor power.View VSS C01 →
Compare before ordering
Compare Nearby VS Sizes
Compare daylight, ventilation, weight and room proportions before finalising the skylight and flashing.
Optional light & heat control
Add an FSCH or FSLH Solar Blind to VS C01
Both blind families are designed for VS/VSE/VSS skylights and use their own solar power and wireless keypad, so adding a solar blind does not turn the manual VS skylight itself into a powered opening skylight.
View VS / VSE / VSS Blinds →Choose the Blind by Room
- FSCH Honeycomb: stronger room darkening and heat reduction
- FSLH Translucent: softer filtered daylight and glare reduction
- Useful in bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and media spaces
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Manual Skylight + Correct Control + Flashing + Optional Blind
Central Skylights supplies genuine VELUX VS skylights, EDW and custom Colorbond flashing, manual controls and compatible FSCH/FSLH solar blinds for homeowners, roofers, builders and renovators.
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