Suntrenz are your local expert installers for VELUX skylight windows, a popular addition to New Zealand homes – including those with flat or low-pitched roofs. Adding a skylight to your home design brings in more natural light, reduces energy use, and creates an ambience that enhances wellbeing.
VELUX skylights are rated for roofs from 0–60 degrees, making them suitable for almost any home. There are three skylight models from the VELUX range that are suitable for flat or low pitched roof lines.
The VCS is the ultimate skylight that provides abundant daylight and controllable ventilation. Operated by a Radio Frequency wall-mounted keypad (included) and is powered by a concealed battery pack that is recharged by the external solar panel – allowing operation even when the sun isn’t out.
Suitable for low pitch and flat roofs, the VCM manually operated skylight provides comfort and energy savings of free daylight and natural ventilation.
Suitable for low pitch and flat roofs, the brilliantly simple FCM Skylight is a cost effective way to provide natural daylight to buildings with flat roofs. The High Performance double glazing provides excellent thermal insulation and has been tested for hail resistance.
For flat or low-pitched roofs, Suntrenz use custom flashings that are designed to suit your specific roof profile, ensuring a neat and watertight fit.
Flat and low-pitched roofs don’t naturally shed water like steeper roofs do. That means correct installation and waterproofing are essential to avoid long-term issues. At Suntrenz, we take extra steps – such as slightly pitching the timber hob the skylight sits on – so rainwater runs off instead of pooling on the glass. While pooling won’t cause leaks, reducing standing water helps maintain the clarity and appearance of your skylight over time.
No – a flat roof skylight will not leak when it’s installed correctly. The key is using custom flashings and ensuring careful detailing during installation. At Suntrenz, we take care of these details right from the quoting stage, so you can be confident your skylight will perform as it should.
We exclusively install VELUX skylights, which are engineered for reliability and rated for roofs from 0–60 degrees. Combined with professional installation, this ensures your skylight is both watertight and durable, even on completely flat surfaces.
Installing a skylight on a flat or low-pitched roof is not a DIY job — it requires experience, precision, and knowledge of New Zealand’s unique roofing materials and weather conditions. With Suntrenz, you get:
