Balcony Roof WindowKevinOphoff2024-10-11T14:49:03-06:00

Balcony Roof Window and Skylights For Your Tiny Home

You see these balcony roof window on Facebook® all the time. They look cool but how much do they cost and where do you get them from.

It really is a cool idea. When opened you turn a stuffy, low ceiling loft into a bright, airy sanctuary. But, they’re pricey. Frankly, I think it’s a great addition to any tiny house loft. It will add lots of value to the home. Every time you open it you’ll enjoy it.

Here are several sources for the Balcony Roof Windows

Fakro 870CCD Balcony Window 30″x100″

The Fakro FGH-V Galeria (shown at the top of the page) is an innovative large roof window whose sashes, when open, form a balcony in the loft. The upper top hung sash opens upwards with the lower sash sliding forwards and enabling free access to the balcony recess. Just a few steps is all it takes to find yourself outside and feel the sun rays, gusts of wind or admire beautiful views.

Here is the link to order from The Home Depot. $5,028.00.* Finance for $838.00/mth.*

Skylights add light, headroom, and ventilation.

You can still get the ventilation, view, and headroom with an “Egress Window.”

FAKRO FWU Egress windows will not only light up a room but they will also provide an easy access to the roof or way of escape in case of emergency. FAKRO Egress windows are available in two versions; right-opening, FWU-R and left-opening, FWU-L . This window requires special flashings; ELW and EHW are available for purchase separately. FAKRO flashing kits, ELW and EHW are required to be eligible for FAKROs 10 year leak-proof warranty.

Egress Window 22-1/2 in. x 37-1/2 in. Venting Roof Access Skylight with Tempered Glass. $945.00* from The Home Depot. They have financing: $158.00/mth.*

Venting Skylights

VELUX VSE electric “Fresh Air” Skylights can be opened to create a chimney effect that draws air upward to improve air circulation and air quality within your home. Bringing natural light into a home through a skylight decreases the need for artificial light while maintaining privacy. Installing a skylight is one of the most impactful ways to enhance the brightness and beauty of a room.

The model shown here has a remote control allowing opening from a distance. It also has an integrated rain sensor that will close the skylight automatically, in case of inclement weather. Dimensions: 21 in. x 37-7/8 in

Features clean, quiet and safe Low-E3 laminated glass with a Neat glass coating that keeps your skylight cleaner, reduces unwanted outside noise and comes with a 10-year hail warranty against glass breakage
Consists of double pane argon gas filled low-E3 glass that provides excellent energy performance for year round comfort, plus the added safety of laminated glass, which building codes require for out of reach applications.
Includes a bug screen.
Requires their particular flashing kit.
$1,481* from The Home Depot. With their financing it could be just $247.00/mth*.

Solar Powered, Motorized, Fresh Air Venting Skylight

Here’s a cool powered skylight that doesn’t need wiring. It operates on solar power and may be eligible for the 30% tax credit. You won’t need to call an electrician or try to run wires if your tiny house is already finished.

You need only solar energy to control the light in a room. The Velux skylights offer proper ventilation of your rooms. Brand new solar powered design of Velux skylight features a solar panel that uses the daylight to recharge a highly efficient battery powered operator and control system. solar panel can work even on cloudy days and with indirect light, as it does not need to be exposed to direct sunlight to function.

Includes rain sensor and wireless remote control. Dimensions: 46.5” W x 22.5. Laminated glass meets building codes in out of reach applications

Available from The Home Depot for $1,606.78*. You’ll need a flashing kit too.

Eligible for up to a 30% federal tax credit on both product and installation costs, making this product very affordable. There are several sizes available.

Velux also has a version with a room darkening blind built in.