Gareth, Steven and Stuart fitted two VELUX CABRIO balcony windows side by side in the natural slate roof of a terraced house in York YO1. The job included triple-glazed GDL SK19 2066 windows, combination flashing and plastering, followed by a return visit to fit light beige blackout blinds.
A twin CABRIO installation in a natural slate roof
We fitted two VELUX GDL SK19 2066 triple-glazed CABRIO balcony windows as a twin installation, using the SK19 EKL 2021M combination flashing kit for the natural slate roof.
- Windows: 2 × VELUX GDL SK19 2066 triple-glazed CABRIO balcony windows.
- Flashing: SK19 EKL 2021M combination flashing kit.
- Blinds: VELUX 1085 light beige blackout blinds, fitted on a later visit.
- Internal work: plastering completed by Skylight Fitters; painting was not part of our work.
Why choose VELUX CABRIO balcony windows?
CABRIO combines a roof window with a balcony-style opening, making a room within the roof feel more connected to the outdoors.
- From window to balcony opening: the upper section opens outwards and the lower section unfolds with integrated side railings.
- Views and fresh air: open the windows for an outlook beyond the roof slope and fresh air, then close them to return to a glazed roof-window arrangement.
- A twin layout: two units side by side bring that opening across a wider section of the roof, as on this York project.
- Triple glazing for comfort: the triple-glazed specification supports insulation and helps reduce outside noise.
- Control over incoming light: the light beige blackout blinds let the customer cover the glazing when the windows are closed.
The hardest part: three flights of narrow stairs
The biggest challenge was getting the windows up three flights of narrow stairs. The heavy units and the narrow stairways made access through the house a significant part of this particular installation.
No scaffolding was required on this job. Other properties may need different access arrangements.
Our fitting team
Gareth, Steven and Stuart were the fitting team for this York project. Alongside the window installation, we completed the plastering around the windows.
Plastering, then a return visit for the blinds
Our work included the plastering, but not painting. We returned later to fit the VELUX 1085 light beige blackout blinds, and the interior photographs were taken on that return visit.
The open-window views show the twin CABRIO installation from inside the room. They document the windows on the return visit, not painting or decorating carried out by our team.
Light beige blackout blinds
On the return visit, we fitted the VELUX 1085 light beige blackout blinds to complete our part of the project. The closed-blind photographs show that light beige finish across the two windows.
Feedback from the job
Ivan reported that the customer was delighted with the result.
Considering VELUX balcony windows?
Tell us about the property, roof covering and access to the room, and send a few photos with your postcode. We can discuss the proposed installation, flashing and internal finishing work before quoting. Ask us about a CABRIO installation.
For other roof window work, see our VELUX window replacement service and VELUX blinds supply and fitting. Our York YO19 case study is a separate project covering solar upgrades and blinds for existing windows.
More work in and around York
- VELUX solar upgrades, blackout blinds and App Control, York YO19
- 15 VELUX conservation windows replaced in Helmsley
Planning roof window work in York? Our York VELUX replacement, repairs and blinds page covers local house types, conservation areas and the postcodes we serve. For Harrogate and Helmsley too, see VELUX work across North Yorkshire, or ask for a free quote.