99% of People Don't Know This about Roof Windows

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

Doug just realised that centre pivot windows have holes at the top so you can lock the windows in place when they're slightly open for ventilation!!! 🤯

[@marcussmllen9194]

😅😅😅😅😅, I was 10 years old when had to teach my Dad that. (30+ years Velux has been ahead of the game).

[@lliamjurdom9505]

Thank you for that Sagacious explanation !!!

[@stevewright360]

Well impressed, well done guys 👍🏼

[@johnbeton4058]

Thanks man going to clean them the eazy way 1 time in 30 years😂.

[@wizerd58]

It's been there for 40 years and finally I can start using the ventilation one, I'm not a big cleaner and it doesn't really need it

[@noelht1]

I bought a house 23 years ago with Velux in the roof. I’ve just gone up and looked. It has this. I’ve learnt something today

[@johnbeton4058]

Same😂.

[@hdhdbej]

🙌

[@tomteunisse7803]

Same

[@BuzzLichtjahr]

I‘ve got such a Window since i was 4 or 5 in 1990 - and i Figured this out in 1992 i guess. 😂😂

[@noelht1]

@@BuzzLichtjahr could’ve rung me up and told me mate 😂😜

[@tonyriddle4052]

I’ve had these windows for 12 years and I had no idea! I knew you’d come in useful one day!

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

😆 absolutely mental

[@hdhdbej]

You mental

[@TheYohtube]

A lot of people also don't know that first click on the pull down handle is ventilation mode!!!

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

No way 😆

[@janetroberts2262]

⁠@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECTWay, I have mine on vent practically all year round. ❤

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

​@@janetroberts2262 i meant no way but the other way round 😆 we have ours on vent most of the time unless its particularly cold outside ❄️🥶

[@deineroehre]

Be careful, I had mine in ventilation mode and forgot about it during a heavy thunderstorm this night here in Germany and it was so much rain that there was water flowing through the top part and dropped onto my floor and the cat who then informed me in no uncertain terms that there was a water leak directly onto his spot with the cushion... Normal rain is no problem though in ventilation mode, but with 40l/m² during roughly 30 minutes the window was overwhelmed from the flow off the roof over this window. I can't blame the window for this accident, that was just my "I forgot something important"...

[@eoghanfla6343]

Ah Jesus lads surely everyone knows this?

[@RobWhittlestone]

We had a lot of Velux windows in my last house - I have never heard of this! This video deserves to go viral! All the best, Rob in Switzerland

[@ThereIsNoOtherHandleLikeMine]

"To clean the outer pane, rotate the sash 180 degrees. The sash must be secured in position by sliding the barrel bolt into the bushing at the bottom of the side frame. " - Velux instructions

[@WilliamMurphy-uv9pm]

@@ThereIsNoOtherHandleLikeMine We are men. We never read the "stinkin" instructions. Often they are written in Chinese, anyway!

[@ThereIsNoOtherHandleLikeMine]

@@WilliamMurphy-uv9pm Smart men read instructions. Don't whine about not knowing something that is written in English, as you can see from the above quote.

[@WilliamMurphy-uv9pm]

@@ThereIsNoOtherHandleLikeMineWho was whining.? Mine was sarcasm but did you check the instructions before or after seeing the video. Be honest now. What percentage of people read ALL the instructions at any time? A very low percentage. Must be you are close to the only smart man out there. I worship your brilliance and with an address like yours that must be all you want and need in life. Now that you have it, go away and leave the rest of us pitiful humans alone.

[@peterp5857]

9 years I’ve had an absolute hell cleaning our 5 roof windows (they were installed before we bought it). Thank you!!!

[@Tclans]

I saw the video and came directly to the comments, was very curious how many minds where blown. You peeps did not disappoint me! 😄

[@mobaraman8565]

Thank you. I was going to send the lightest of my children up to clean them from the outside, but just done both windows in 20mins. Excellent video.

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

🤣

[@zaphod05]

Plus 1. I know this hole in our window since 22 years and have never really thought about it. My mouth is open wider than this window will be when our son is thrown out if his bed underneath pretty early tomorrow. And you even managed to explain it in under 15 minutes. You're magic, thank you!

[@F.E.Terman]

I have lived in this house for the last 38 years. It is large and the roof has many Veluxes. It is now 1.38 AM. I get out of bed and check. EACH ONE of them has a ruddy bolt! I never knew! Boy do I feel dumb... but now I can play clever 😅. Thanks!

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

@@F.E.Terman 😉 you're welcome 😁

[@derjorgo2860]

This must be my top internet moment this year so far! Thank you !

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

My pleasure 😁

[@dougdavidson175]

Thanks Aiden. Been in Scotland for 11 years, holding the window as described, until today! Take care & stay safe.

[@creamwobbly]

11 years is a bloody long time to hold a window open, just saying Well done, though!

[@dougdavidson175]

@@creamwobbly 🤣

[@alanbrown8296]

Thanks for that, had mine for six years and never knew.

[@thedumbstuff4170]

I had a window cleaner come by shortly after I took over my place, and I observed him cleaning the windows and doing that bolt trick... Based on the comments it seems like he saved me a lot of aching by learning that trick early on 😄

[@itoibo4208]

same for me for my doors. I had no idea you could just turn the knob to go in and out! 😅

[@AJLintern]

Yep it's a handy feature - especially as skylights get dirtier quicker than normal windows 🙂 It's a bit of a leap of faith rotating them that far the first time on the bigger windows - hoping they won't suddenly drop out! 😬

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

Haha when I tried it on the big velux for a second I thought 🤔 now what if this falls out 🙈

[@sjsomething4936]

💯 Definitely a concern I’ve had, I have tilted them fairly far but not to this extent.

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

@@sjsomething4936 it's all fine, just make sure the pins on the hinges are in the out position 😉

[@sjsomething4936]

@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT thank you, I’ll look more closely at the mechanism and ensure they’re properly engaged!

[@sezoe4271]

You are my hero!!! I just cleaned my roof window a couple of weeks ago, standing on a ladder, holding the window with one hand and trying to clean it with the other hand, stretching to the upper corners (not reaching them because I was holding the window on the lower end). 💣 This is life-changing now! Can't wait to clean the window again very soon! 🥰

[@brianhaines5835]

Bugger, all that wasted struggle holding them whilst cleaning. Thank you so much.

[@Viken43]

Works like a charm, cleaned ours yesterday with ease... Thank you so much for sharing ;-)

[@ianbrown4981]

Sitting in bed scrolling through some KZbin, came across this. Looked over at our dirty Velux roof windows, which really need cleaning by awkwardly holding them half open , getting the floor wet etc etc..... and they do have these mysterious holes - and bolts. Simple yet brilliant vid. Thanks!!

[@Wattsjoinerybarn]

Thankyou for telling me and thanks for keeping it short and sweet. Absolute gold

[@aikohikari6587]

Just moved into a rooftop Apartment and was wondering how to clean the windows from outside. You made my day!!!!

[@CanyonWanderer]

Wow, our (only) Velux roof window came with the house (22 years ago), I've seen the hole, now I know what it is for, Thanks!!

[@derrickgreen9020]

Just been up into the loft to check our Velux and…lo and behold!…you’re right….never realised we had those…many thanks!

[@Tijgert]

I have been living in my house for 12 years and when I saw this video I immediately ran up to check. This was an eye opener for me! I even only knew about one of the holes and now I saw there are even two and had zero clue what they were for. I'd upvote this more if I could. Tell me more about my house! 🙂

[@helenevissers150]

Same!

[@cunajunior]

We just had new Velux windows installed and didn't know about this feature. Thank you so much!

[@AlfieWoodland]

I've been putting off cleaning the attic windows, but now I have to try this!

[@marvinsamuels1237]

WOW!! Never knew that!! Thanks for sharing Aiden!

[@charlotteillustration5778]

Brilliant! I have had velux windows for 24 years and always struggled to clean them - thank you!

[@john5880]

Thanks a lot, straight to the point, and useful to the majority of people who had no idea what it was about !!

[@michaelryder6491]

Had Velux windows for 25 years and did not know this ,never to old to learn, Thank you.

[@ultramikeness5869]

Fantastic tip! Just made my job cleaning our velux window next time so much easier! Thx so much👍

[@stevewright360]

Amazing, great video, mind blown & using the top holes to lock when ventilating. Doesn’t get any better than! Why is this not shown in the manufacturers instructions??

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

For velux they put it on a sheet that is separate to the installation instructions which isn't prominent and probably forever stays in the box, that's if it's in the box in the first place. I certainly can't remember seeing it

[@lggy690]

You can also lock them in that position for ventilation and not let any pets or children lean/fall out the lower half

[@carboncubss]

no i cant remember myself, but the first window you can use that also to lock the window open a small bit, like in bad weather etc. Thanks for the tip!

[@simoneklomp9496]

Had the window for 10 years, didn’t knew this. Cleaned the window yesterday and it was so much easier!

[@stumonkey17]

Absolute genius. So impressed with this. I always guessed they were something to do with how they were fitted 😂

[@hildajenkins9497]

Well I never, I have lived in this house for 20+ years and never knew why those holes were there. Thank you for the information.

[@Saraiva07]

Two years after i find this. I think i need to watch more random youtube videos, you never nkow what youll learn.

[@hdhdbej]

Learning and KZbin is not a good combination. You'll need to be very selective

[@scooboy]

Great video , have an extension with 3 velux and wondered what these holes were for. Cheers mate.

[@priestland1]

Wish I had a Velux so I could try that neat trick for cleaning.

[@JonGiles]

Cleaned two of mine yesterday using that very feature… still had to do it on a ladder mind but safer having them locked in place. You do feel like they might drop out of the hinges which is unnerving

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

Why didn't you tell all of us before?! 😜

[@hanshans387]

holy moly, gonna go check all my windows for this now!

[@2learn4ever]

I've been thinking my attic windows need a good clean, this information just made the job so much easier, many many thanks.

[@davidmt23]

Cheers mate, flipping hated cleaning one handed. That knowledge that blows your mind!!

[@tommy4244]

Bloody hell! This vid just popped up on my feed and after watching it I checked the Velux windows that I had fitted to my kitchen extension 14 years ago…. A bolt that I had never seen suddenly became very very obvious 😂😂😂

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

🤣🤯

[@florinadrian5174]

Thanks mate, exactly what I need now since this spring the trees pollen messed up all my roof windows (and the car).

[@technovangelist]

I left Europe 15 years ago to move back to the US, but I now wish I still had my apartment in Amsterdam to try this out. I remember the holes.

[@ConfidentialMeerkat]

I'm slightly surprised that I knew this as well that simply pulling the handle down without opening is for ventilation like a trickle vent on other windows! Very useful in my old home as the Velux was in the bathroom allowing the fan to work properly with the door closed! I suppose when you don't have a manual or simply don't know your mind will be blown! Its good to see the knowledge shared though!

[@Sam-pm9vy]

Been in my first house with Velux windows for a few months, got this video on my recommended (after searching for aircon solutions for these windows), lo and behold I have those holes and bolts. I’d been wondering what the best way to clean would be!

[@freisingBoy]

Damn... I was thinking that's where I fit the blinds... Will have to retire my son now I can clean the windows myself. Thanks for the tip!

[@acciid]

There should be two plastic blobs at the top of the window. These are where a blind slots into.

[@questions6180]

I have had Velux for years also never thought to wonder what the hole was for - feel more than a bit silly - given my name is Questions ! Great video - thank you.

[@clivewilliams3661]

I've fitted 14 No Velux roof windows to our house over a period of 15 years. TBH the prepared hole in the base of the frame has the obvious use shown here. The hole is identical to that in the top frame to hold the window open but storm proof and it was obvious as soon as you pivoted the window back for cleaning that the shoot bolt engaged with the lower hole - simple.

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

The hole may be obvious but many people don't know the bolt exists and they're not looking for it. I'm sure if everyone saw the bolt they would be able to put 2 and 2 together

[@clivewilliams3661]

@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT Interesting, I'm sure that there was a note identifying the feature but then I may be recalling decades old instructions/features and besides i also had the advantage of having a good look over the Velux stand at the Building Exhibition at the NEC for several years. i would have thought it was obvious though as soon as you pull the window open to the horizontal position (central pivot) to maximise ventilation

[@Bjuiful]

THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO ON KZbin!!! Thank you!!

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

@@Bjuiful 😁

[@beachbum4691]

That's an elegant but important little feature :) thanks for posting :)

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Our previous house had those windows, bloody nightmare trying to clean them and I had both hands working then 😂😂😂. Wish I’d have known, I also assumed it was for some kind of after market blinds

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

Hopefully we can all spread the word so we never have to struggle cleaning roof windows again 😆

[@davepalmer151]

Mind. Blown. I've had these for years.

[@badbooks476]

Brilliant, Thankyou for this info, only had our Velux 20 years & never knew

[@nickwhite2996]

I made such a mess last time using the 'hold open with one hand' technique....Thanks for the education!

[@totwiedisco]

Ha. I have a Velux 4 meter hight and thought I must crawl over my roof to clean it. You probably saved my life with this video. 😅

[@timstradling7764]

Fitted Velux windows over years, and have always known. Has its uses not only for cleaning but also during installation.

[@imaginitivity7853]

I've lived with, and cursed while cleaning, these things for years. No bloody idea! Thanks😂

[@imaginitivity7853]

Actually, the other thing we curse these windows for is the sound of rain on them. We have them in several bedrooms and it's a pain to try and sleep though a rainstorm. We've previously discussed the practically of installing some kind of mesh screen to reduce this issue. And would you believe, whilst investigating the hole/slide lock issue you mention, I've just found there IS an extra, external screen on a roller blind fitted on two of our veluxes. So I'm looking forward to hearing how the sound of rain is affected. Unfortunately one of the two had a defective spring, so only the one in my son's room works. But I'll get more of they do the job. They also cut the incoming light so maybe will help reduce the heat in this rooms. Can't believe these windows are so poorly understood!

[@123123baztard]

Well done for showing us that mate 👍👍👍👍👍

[@closcrazy]

Thank you so much for this helpful tip! Is this the only way to restrict opening? I’ve looked everywhere & can’t find information on this! Unfortunately my large centre pivot window clearly wasn’t installed properly as the bolt doesn’t aline with the hole at the bottom so it can’t be locked into place for cleaning.

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

Oh that's a pain, sometimes it's easy to think the top opening ones don't line up when you spin it round but that's just because the arms each side lift up. I can't explain why a center pivot one wouldn't. In terms of restricting the opening there is a specific velux product that you have to retrofit. Looks like a big faff though. I don't see why you couldn't fit a standard window restriction on though, you know the ones that have a rubber covered cable

[@wytdyk]

Thanks I didn't know that! Do you also have any tips how I can prevent everything inside is getting dirty because of the dirt water?

[@jota3732]

Thank you so much I’ve been leaning out of my windows for years, I thought it was something to do with a locking mechanism . I’ve just been up stairs and I could cry 😢 😅

[@rnvaamonde]

I immediately went to clean my window after seeing this. This changed my life 😂

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

🙌

[@johnjoeflanagan]

Great tip, thank you, you are a very interesting individual and quite humourous too!

[@michaelryder6491]

After 25 years of Veiux windows thank you ,amazing so simple.

[@aviewfromthesaddle4160]

Blimey, a genuinely useful video that wasn't click bait 😂 thank you 👍

[@andyjackson3663]

I have literally just screamed "shut up!!!!" at this - ran upstairs to the windows.... Yep... There it is. Life changing

[@timgoode5496]

me too 🤣

[@gelocktesmaedchen]

This is amazing and so helpful!! I had no idea!

[@JamieW-o7b]

I hate it when we finally discover things like this! But well done for telling us!

[@keitho77]

I don't even have a Velux window. But I'm sure as hell liking this video. Thanks Aiden

[@davidmt23]

You won't get instructions if you ever have one fitted, that's the first thing thrown in the bin by the installer!😅

[@francoiss2100]

Dude amazing! I don't know why the algorythm of youtube showed me your video, but im glad they did it! THANKS !

[@crazykittenvideos855]

Every day is a school day!! Thanks mate!! Now you have no excuses not to clean them 😮

[@sjsomething4936]

I have incredibly old Velux skylights (probably 28-ish years, possibly more) in my home, will have to check when I go upstairs but I think they have this also. Also, I just thought Velux was a Canadian company lol. TIL they’re international 😂. Thanks for the video!

[@Fractal_CZ]

I immediatelly ran upstairs. It’s there! :) Thanks

[@siryle]

Amazing, just tried it myself.

[@Endurorodzndubz]

I have been doing this for years, but not to clean the glass. If you use this lock you get better air flow, hot goes out the top, cooler comes in the bottom.

[@DanielundSandi]

How helpful is this ❤ thank you so much 😊

[@690Lighthouse]

Duuu, I had NO idea, of course I wondered what it was for but I couldn't figure it out, so from a humble twit I thank you.

[@paulowen-iy6vm]

I came across this when looking for something else. It’s interesting that even people that have installed then didn’t realise what the bolt was for ? If that’s the case then I am pretty sure very few certainly realise the other purpose of the bolt. That is to provide a guide when fitting or reinstalling the window. As anyone that has done it knows its tricky to take the whole window in and out, as you have line up the curved brackets and slide them in and out while supporting the window If you simply offer the window up, click the bolt into place and you will then find you can then pivot the window on this bolt while you engage or disengage the curved mounting brackets. While you still have to support the window because while the bolt is only on one side it’s a hell of a lot easier because it then takes most of the weight and allows you to line up the curved mounting brackets with one hand while positioning the window with the other hand. I have one Velux window that I have to take in and out from time to time to get access to a flat roof area to clean windows and gutters, and once you get the hang of this its so much easier. I once thought once why don’t Velux fit 2 bolts, then realised that having the bolt just on one side is better because allows you to position the window and line up the curved brackets better The first time you do it maybe have an assistant to hand, but I can assure you that once you get the knack its so much easier to remove and refit the windows. Why don’t Velux tell you this? Maybe its one of those things they cant tell you to do, because some will get it wrong, but it’s a lot easier for those handy enough to be able to use the feature. Good luck!

[@F1L3GIT]

Lived in this house for 11 years, now I know, genius, thanks 😂

[@jeffchandler7662]

We had velux windows fitted in our loft conversion Sussed that little trick within a day !!!!

[@Juliechappers]

Omg. I never knew. I’ve been struggling for years cleaning these! Lol😂

I never really thought about using it for window cleaning, though I was wondering why there was a hole at the bottom. I have one at the top as well, which I use to keep the window slightly open (more than if you just pop the handle) on very windy days.

[@marco.scaligeri]

Hi! I need to install 4 windows for my basement ceiling so it has a flat roof. Do you have any recommendation on the product and installation? What about the condensation problem?

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

You don't get condensation if you have adequate ventilation. Triple glazing would probably help. Join this group and ask on there: facebook.com/groups/216979228896969/?ref=share

[@GT380man]

I’ve four of these and never noticed it either!! Thank you! 😊

[@smifff63]

Thank you, I never knew that, I’m going to check mine now

[@Chuffy1976]

OMG that's awesome will make my life easier to clear them. Thanks for showing this.

[@oddities-whatnot]

Haha thats so simple yet I had no idea. Cheers. This is what KZbin is for, not make up tips, swimsuit try on hauls or dropping bowling balls off bridges etc.

[@creamwobbly]

Oddly specific

[@oddities-whatnot]

@@creamwobbly 😁you have a point, although they were the first categories that came to mind.

[@douglasthompson296]

Well I never, I learn something new everyday 👍👍

[@Threadbow]

Very smart How's the work getting on in this heat?

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

Not much going on, just doing little odd jobs. Need to get on and finish boarding the lodge 🙈

[@Threadbow]

@@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT procrastinating with the little jobs. I'm the same...

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

@@Threadbow odd jobs still need doing though right 😆 grass ain't gonna cut itself

[@mattchristie1097]

You need to use those lugs if you're installing the heavier windows on your own too 🙂

[@crispijnwind6640]

Actually there is a secondary use for that bolt during the initial installation, which is documented in the velux installation instruction video's: once you have installed the frame and are putting the window into the frame, you can pop out the bolt into that hole to help balance the window in place while you connect the hinges

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

Ah that would have been handy when I was installing these big ones. I'm not sure the instructions are that great really, they also don't include information on how to disengage the springs 🤦

[@crispijnwind6640]

Yes I've struggled with that too, but also found the solution in the Velux instruction videos on youtube

[@earlebacciochi9796]

Thanks, that's great ! I'm no longer balancing on a step ladder one handed 😊

[@kbtred51]

yes it is in the fitting instructions. No help for future homeowners, though pdfs are available and seller may have a home info pack. Very useful on the large windows too heavy to hold.

[@ORIGINAL786dodi]

I’ve always seen these & thought they were something to do with blinds too 😂 had my 3 X velux windows installed 3 years ago and had no idea how it’s supposed to be so helpful in cleaning the windows. 😂

[@TeamTNG64]

Had no idea. Thanks mate.

[@scellyyt]

I knew about the hole at the top of the frame being able to latch it open a little bit, didn't know what the hole at the bottom was for