Rooflights and rain

We ordered the only rooflight we could find to fit between the peak and the purlin. It has to be used as an emergency escape hatch, so must be a 'top hung' design. It will have to do, even though a fairly wide person would have to turn sideways to get through it!

The moment the hole was cut in the Tyvek, the rain came down. There was no stopping us now. I had waited over a year to get to this point so was not planning on stopping because of a little rain.

The window fitted perfectly into the framed area of the rafters, thanks to the husband's careful planning and the friendly voices on the other end of Velux's technical support line.

It was secured into place and then caught the strength of the north-easterly wind and hail that night. It proved to be very watertight even before we could finish slating around it. It is amazing how

much light is let in from such a small window.

Our dog has found a way to get up on the scaffolding. He collected all the scrap wood and kept it safe! The Health and Safety Exec would not be pleased!