Questions and answers about roof sliding windows

The desire for glass surfaces that could be opened generously was brought to us again and again, so that the first sliding systems were developed as early as the 1980s. Increased requirements of thermal insulation and energy saving regulations quickly led to further developments and the possibility of using highly thermally insulated triple glazing. The appearance of the building architecture as well as the desired size of the opening options led to the different systems with their horizontally and vertically movable sliding elements.

The type does not play a role here. The decisive criterion is the size.

The planning authorities of the municipalities should be involved in all considerations in advance. This is because planning law – and also monument protection regulations in local bylaws and development plans – can impose restrictions on roof windows or only permit them in certain types and sizes.

Conservation authorities are impressed by our solutions thanks to the transparent, flush design of our Panorama AL and OpenAir sliding roof windows, which blend harmoniously into the overall appearance. We know of cases in which our sliding roof windows were recommended as an alternative to dormers that could not be approved.

As the so-called “insertion pocket” is also part of the PANORAMA-AH system, a correspondingly large recess must be created in the roof truss to accommodate this insertion area, which can be covered with the roof cladding after installation. For example, for a desired opening of 300 cm, an element with a total width of approx. 660 cm, about half of which disappears invisibly into the roof of the building.

Flush surfaces are the preferred choice for listed buildings. Sunshine offers suitable solutions for this.

The clear opening is significantly more than 2/3. The handle on the sash frame limits the lateral movement. Larger windows therefore also have a larger percentage clear opening.

Panorama roof sliding windows with 2 movable sashes are easy to clean from the inside, as the elements can be positioned as required.
The other roof sliding window types are sensibly equipped with cleaning-supporting glass coatings and insensitive exterior paints for the aluminum profiles .

Yes, but anti-trap protection measures are then required.
The most cost-effective solution is actuation with a “dead man’s switch”. This is a commercially available momentary-action switch without self-holding, with which the sash movement is controlled with visual contact to the window.
The next step up is anti-trap control through to automatic control, which then also ensures automatic closing via a rain sensor.
All windows with an electric drive have an emergency release so that manual closing is possible in the event of a power failure.

In addition to complete installation by Sunshine, installation support for the local roofers by an experienced Sunshine factory fitter can be arranged on request. Further information on the installation of sliding roof windows

It goes without saying that we install our products throughout Germany and Europe.
We deliver worldwide, as in the case of these properties by low-loader to Chelsea and by sea freight to Beijing.

In principle, every opening for the installation of a window must be made according to our drawing specifications.
In the course of this, the statics of the roof truss must be checked and the roof truss reinforced if necessary.