I am looking to replace old, leaky and drafty single glazed lucarnes. The glass itself is about 30cms x 50cms.
I have found modern versions in Lapeyre, Casto and Leroy which measure 45cms wide in total but the pane of glass itself is about 42cms. This would involve reworking all the plaster reveals which I am trying to avoid.
Does anybody know of anywhere that replicates the standard old lucarnes in thermique materials and double glazing? Despite the fact that most of us usually just whack in Velux units there must surely be a demand for my requirement.
I donât think a bunch of people on a forum, supplied with fairly approximative measurements, are going to be able to help you that much.
None of my windows and doors are standard size, getting them made wasnât complicated or any more expensive than the off the shelf alternatives (which werenât an option for me anyway).
I am not expecting a bunch of people on a forum to be able to assist me. I was rather hoping to hear from that one person who understands my task at hand rather than from other well intentioned souls who do not.
Thank you all for the input but I think we should drop the matter unless there are any professionals or knowledgeable amateurs who may be able to point me towards a source. I only gave approximate measurements as any builder types would understand what I was getting at. I have explored all the likely avenues and Velux themselves do not do anything that small. Having fitted numerous windows myself I would give my right arm to know where you can get made to measure windows for the same price as âoff the shelfâ by the way.
Since I donât live anywhere in that area I canât give you specific companies, but it surprises me a bit that youâve not had success. Round here there is at least one menuesier in every commune, usually sole enterprises often 3rd or 4th generation. And usually in slightly tucked away sheds, with no websites. We renovated our gĂźte and the price was roughly comparable - not that there was an option for off the shelf as nothing standard size. Weâve also had a door made for an odd shaped arch, and shelves for odd shaped niches - not ikea prices for sure but not budget busting.
Alternatively look at nearby newish lotissements, and stop the next time you see some recent menuiserie you like the look of, and ask who they used?
Further, none of this is in any way relevant to my initial request. I thanked all for their input and suggested that we drop the subject unless anyone had any specific knowledge that they could offer. There is usually somebody who has faced the same predicament who may have found a solution.
Thank you Jane for taking the time to make those suggestions.
I think I need to re-phrase my original questionâŠâŠâŠâŠâŠâŠâŠâŠâŠis there anybody who may know where I can buy double glazed âLucarne de Toitâ off the shelf with glazed portion measuring within 1cm either way of 30cms wide by 50cms high.
If nobody is able to assist I will then have to resort to going through Pages Jaune and consulting local builders and menuiseries.
I asked a simple and certainly non inflammatory question and having thanked people several times I do not expect to be abused.
I have yet to find someone who has found a practical solution to a problem similar to mine, hence the whole point of this thread Veronique Langlands. The fact that you personally ordered 38 windows is of no consequence to me.
If you are able to assist then advice will be appreciated. If you are not then I suggest that you refrain from insulting me.
