What Makes a Velux Install “Certified”
Velux publishes detailed installation instructions for every model and roof type: how to frame the opening, where the underlayment collar goes, which flashing kit to use and how each piece laps. A certified installer is trained on those protocols and follows them every time.
That matters for two reasons. First, the skylight performs the way it was designed. Second, if something ever goes wrong with the product, there is no argument about whether it was installed correctly. We have held Velux Certified Installer status since 2004.
The 8 Velux Models Toronto Homeowners Choose Most
- Velux FS fixed deck-mount, the everyday workhorse.
- Velux FCM fixed curb-mount for low-slope roofs and retrofits.
- Velux VS manual venting with a rod or crank.
- Velux VCS electric venting with keypad, hardwired under ESA permit.
- Velux VSS solar venting with remote and rain sensor.
- Velux FSR / solar fixed variants for remote-controlled blinds on fixed units.
- Velux TGR rigid sun tunnel for interior rooms.
- Velux Modular Skylights for larger architectural openings.
Residential Velux Installation
Kitchens
VS or VSS to let cooking heat escape.
Bathrooms
Venting units for steam, laminated glass standard.
Bedrooms
VSS with solar blackout blinds.
Attics and Lofts
FS or VS units along the slope.
Hallways and Stairs
FS fixed for pure light.
Additions
Multi-unit Velux combinations framed with your builder.
Bungalows
FCM curb-mount where pitch is low.
Commercial Velux Installation
Offices
Modular skylights and fixed units.
Retail
Curb-mount units with screens.
Clinics
Laminated glazing, quiet operation.
Condo Amenities
Board-approved installs with COI.
Specialty Velux Options
Solar VSS
No wiring, rain sensor, remote.
Electric VCS
Hardwired keypad and Velux Active compatibility.
Sun Tunnels
TGR rigid tubes. See sun tunnel installation.
Blinds
Blackout, light-filtering, heat-reducing. See Velux blinds.
Velux Active
Indoor climate sensors that open and close skylights automatically.
Velux Flashing Kits and Materials
| Kit | Roof type |
|---|---|
| EDL | Asphalt shingles and thin roofing up to about 1/2 inch |
| EDW | Profiled tile and metal up to about 3.5 inches |
| EDM | Low-profile materials |
| Underlayment collar | Every install, plus Grace Ice & Water Shield |
Our Velux Expertise
We know Velux size codes, which sizes fit 16-inch rafters versus 24-inch trusses, and the small model differences that trip up general contractors. We also handle warranty registration, so you are not hunting for paperwork later.
What Actually Stops Homeowners From Booking a Velux Install
“I’m not sure Velux is worth it.”
In our opinion, for most Toronto homes it is, because of the factory flashing kits and glass quality. We will show you the Fakro alternative too if it fits better.
“Solar won’t work in winter.”
The VSS battery holds charge through short winter days.
“Electric means rewiring my ceiling.”
Not with the solar VSS. Electric VCS needs wiring and an ESA permit, which we handle.
“Warranty claims are a pain.”
We register it at handover and keep records.
Velux Install Timeline
Consultation
Model, size code and kit selected.
Ordering
One to two weeks through our dealer account.
Install Day
One day per unit for most homes.
Handover
Warranty registered, remote paired.
Velux Installation Cost in Toronto: What You Are Paying For
Model
FS lowest, VSS highest.
Flashing Kit
Matched to roof type.
Framing
Truss bay vs cut rafter.
Electrical
Only for VCS units, with ESA permit.
Shaft
Insulated and vapour-sealed.
Accessories
Blinds and sensors.
Velux Installation vs Replacement vs Repair: Which Service You Need
New opening: this page. Existing Velux: Velux replacement. Leak on a sound unit: flashing repair.
Fixed, Venting or Solar: Choosing Your Skylight Type
Velux FS for light, VS for manual venting, VSS for solar remote venting with rain sensor. VCS if you want hardwired keypad control.
Velux Installation Timeline in Toronto: What to Expect Week-by-Week
Week one consultation, weeks two to three delivery, install in a day. Permits add two to six weeks when framing is cut.
Why Toronto Homeowners Choose Our Velux Installers
VCI since 2004, correct kits every time and a registered warranty. Trust us, you’re in good hands.
