I've a Velux GGL-9 skylight which I'm interested in temporarily
removing, from inside the house, in order to get better access to the
roof.

Attached to the window hinges are two curved metal plates that slot into
a metal frame on the fixed surround. AFAICS it's simply a slot-headed
screw bolt near the end of each plate that prevents the window from
being removed. Screwing them both in slightly so as to be flush with
the plate looks as if it will allow the window to be lifted out.

Can anyone please confirm that this is so and easily done and, more
importantly, that slotting the window back in again afterwards shouldn't
be problematic.

On Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:07:38 +0100 Lemmy wrote :
Attached to the window hinges are two curved metal plates that slot into
a metal frame on the fixed surround. AFAICS it's simply a slot-headed
screw bolt near the end of each plate that prevents the window from
being removed. Screwing them both in slightly so as to be flush with
the plate looks as if it will allow the window to be lifted out.

Yes, you screw them flush and the tongues will slide free

Can anyone please confirm that this is so and easily done and, more
importantly, that slotting the window back in again afterwards shouldn't
be problematic.

Getting them back is harder - two pairs of hands makes it easier.

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Tony Bryer SDA UK 'Software to build on' http://www.sda.co.uk

Lemmy wrote in


I've a Velux GGL-9 skylight which I'm interested in temporarily
removing, from inside the house, in order to get better access to the
roof.

Attached to the window hinges are two curved metal plates that slot
into a metal frame on the fixed surround. AFAICS it's simply a
slot-headed screw bolt near the end of each plate that prevents the
window from being removed. Screwing them both in slightly so as to
be flush with the plate looks as if it will allow the window to be
lifted out.

Can anyone please confirm that this is so and easily done

Absolutely right

and, more
importantly, that slotting the window back in again afterwards
shouldn't be problematic.

Not problematic but can be a problem - quite heavy, likely to involve you
lifting, holding (often at arms' length) and manoeuvring in an awkward
space. I'd suggest a two person approach for the reinstall. At least have a
restraint of some kind to stop the window plummeting earthward in event of
your losing your grip.

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