Neeranam 8,230 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 I'm planning to build a small extension to one room and have a skylight window. Has anyone seen any of this type(picture attached) in any of the large homestores in Thailand? Ideally, I want one with good soundproofing. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Peterw42 13,649 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 You may not find one off the shelf but there are lots of window/door manufactures that would make one on spec. My brother in-law just got new windows and doors retrofitted to an old house, everything was measured then custom made. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Daffy D 2,070 Posted January 25 Popular Post Share Posted January 25 2 hours ago, Neeranam said: I'm planning to build a small extension to one room and have a skylight window. Has anyone seen any of this type(picture attached) in any of the large homestores in Thailand? Ideally, I want one with good soundproofing. It's going to generate a lot of heat. Unless you can shade it from the outside I would not recommend it 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Neeranam 8,230 Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 10 minutes ago, Daffy D said: It's going to generate a lot of heat. Unless you can shade it from the outside I would not recommend it It's only going to be a small added room, approx 5x3 m. Link to post Share on other sites
Neeranam 8,230 Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 2 hours ago, Peterw42 said: You may not find one off the shelf but there are lots of window/door manufactures that would make one on spec. My brother in-law just got new windows and doors retrofitted to an old house, everything was measured then custom made. Thanks. Do you know if the have double glazing? Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowtail 1,240 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 (edited) 4 hours ago, Neeranam said: Ideally, I want one with good soundproofing. Are you close to the airport? Edited January 25 by Yellowtail clarity Link to post Share on other sites
MAF666 79 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 I have renovated 5 Victorian terraces in Sydney CBD. A loft conversion using 6 Danish Velux windows was always the solution. Double glazed glass with blackout shades was suitable for ~40* Sydney weather. Noise and sunlight is also attenuated. Agree that you could have these windows custom built in Thailand. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
millymoopoo 150 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 On 1/25/2021 at 9:45 PM, MAF666 said: Velux Agreed, these European windows are double glazed, reducing heat and noise. And a holland blind through a small pulley at the bottom end would add extra heat insulation on those very hot days, if need be. I doubt a local window specialist would be able to make them as the specialist hinging, sealing and double glazing may well be beyond capability. May be worthwhile looking on their website and making an enquiry about local supply. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
rwill 1,404 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 The main thing I would be worried about is water leaking in around it. Also what type of roof do you have? With the typical concrete roof tiles I think it may be difficult to do. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Peterphuket 650 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 On 1/25/2021 at 8:47 AM, Neeranam said: I'm planning to build a small extension to one room and have a skylight window. Has anyone seen any of this type(picture attached) in any of the large homestores in Thailand? Ideally, I want one with good soundproofing. This looks like Velux. Very good windows I remember. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
tao40 3 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 The Velux brand that others have mentioned is the way to go, if they are available in Thailand. They offer the proper flashing kits for them, for different types of roofing materials. The flashing is critical to have a leak free skylight, don't depend on caulk, it will eventually fail. Link to post Share on other sites
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