A roof window is easy and safe to install. All you have to do is secure the working area and have the right tools at hand.

It is very simple to install a roof and you do not need very much preparation. You only need to make sure you have the right tools and that appropriate safety measures are in place

Tool list

You do not need any fancy tools to install a roof window - a standard tool kit will do the job. Below you will find an image with the tools normally required to install a roof window.

Safety during installation

Goggles, mask, gloves
Wear suitable protective equipment

You can normally complete the installation of a roof window from the inside of the house, and scaffolding is therefore not considered necessary. However, as with all construction there is a risk that objects might be dropped from the roof (hammer, tiles etc). We therefore recommend that you never leave any object resting on the external face of the roof, and that any area at risk should be sectioned off to minimize the risk.

We also recommend that you wear safety masks and goggles, when cutting any internal materials in the roof or when cutting tiles.

We also recommend using temporary support battens whilst placing the window frame.