FAKRO FTP-V U4 | super energy saving, triple glazed roof window

FAKRO FTP-V U4 - super energy saving, wooden roof window with air inlet.

FAKRO FTP-V U4 - a pivot, triple glazed roof window. Hinges mounted in the middle of it's height makes the operation easy and allow non-problematic window's outer pane cleaning. Vacuum impregnated and laquer-finished wood is durable, solid and moisture resistant. Pine finished FAKRO roof windows look excellent in classic interiors. TopSafe and ThermoPro technology for safety, better insulation and easier installation.

Benefits of FAKRO FTP-V U4 roof window

• Made from pine wood (knot-free), vacuum impregnated and coated with acrylic transparent lacquer - solid, durable, elegant, warm design;
• Color of exterior metal sheets - RAL 7022 - brown-grey.
• Possibility to rotate the sash to 180°
• Heat transfer coefficient of the window: Uw=1.1 W/m²K
• Anti-burglary topSafe system:
  • specially shaped and mounted hinges prevents from forcing of the hinges and sash
  • metal reinforcement makes break-in using a crowbar much more difficult
  • specially reinforced structure and locking parts.
• ThermoPro technology:
  • improved thermal insulation - lower heating bills, less warm losses
  • increased durability of wood - water drainage channels, protection from moisture
  • tightness of the window - 3rd and 4th tightness class
  • easier installation - new brackets make mounting quicker
• U4 glazing - super energy saving, 3 panes, filled with argon, sun rays reduction - 83%;
• 4 glazing seal provides additional tightness in extreme weather conditions and reduces the micro pulses of the cladding profiles during heavy rain

• Automatic air inlet - V40P type. t's presence allows to air flow without opening the window. It is very comfortable in rainy days, when roof window shouldn't be opened, or when it is really cold outside. It provides air exchange, wich is very important, if you want to avoid codensation. Efficiency: up to 49m³/h

• Elegant handle positioned on the lower part of the sash for easy operation, allows 2-positioned micro opening;
• Installation with flashing in roofs with pitches between 15° and 90°;
• Factory pre-fixed, lower angle brackets for installing the window in the roof;
• Wide range of internal and external accessories; the same as those used with wooden windows;
• Warranty
  • hail - lifetime warranty
  • whole window - 10 years
  • glazing - 20 years
  • hinges, fitting - 20 years

Do I need flashing? Which flashing to choose?

Flashings are essential for the correct installation of roof windows. It is a set of aluminium sheets, precisely designed, which ensures a durable and neat fit with the roof covering.The main task of the flashing is to drain water and snow away from the window and protect it against the wind. The basic color is Grey – brown (RAL 7022) - the same as window outside profiles, thanks to which FAKRO windows go well with standard colors of roofing materials. Flashings are used for connecting the windows with roofing and it is the roofing which decides about their selection. Below we present available FAKRO flashings:

There are following available flashings:

• Standard flashings, both can be used on roofs with pitches between 15° and 90°:
  •     EZV-A - to most common wavy, tiled roof coverings, with height up to 45 mm height. Works with roof tiles, wavy metal sheets, but also with flat tiles,
  •     ESV - for flat but thin roof coverings, up to 10mm = 2x 5mm. Work with roofing felt, shingle, slate or metal sheet.
• Thermo flashings - with additional insulation:

FAKRO Premium flashings
EHV-AT Thermo	EZV-FT Thermo	ELV-T Thermo	EBV-PT Thermo	ESV-T Thermo
For high – profiled coverings up to 90mm: ceramic and concrete roof tiles, metal roof tiles, thatch roof	For flat roof tile with thichness up to 45mm	For slate roof coverings 32mm (8+8mm or 16+16mm): plain tile, slate, shingle,	Steel Panel Sheet - with prefabricated (system) joints	Flat, thin roof coverings up to 10mm (2 layers x 5mm): asphalt bitumen & chippings, metal sheets, slate
Can be used on roofs with pitches between 15° and 90°	Can be used on roofs with pitches between 15° and 90°	Can be used on roofs with pitches between 15° and 90°	Can be used on roofs with pitches between 15° and 90°	Can be used on roofs with pitches between 15° and 90°

FAKRO accessories to roof windows

Each FAKRO roof window can be upgraded by external and internal accessories. FAKRO offers a lot of products from manual decorative blinds, through light control and heat protection to solar or electro Z-wave accessories. FAKRO offers wide range of designs and colors to cater to all tastes.

To choose the perfect FAKRO product you must precise what destination it should have. It is important to adjust the the roof window to your activity and preferrences. E.eg. in bedroom it is good to install blackout blind, thank's to which sun light, or moon light won't dusturb while sleeping. In an office, living room, kitchen, or bathroom, decorative blind will be enough - just to cover the glass and give the privacy. Anti heat blinds are perfect for all types of rooms. they will prevent from heat and will help to reduce temperature on the attic. Solar-powered and electro Z-wave products are dedicated for those who seek for comfortable, hi tech solutions, want to connect windows and blinds to smart home system or want to use ecological poducts. Also FAKRO solar powered and Z-Wave accessories are perfect for high-installed windows, where manual operation is difficult or not possible. Elegant remote controls will allow to set opening and closing properties.

Internal accessories

How to choose proper size of FAKRO accessories?

First af all you should check what size does your windows have. You can do it by checking the nameplate from the window. It is placed on the lower part of the sash, and you need to open the window to see it. After establishing the size ofthe window, just choose blind, awning blind, or shutter in the corresponding size.

Warning!
The size of e.g. 78x140 cm applies to roof window's size! The blind itself is smaller. Window's size can be found on the nameplate located at the top of the window. There is no need to measeure the window. Just read the size from the nameplate and order accessories in the corresponding size.

All the FAKRO accessories you can find here

What are differences between FAKRO FTP roof windows: