Charlottechicken Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Just had my home insurance renewal documents and noticed for the first time that they now specify key operated locks on all ground floor and accessible skylights Mine are ground floor and not very accessible without a long ladder, but I can't take a chance on the insurance being null and void. I think this might have been introduced last May time, so it's the first I've come across it. The proper Velux locks look difficult to fit without the right tools and with the windows in situ (and they are expensive), so I'm going to have to trawl through Wickes tomorrow to see if I can find something suitable. I'm miffed as the windows are only two years old Anyone else have Velux windows they are going to have to retro fit locks to? Grrrr, another job to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 (edited) here you go the only snag with putting keyed locks on rooflights is if they are higher than you can reach to unlock them then you might as well screw them up http://www.wickes.co.uk/bin/venda?ex=co_wizr-locayta&template=wz_locayta&pageno=1&perpage=9&collate=cat%3Aivtype%3Aprice%3Apdxtpromotion&refine_sort_alph=pdxtdoorwid&threshold=90&fieldrtype=type&termtextrtype=invt&typertype=exact&typekeywordsearch=keyword&termtextkeywordsearch=window+locks Edited February 5, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Sorry I can't help Claire. Mine are up in a 2nd floor roof, so I'd take my hat off to anyone who could get through them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 the only snag with putting keyed locks on rooflights is if they are higher than you can reach to unlock them then you might as well screw them up Exactly Fortunately, I keep a step ladder nearby so can unlock the windows when I know I'll be around all day. I'm going to email Velux and ask them about their window safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 Just thought I would update on this (if anyone is interested!) as I think I have an answer. Someone has pointed out to me that by accessible, insurers usually mean on foot. Therefore, as my windows are at least 12 feet above ground level outside (the same height as the sills of the upstairs windows), and there is no other low roof one could gain access from, they are not accessible windows. Obviously, if I get an insurance quote from another company and it has the same clause, I will phone to clarify their definition of 'accessible'. Hope that makes sense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I was wondering how you got. looks like a result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
