A passion for daylight, fresh air and better living environments. That’s what started our company more than 70 years ago. And it’s still what drives us forward.

In 1941, entrepreneur and inventor Villum Kann Rasmussen came up with an idea that would transform dark attics into liveable spaces full of daylight and fresh air.

His first roof window was patented in 1942. He came up with a distinctive name that brought out the key benefits of his solution: ‘VE’ short for ventilation and ‘LUX’ latin for light. VELUX.

Within a few decades, Villum Kann Rasmussen and his team opened the roofs of homes and workplaces all over Europe and America, making the VELUX brand a household name synonymous with functional, high-quality design.

A true humanitarian and a pioneer

‘KR’, as he was popularly known among his team, was a true visionary. His pioneering spirit extended beyond product design. A first-mover in responsible business conduct, he set down the Model Company Objective, which still defines the way we do business today.

A true humanitarian, he made sure his company gave back to society, setting up two foundations to support research as well as scientific, cultural and social purposes.​

Explore our history timeline:

1941-1951: Inventor and entrepreneur

1952-1962: The economic miracle

1963-1972: Setting new standards

1973-1988: Innovation in energy efficiency

1989-1999: A new Europe emerges

2000-2007: Bringing light to life

2008 - today: Meeting global challenges

Copper pan-flashed



Fixed skylight - model QFT
An economical choice for visually expanding areas such as hallways, stairwells, and other closed-in dark spaces that can be transformed with daylight and sky views.

• Pre-finished white paintable interior.
• Cut-flush curbs available.
• Energy efficient LoE2 dual pane with argon



Manual venting skylight - model QVT
An economical solution for bringing abundant natural light and fresh air into the home.

• Opens and closes manually with VELUX control rods (sold separately) when out of reach.
• Smooth-turning handle is available (sold separately) when the skylight is installed within reach. (Part #ZZZ 190)
• 6’ - 10’ telescoping skylight pole is sold separately for out of reach applications. (Part #ZCT 300)
• Pre-finished white paintable interior.
• Cut-flush curbs available.
• Energy efficient LoE2 dual pane with argon

Electric venting skylight - model QET*
Designed for out of reach applications to bring in abundant natural light and opens to let in fresh air with the touch of a button. As stale, humid air is released, homes feel comfortable anytime day or night.

• Wall-mountable slimline remote control included.
• Wall mounted keypad is optional.
• Pre-attached motor and transformer.
• Pre-finished white paintable interior.
• Single hard wire that connects into a standard junction box.
• Only uses .5 amp of power and does not require a designated circuit.
• Dual rain sensors automatically close the skylight during inclement weather.
• Energy efficient LoE2 dual pane with argon

* Glazing Note: The QET is intended for out of reach applications and is only available with laminated low-E Argon filled glazing. This glazing eliminates the need to install a structural screen below the skylight as required by most building codes when non-laminated glass is used high overhead. 

Replacement hatches - model IPT

• Replaces VELUX, Thermo-vu and all other manufactures of copper pan skylight hatches.
• Wall mounted keypad is optional.
• Welded outer frame is powder coated and baked for lasting beauty and protection.
• Welded PVC inner frame with santoprene gasket provides an efficient thermal break to insure a water tight seal.
• Energy efficient LoE2 glass. Dual pane with argon.
• Available in LoE2 tempered and LoE2 laminated glass.
• Custom sizes available.
• Replaces all manufacturers standard sizes.
• We require outside curb dimension.
• All hatches come with hinge bars.
• We now offer 45½" sizes for replacement of other manufacturer hatches. These are in stock at our Long Island distribution center.

The VELUX deck mounted and now curb mounted product family is designated The No Leak Skylight. It carries the new 10-year installation warranty plus 20 years on glass, 10 years on product, and five years on blinds and controls. Features include 3 layers of water protection – advanced LoE3 glass for better energy efficiency, higher visible light transmittance, and improved solar heat gain performance – money-saving pre-finished white frames and sashes – pre-mounted brackets for quick installation of sunscreen blinds – lower roof profile with an updated curved architectural design – and a neutral gray color to blend with most roof materials and colors.  

The pre-attached deck seal on all deck mounted skylights provides a seal between the frame and roof deck for a leak-proof installation.

Adhesive underlayment for secondary water protection against the harshest weather conditions.

Engineered flashing for easy installation and primary water protection.

A pre-attached skylight gasket provides a tight seal between a standard site-built curb and the skylight that caps off a leak-proof installation for curb mounted skylights.

Adhesive underlayment for secondary water protection against the harshest weather conditions for standard site-built curbs.

Engineered flashing for easy installation and primary water protection.