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VELUX Canada Deck-Mounted Skylights

Source-attributed comparison of VELUX Canada FS, VS, and VSS deck-mounted skylight families. Missing or configuration-dependent values stay explicit — no pricing, rankings, or invented installation requirements.

Comparing 3 published products

Identity

Canonical product and manufacturer relationships.

AttributeVELUX FS Fixed SkylightVELUX CanadaVELUX VS Manual Fresh Air SkylightVELUX CanadaVELUX VSS Solar-Powered Fresh Air SkylightVELUX Canada
Product identity and manufacturerCanonical published product family and manufacturer relationship.

VELUX FS Fixed Skylight · VELUX Canada

Verified manufacturer specification

GCN product catalog record

VELUX VS Manual Fresh Air Skylight · VELUX Canada

Verified manufacturer specification

GCN product catalog record

VELUX VSS Solar-Powered Fresh Air Skylight · VELUX Canada

Verified manufacturer specification

GCN product catalog record

Product identity and manufacturer

Canonical published product family and manufacturer relationship.

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX FS Fixed Skylight

    VELUX FS Fixed Skylight · VELUX Canada

    Verified manufacturer specification

    GCN product catalog record

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX VS Manual Fresh Air Skylight

    VELUX VS Manual Fresh Air Skylight · VELUX Canada

    Verified manufacturer specification

    GCN product catalog record

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX VSS Solar-Powered Fresh Air Skylight

    VELUX VSS Solar-Powered Fresh Air Skylight · VELUX Canada

    Verified manufacturer specification

    GCN product catalog record

Additional attributes

Further published comparison dimensions for this group.

AttributeVELUX FS Fixed SkylightVELUX CanadaVELUX VS Manual Fresh Air SkylightVELUX CanadaVELUX VSS Solar-Powered Fresh Air SkylightVELUX Canada
Opening and ventilationWhether the skylight opens to provide fresh-air ventilation.

Fixed; does not open for ventilation

Verified manufacturer specification

VELUX Canada FS product page

Opens for fresh-air ventilation (manual Fresh Air skylight)

Verified manufacturer specification

VELUX Canada VS product page

Opens for fresh-air ventilation (solar-powered Fresh Air skylight)

Verified manufacturer specification

VELUX Canada VSS product page
Operating mechanismHow the operable unit is opened and controlled.

None — fixed skylight

Verified manufacturer specification

VELUX Canada FS product page

Manual operation; package includes operator hook and insect screen. Out-of-reach rod and in-reach crank handle are sold separately

Verified manufacturer specification

VELUX Canada VS product page

Solar panel recharges a concealed battery-powered operator and control system; includes intelligent touchscreen remote and insect screens

Verified manufacturer specification

VELUX Canada VSS product page
Power requirementsManufacturer-stated power or energy source for operation.

None for the fixed skylight unit

Verified manufacturer specification

VELUX Canada FS product page

None for the manual operator

Verified manufacturer specification

VELUX Canada VS product page

Solar panel with highly efficient, fully concealed battery-powered operator; manufacturer states the unit is fully functional regardless of time of day

Verified manufacturer specification

VELUX Canada VSS product page
Rain sensorWhether an automatic rain-close sensor is documented for the family.

Not applicable — fixed unit does not open

Not applicable

VELUX Canada FS product page

Not disclosed for VS on the reviewed product page

Not disclosed

VELUX Canada VS product page

Integrated acoustic rain sensor closes the skylight during inclement weather

Verified manufacturer specification

VELUX Canada VSS product page
Roof pitchRoof pitch range documented with the listed flashing systems.

14°–85° for step, copper step, high-profile tile, and metal roof flashing systems listed on the product page

Verified manufacturer specification

Pitch range applies to the flashing systems listed on each product page.

VELUX Canada FS product page

14°–85° for step, copper step, high-profile tile, and metal roof flashing systems listed on the product page

Verified manufacturer specification

Pitch range applies to the flashing systems listed on each product page.

VELUX Canada VS product page

14°–85° for step, copper step, high-profile tile, and metal roof flashing systems listed on the product page

Verified manufacturer specification

Pitch range applies to the flashing systems listed on each product page.

VELUX Canada VSS product page
Installation and flashing considerationsMounting context and manufacturer-listed flashing systems.

Deck-mounted; flashing systems listed for asphalt shingles/wood shakes/slate (EDL), copper cladding (EDL copper), tile (EDW), and metal (EDM), each with adhesive underlayment

Verified manufacturer specification

Install only with the flashing and instructions applicable to the roofing material and mounting method. See VELUX Canada installation help.

VELUX Canada FS product page

Deck-mounted; flashing systems listed for asphalt shingles/wood shakes/slate (EDL), copper cladding (EDL copper), tile (EDW), metal (EDM), plus biepack/counter flashing (ECB)

Verified manufacturer specification

Install only with the flashing and instructions applicable to the roofing material and mounting method. See VELUX Canada installation help.

VELUX Canada VS product page

Flashing systems listed for asphalt shingles/wood shakes/slate (EDL), copper cladding (EDL copper), tile (EDW), metal (EDM), plus biepack/counter flashing (ECB). Manufacturer also states curb-mounted applications are available; this pilot compares the deck-mounted family context

Verified manufacturer specification

Install only with the flashing and instructions applicable to the roofing material and mounting method. See VELUX Canada installation help.

VELUX Canada VSS product page
Size availabilitySize codes published on the official VELUX Canada product pages.

A06, C01, C04, C06, C08, C12, D26, D06, M02, M04, M06, M08, S01, S06

Verified manufacturer specification

VELUX Canada FS product page

C01, C04, C06, C08, M02, M04, M06, M08, S01, S06

Verified manufacturer specification

VELUX Canada VS product page

C01, C04, C06, C08, M04, M06, M08, S01, S06

Verified manufacturer specification

VELUX Canada VSS product page
Glazing optionsFamily-level glazing options only where the reviewed pages disclose them.

Not disclosed as a comparable family-level option set on the reviewed VELUX Canada product pages

Not disclosed

Detailed glazing packages may exist in drawings/specifications by size or configuration; they were not verified as a comparable family-level claim for this pilot.

VELUX Canada FS product page

Not disclosed as a comparable family-level option set on the reviewed VELUX Canada product pages

Not disclosed

Detailed glazing packages may exist in drawings/specifications by size or configuration; they were not verified as a comparable family-level claim for this pilot.

VELUX Canada VS product page

Not disclosed as a comparable family-level option set on the reviewed VELUX Canada product pages

Not disclosed

Detailed glazing packages may exist in drawings/specifications by size or configuration; they were not verified as a comparable family-level claim for this pilot.

VELUX Canada VSS product page
Maintenance and access considerationsAccess and service considerations disclosed on reviewed manufacturer pages.

Manufacturer publishes FS installation instructions; factory-installed shades are optional. Specific cleaning or service intervals are not stated on the reviewed product page

Verified manufacturer specification

VELUX Canada FS product page

Manual operation may require a separately sold rod for out-of-reach units or a crank for in-reach units. Manufacturer publishes VS installation instructions; service intervals are not stated on the reviewed product page

Verified manufacturer specification

VELUX Canada VS product page

Remote and solar/battery operator add electronic components relative to fixed or manual units. Manufacturer publishes VSS installation instructions and control quick-start materials; battery service intervals are not stated on the reviewed product page

Verified manufacturer specification

VELUX Canada VSS product page

Opening and ventilation

Whether the skylight opens to provide fresh-air ventilation.

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX FS Fixed Skylight

    Fixed; does not open for ventilation

    Verified manufacturer specification

    VELUX Canada FS product page

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX VS Manual Fresh Air Skylight

    Opens for fresh-air ventilation (manual Fresh Air skylight)

    Verified manufacturer specification

    VELUX Canada VS product page

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX VSS Solar-Powered Fresh Air Skylight

    Opens for fresh-air ventilation (solar-powered Fresh Air skylight)

    Verified manufacturer specification

    VELUX Canada VSS product page

Operating mechanism

How the operable unit is opened and controlled.

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX FS Fixed Skylight

    None — fixed skylight

    Verified manufacturer specification

    VELUX Canada FS product page

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX VS Manual Fresh Air Skylight

    Manual operation; package includes operator hook and insect screen. Out-of-reach rod and in-reach crank handle are sold separately

    Verified manufacturer specification

    VELUX Canada VS product page

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX VSS Solar-Powered Fresh Air Skylight

    Solar panel recharges a concealed battery-powered operator and control system; includes intelligent touchscreen remote and insect screens

    Verified manufacturer specification

    VELUX Canada VSS product page

Power requirements

Manufacturer-stated power or energy source for operation.

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX FS Fixed Skylight

    None for the fixed skylight unit

    Verified manufacturer specification

    VELUX Canada FS product page

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX VS Manual Fresh Air Skylight

    None for the manual operator

    Verified manufacturer specification

    VELUX Canada VS product page

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX VSS Solar-Powered Fresh Air Skylight

    Solar panel with highly efficient, fully concealed battery-powered operator; manufacturer states the unit is fully functional regardless of time of day

    Verified manufacturer specification

    VELUX Canada VSS product page

Rain sensor

Whether an automatic rain-close sensor is documented for the family.

Roof pitch

Roof pitch range documented with the listed flashing systems.

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX FS Fixed Skylight

    14°–85° for step, copper step, high-profile tile, and metal roof flashing systems listed on the product page

    Verified manufacturer specification

    Pitch range applies to the flashing systems listed on each product page.

    VELUX Canada FS product page

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX VS Manual Fresh Air Skylight

    14°–85° for step, copper step, high-profile tile, and metal roof flashing systems listed on the product page

    Verified manufacturer specification

    Pitch range applies to the flashing systems listed on each product page.

    VELUX Canada VS product page

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX VSS Solar-Powered Fresh Air Skylight

    14°–85° for step, copper step, high-profile tile, and metal roof flashing systems listed on the product page

    Verified manufacturer specification

    Pitch range applies to the flashing systems listed on each product page.

    VELUX Canada VSS product page

Installation and flashing considerations

Mounting context and manufacturer-listed flashing systems.

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX FS Fixed Skylight

    Deck-mounted; flashing systems listed for asphalt shingles/wood shakes/slate (EDL), copper cladding (EDL copper), tile (EDW), and metal (EDM), each with adhesive underlayment

    Verified manufacturer specification

    Install only with the flashing and instructions applicable to the roofing material and mounting method. See VELUX Canada installation help.

    VELUX Canada FS product page

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX VS Manual Fresh Air Skylight

    Deck-mounted; flashing systems listed for asphalt shingles/wood shakes/slate (EDL), copper cladding (EDL copper), tile (EDW), metal (EDM), plus biepack/counter flashing (ECB)

    Verified manufacturer specification

    Install only with the flashing and instructions applicable to the roofing material and mounting method. See VELUX Canada installation help.

    VELUX Canada VS product page

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX VSS Solar-Powered Fresh Air Skylight

    Flashing systems listed for asphalt shingles/wood shakes/slate (EDL), copper cladding (EDL copper), tile (EDW), metal (EDM), plus biepack/counter flashing (ECB). Manufacturer also states curb-mounted applications are available; this pilot compares the deck-mounted family context

    Verified manufacturer specification

    Install only with the flashing and instructions applicable to the roofing material and mounting method. See VELUX Canada installation help.

    VELUX Canada VSS product page

Size availability

Size codes published on the official VELUX Canada product pages.

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX FS Fixed Skylight

    A06, C01, C04, C06, C08, C12, D26, D06, M02, M04, M06, M08, S01, S06

    Verified manufacturer specification

    VELUX Canada FS product page

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX VS Manual Fresh Air Skylight

    C01, C04, C06, C08, M02, M04, M06, M08, S01, S06

    Verified manufacturer specification

    VELUX Canada VS product page

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX VSS Solar-Powered Fresh Air Skylight

    C01, C04, C06, C08, M04, M06, M08, S01, S06

    Verified manufacturer specification

    VELUX Canada VSS product page

Glazing options

Family-level glazing options only where the reviewed pages disclose them.

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX FS Fixed Skylight

    Not disclosed as a comparable family-level option set on the reviewed VELUX Canada product pages

    Not disclosed

    Detailed glazing packages may exist in drawings/specifications by size or configuration; they were not verified as a comparable family-level claim for this pilot.

    VELUX Canada FS product page

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX VS Manual Fresh Air Skylight

    Not disclosed as a comparable family-level option set on the reviewed VELUX Canada product pages

    Not disclosed

    Detailed glazing packages may exist in drawings/specifications by size or configuration; they were not verified as a comparable family-level claim for this pilot.

    VELUX Canada VS product page

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX VSS Solar-Powered Fresh Air Skylight

    Not disclosed as a comparable family-level option set on the reviewed VELUX Canada product pages

    Not disclosed

    Detailed glazing packages may exist in drawings/specifications by size or configuration; they were not verified as a comparable family-level claim for this pilot.

    VELUX Canada VSS product page

Maintenance and access considerations

Access and service considerations disclosed on reviewed manufacturer pages.

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX FS Fixed Skylight

    Manufacturer publishes FS installation instructions; factory-installed shades are optional. Specific cleaning or service intervals are not stated on the reviewed product page

    Verified manufacturer specification

    VELUX Canada FS product page

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX VS Manual Fresh Air Skylight

    Manual operation may require a separately sold rod for out-of-reach units or a crank for in-reach units. Manufacturer publishes VS installation instructions; service intervals are not stated on the reviewed product page

    Verified manufacturer specification

    VELUX Canada VS product page

  • VELUX CanadaVELUX VSS Solar-Powered Fresh Air Skylight

    Remote and solar/battery operator add electronic components relative to fixed or manual units. Manufacturer publishes VSS installation instructions and control quick-start materials; battery service intervals are not stated on the reviewed product page

    Verified manufacturer specification

    VELUX Canada VSS product page

Decision-support distinctions

Evidence-backed differences that help frame evaluation. These are not rankings, scores, or purchase recommendations.

  • FS is fixed, VS opens manually for fresh air, and VSS opens with a solar-charged battery operator plus an integrated acoustic rain sensor.

    Supported by source 1, source 2, source 3.

  • Listed flashing systems for these families document a 14°–85° roof pitch range; VS and VSS pages also list biepack/counter flashing (ECB).

    Supported by source 1, source 2, source 3.

Comparison limitations

Boundaries that keep manufacturer-attributed evidence from being overstated.

  • All claims are manufacturer-reported from reviewed VELUX Canada pages dated for this pilot; they are not independently laboratory-verified here.
  • Glazing packages, thermal performance, pricing, lead times, and installer requirements are not invented when absent from the reviewed pages.
  • VSS is also stated as available curb-mounted; this comparison focuses on the deck-mounted family context.
  • Size codes differ by family; availability of a specific size must be confirmed against the current manufacturer size table.
  • No ranking, score, or preferred-product recommendation is computed.
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