The History of Dakea

In 2012, Altaterra introduced the Dakea brand to the market in response to the needs of professionals looking for high-quality roof windows at a reasonable price.

The first Dakea products were designed with easy installation, durability and solid quality in mind — features especially important for roofers and installation teams working on different types of roofs.

Just one year after its debut, the brand was present in many European markets.

A growing distribution network and increasing interest from professionals helped Dakea become a recognized roof window brand in Central and Western Europe.

In 2016, we launched the Dakea Champions Academy, a training platform supporting the development of technical knowledge among sales teams and trade partners.

The programme aimed to improve skills and promote best practices in selecting and installing roof windows. It was one of the first modern online training programmes in the roofing industry and strengthened Dakea’s position as a manufacturer closely connected with its distribution network and genuinely supporting its partners.

One of Dakea’s pillars is quality confirmed by technical testing. The brand’s products are designed to withstand the conditions roof windows face in real buildings.

In 2017, we carried out a series of demanding laboratory tests confirming the resistance of roof windows to extreme conditions. Each test was documented in a video showing how Dakea windows performed against different factors.

The results confirmed the high durability of the construction and the windows’ ability to perform even in very demanding weather conditions.

In 2020, we launched Dakea Trade Matters — a programme of free, practical downloadable materials created for professionals in the roofing industry. Since the programme started, we have prepared guides covering a wide range of topics: from finance, reputation building and cost management to flashing selection, loft conversions and other practical tips useful in everyday work. Later, the programme was renamed On The House, but its main goal remained the same: to share knowledge and tools that genuinely support professionals.

As the Dakea brand grew, it gradually expanded its product portfolio, responding to the needs of the construction market, trade partners and professionals.

Our range expanded with new-generation products such as flat roof windows, Smoke Vent Energy smoke ventilation roof windows, Vision knee wall windows and Vertica Energy.

As a result, Dakea can offer partners a more complete portfolio, making it easier to match products with different projects, technical conditions and customer expectations.

As a brand operating in the construction industry, Dakea considers the environmental impact of its products and distribution. In 2022, we summarized our first progress in sustainability, presenting actions carried out at brand and group level.

These include, among others, responsible material selection, reducing the impact of packaging and printed materials, and developing solutions that support more efficient energy use in buildings.

In the following years, we strengthened our online activities to support trade partners, distributors, roofers and sales teams even better in their everyday work.

By adapting the website to the needs of the industry, Dakea provides partners with stronger sales and educational support — from content that makes customer conversations easier to information that helps select the right products even before direct contact takes place.

The website remains an important B2B support tool: we continuously develop its usability so that partners can access technical data, product materials and information needed in the sales process more quickly.