A roof light is flat velux style usually rectangular window inserted in a flat or a pitched roof.
Lantern light roof window.
Every time you have connection between two pieces of glass there will be potential for heat loss.
We understand that your home is unique and individual so we have produced what we believe to be the best offering in the market place with an option to suit every situation producing systems to fit inside your ceiling opening.
Roof lanterns offer expansive and attractive views of the sky.
Vale know that lanterns flat roof and dome windows are a fantastic way of getting light into those difficult areas within the home.
Nevertheless lanterns will often offer poorer insulation indicated on the product description by a twice as high uw value due to the many joints between the glazing panes in the product.
Active clear 1 2 u value glass.
Manufactured using similar techniques to our rooflight range utilising a qualicoat approved powder coated frame and structurally bonded glass this fixed roof window is designed to be fitted so that it sits in plane with the pitch of the roof.
They open up the ceiling to the sky maximising light flow and providing additional room height to alter the ergonomics of the room.
Hinged rooflights allow the unit to be manually or electrically operated for easy ventilation.
Whether you are wanting to flood a room with natural light or star gaze on clear night from the comfort of your sofa a roof lantern would be the perfect addition to any single story extension or bungalow with a flat roof.
Aluminium roof lanterns are a sleek eye catching addition flooding natural light into your new or existing property.
A roof lantern structure is an impressive architectural feature that adds a great deal of cachet and value to your home.
Manual and electric hinged rooflights are perfect for rooms and areas that require ventilation.
They can also save you money on energy bills thanks to thermal performance and solar gain making them one of the best performing rooflights on the market.
Both lanterns and flat roof windows can be well insulated.
Roof lanterns are a great way of bringing natural light into a room where wall space may be limited.
Lantern windows that can be opened allowing for extra ventilation.
Roof lanterns and roof lights can turn a small dark or uninteresting area into a light filled space that has the additional benefit of a striking architectural feature said jim who has over 30 years experience in window design.
Here you can browse all of the opening rooflights in our flat roof windows section.
Pros and cons of lantern windows pros.