Flat Roof Lantern Construction

Flat glass rooflights flat roof windows are ideal for modern buildings as they have slim clean lines and contemporary frames that match well with the rest of the building s construction.

Flat roof lantern construction.

They also offer the advantage of being rarely seen from the garden and don t obstruct upstairs windows since they only have a 15cm upstand. The basic construction of a flat roof starts with roofing timber that is laid across two upright items usually two walls. Flat roofs usually come with a 10 to 20 year warranty but can last 25 years if you build the roofs right and maintain them using commonsense rules. This kerb is called an upstand the outside face of which allows the flat roofs external surfacing to lap up and form a weather tight junction.

This will give additional stability to the roof structure. All our roof lanterns shown on this website are designed to be fixed onto a kerb like detail which rises proud of the supporting flat roof assembly precisely at the open edge of the lantern aperture. Designs fabricates and installs glass roof systems. Glass roof systems and roof lanterns provide the appeal of a traditional conservatory.

Approval under the building regulations will generally be needed for the installation of a new rooflight for the following reasons. Old california lighting offers unique garden lighting built to order. Getting the balance right here is crucial as too much weight will inevitably lead to an unstable roofing structure. For additional stability you can also use steel joists that are built into one or both of the walls.

For the majority of people who would like a roof lantern it is sufficient for us to have basic information on size and design in order to give an estimate or quotation. Obviously any drawings and digital photographs are a great help as are all the other basic considerations such as the aspect of the building south facing use of the room. We have fabricated them for pool enclosures kitchens sitting rooms libraries stairwells and anywhere that natural light may enhance the aesthetic of your home or business. They allow for flexibility in wall design and window placement.

Roof lanterns are an alternative to flat glass rooflights. Our roof lanterns have a distinct and unique design that utilises the latest state of the art technology in structural silicone glazing. All of our garden lights come with led light bulbs and our lifetime guarantee. We offer themed lanterns and path lights with flowers dragonfly s hummingbirds and other garden creatures to bring the garden lights to life.

A rooflight is a window that is installed within a pitched roof or flat roof normally to give more light to rooms or spaces within the home. The glass is angled to a pitch creating two triangular end pieces and two trapezoidal long sides which create the distinctive roof lantern shape.