Fixed rooflights on pitched roof
LIsa James
7 years ago
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Comments (16)If you're leaning more towards a pitched roof, perhaps you could extend your glazing right up into the gable to maximize the light coming in. I've attached a couple of images of projects where we have done just that. The first was necessary due to it being a listed building so we suggested an additional tiled roof would be more in keeping than, for example, a flat roof with a roof lantern. The second was on a lovely Victorian terrace in Coggeshall and again, we suggested echoing the original architecture with a pitched roof and glazed gable. If you would prefer an orangery style extension, despite some previous comments it is definitely possible to have a space that is a nice even temperature all year round, doesn't collect lots of flies and doesn't leak. We have built these for 30 years. All of our roof lanterns are available with solar controlled glass and motorised vents, plus the combination of masonry and glass (as opposed to a traditional conservatory which is mostly glass) provides a a more consistent room temperature anyway. We offer a 10 year guarantee on our joinery, glass and paint coatings (parts and labour) - that's how confident we are that it won't leak. We also use Accoya wood in our products which is incredibly durable, stable, moisture resistant, fungus proof, inedible to insects and thus incredibly low maintenance. It's definitely worth googling Accoya if you're considering going for a structure that incorporates timber joinery....See MoreIf you’re trying to decide on the right rooflights for your home...
Comments (0)Specifying frameless rooflights and roof windows If you’re trying to decide on the right rooflights for a project, be sure to take some time to consider the benefits of specifying frameless rooflights. After all, your choice of rooflight will have a big impact on the overall appearance of the property – both inside and out – as well as the amount of natural light that’s able to fill the space. Frameless rooflights (and roof windows) are designed to allow the maximum amount of light into a space. They feature minimal fixings and frames, so all you see when you look up is a clear expanse of glass. What are the benefits of specifying a frameless rooflight? There are plenty of reasons to opt for a frameless rooflight – from aesthetics to saving energy. These include: Uninterrupted views – A frameless design means that when a building occupant looks through the rooflight, all they see is the beautiful sky above. There’s no frame to block any part of the view, ensuring a much more open and airy feel. Boost natural light – Daylight is believed to provide a number of benefits to the health and wellbeing of building occupants. Plus, it’s a cost- and carbon-free alternative to electric lights. Opting for a frameless rooflight will ensure the maximum amount of sunlight can shine into the room. You can even install several units adjacent to one another, creating a glazed ceiling that vastly increases the natural light. Architecturally attractive – A bulky frame can stand out and be a bit of an eye-sore that negatively affects both the interior design and the exterior appearance of the building. With a frameless rooflight, however, you can enjoy a much more streamlined appearance and, as mentioned above, several can be installed together, which can create a striking architectural feature. Easy installation – Frameless rooflights are often much easier to install and don’t need complicated flashing kits that require partial disassembly of the unit prior to install. This means that less tools are needed to complete the installation, it’s quicker and less likely to leak. Is a frameless rooflight right for my project? Glazing Vision’s frameless rooflights have been successfully installed in hundreds of projects in the UK, Europe and the United States, ranging from a Passivhaus in West London, through to commercial applications, public buildings and educational settings such as the Ashton 6th Form College in Lancashire. Our product collection includes items suitable for both pitched and flat roofs, and they can be used for providing natural light and ventilation, as well as access. They’re available with double- or triple-glazing, as well as heated or switchable glass. And, with the right specification, frameless rooflights can also be safe for walking across. Flushglaze rooflights have a frameless appearance on the inside and a minimalist look on the outside – there are no bulky capping systems to trap dirt or spoil the view. The maximum aperture size is variable, depending on the rest of the specification. Pitchglaze roof windows can be used for roofs with pitches between 15° and 60°, and with apertures measuring up to 3 metres squared. Pitchvent is our latest range of roof windows is a ventilation roof window for pitched roofs. These roof windows are available as either manually operated unit or chain-actuated systems, where the mechanism is hidden within the framework. This means that minimal internal framing is visible, but this is colour matched to the interior finish and designed to be fitted flush, providing a ‘frameless’ appearance. To find out more about our range of frameless rooflights, please download our product data sheets – or get in touch with a member of our technical team to discuss your project in more detail....See Morelighting issues over dining table as rooflight in the way
Comments (38)Understood :-) you may be surprised at our costings though, everything we do is handmade but at a reasonable cost as its all done in house, sometimes words like bespoke, custom, crystal and chandelier tend to mean high prices but not with us. If you want to explore your options with me just let me know, no commitment or expectations. You can check out some of the work I've done on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/littlejohnlighting/...See MoreSide return extension roof & rooflight advice
Comments (4)Our side return extension is similar. We went with a pitch roof and velux windows - this is partly because it was about 10 years ago and we didn’t think about these things, and partly because we’re in a conservation area and the planners wanted the roofline to look as traditional as possible. The positives about the velux windows is that they are relatively easy to clean (although we left a small path along the side - so that helps!). There’s no getting away from the fact that the room is quite dark - we always seem to have to have lights on, and now I wish we had much bigger windows. My brother has literally just finished his side return and gone for the flat roof and flat roof lights. It looks amazing - but like yours, he has no path and cleaning them is going to be a real pain. Regarding the neighbours - the velux windows nearest the main part of the house are overlooked - but really not very much - when sitting underneath you need to strain your neck to see the neighbours back bedroom. It really isn’t a problem, and unless your neighbours spend their time in their back bedroom spying down on you, I can’t see it being an issue at all!!...See More
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7 years agoHi Lisa,
We do glass roofs up to a 45-degree pitch; please see attached photo which has an approximate 18-degree pitch. If you would like a quotation or more information please get in touch: 0208 997 2448
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