Roof lanterns
Roof lanterns for extensions and orangeries.
A roof lantern floods the room with natural light while sitting above the flat roof plane - connecting inside and outside without sacrificing thermal efficiency or security when specified correctly.
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Lantern rooflights
From kitchen extensions to orangery lanterns
Lanterns suit flat-roof extensions where you want height and drama without losing wall space to windows.
We supply and fit aluminium and uPVC lanterns including Korniche and Atlas ranges - from compact 1 x 1 m units up to large rectangular designs. Slimline aluminium, pyramid and square formats are available across Staffordshire, Cheshire and nearby counties.
- Korniche and Atlas supplier routes
- RAL colours with gloss, satin or matt
- Dual-colour inside and outside
- Self-cleaning glass on selected models
- uPVC or slimline aluminium frames
- Multiple lanterns in a row when one unit would look oversized
Specification
Size, aspect and proportion
Too large a lantern on a south-facing room can overheat; too small underwhelms a big extension.
Consultants size lanterns with room use and orientation in mind. Two smaller lanterns can balance elevation proportions better than one oversized unit.
- North-facing rooms often suit larger glazing
- South-facing rooms may need tint or reduced area
- Security and ventilation hardware named
- Internal plaster upstand and lighting allowance
What the quote should cover
Roof lantern engineering, glass and installation
Lantern cost is driven by span, frame material and glazing - not just square metres.
Design and size
Rectangular, square or pyramid forms with span limits stated by the manufacturer for your opening.
Thermal glazing
Tinted, neutral or self-cleaning packs with U-values appropriate to the room below.
Brand and finish
Korniche aluminium lanterns and Atlas contemporary ranges with powder-coated finish.
Final specification is confirmed on survey and written on the itemised quote.
Lantern, flat light or lean-to?
Roof lantern FAQs
Questions
Roof glazing and replacement - surveyed before manufacture.
Roof FAQs.
01What materials are your roof lanterns made from?
Aluminium and uPVC, including architect-grade Korniche aluminium lanterns. Finish and colour are confirmed on the written quote.
02What colour options are available?
Aluminium lanterns are typically available across RAL colours in gloss, satin or matt powder coat, including dual colours inside and out.
03Are glass roof lanterns easy to maintain?
Selected models use self-cleaning glass that reacts with UV light to break down dirt, reducing cleaning frequency.
04How big should the roof lantern be?
Consider room size, aspect and use. A north-facing room may benefit from a larger lantern; a south-facing room may need a smaller area or tint. Multiple smaller lanterns can suit wide extensions better than one oversized unit.
05Can you quote without visiting?
Yes. Send outside photographs, rough sizes and the number of openings for a first written price. The survey then confirms manufacture sizes, access, thresholds and finishing details before anything is ordered.
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