Flat Roof Rooflights
Flat Roof Rooflights
Adding rooflights to the flat roof on your extension, outdoor office or garage is a great way to increase the amount of natural light in the space. Whether you are planning a new extension or looking to install flat roof lights in an existing roof, you have plenty of design options that will modernise and enhance the aesthetics of your property.
Rooflights for flat roofs are windows that are fitted into the ceiling, ranging from one window to a grid of multiple windows. One of the key benefits of installing a flat roof skylight is that the extra natural light makes the room look and feel more spacious. There are also health benefits of installing rooflights for flat roofs, as studies show that exposure to natural light is a mood booster.
Flat Roof Rooflights
Adding skylights to your flat roof
Many homeowners choose to have fixed flat rooflights fitted into their roofs, especially if there are restrictions on where wall windows can be installed. Flat roofs are ideal for rooflights, as the installation process is more straightforward than for pitched roofs.
The maintenance and upkeep for flat roof skylights is also generally easier, as they tend to be on ground floors that can be easily accessed for cleaning the glass. If you are considering adding a skylight to a flat roof, it will help to provide a modern appearance to any room.
One factor to consider when adding a fixed flat rooflight is that it will be more exposed to the weather than windows installed into exterior walls. This means that you should ensure that your rooflights are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions. At Rooflights and Skylights UK, all our rooflights are BS6375 - 1 - weather tested and are made with toughened safety glass and leak-free frames.
The cost of flat roof rooflights
The cost of flat roof rooflights can vary depending on size, number and how you choose to have them installed. Our roof window options start from £165 plus VAT and come with a complete 10 year guarantee.
Skylights for your flat roof
Our flat roof skylights are designed specifically for installation on flat roofs and the specific considerations for this type of roof. Our skylights are made with energy saving glass with U-value up to 7.0 for enhanced efficiency. The frame has a fully encapsulated, leak free design, which is water tight and safety tight.
Installing our rooflights on flat roofs
If you want to install your rooflight yourself, it is possible for anyone with a good standard of DIY skills, keeping your costs to a minimum. You can watch our installation video tutorial to see how easy it is:
Free Quote
Most local builders will be able to give you a quote for installation but we recommend that you ask to see some previous rooflight installation projects they have done. It is also a good idea to get at least three quotes from different companies.
Flat roof rooflight ideas
There are lots of different ways to enhance your living spaces with flat roof skylight windows. For some inspiration, these are some popular flat roof skylight ideas you might want to consider:
Add a central skylight above a kitchen island
If you have an island in the centre of your kitchen, installing a skylight above the area will draw focus to the feature. The additional natural light is ideal for areas where you are preparing food or sitting down to eat. Central placement also provides lighting balance and helps to create a more spacious and airy feel to the kitchen.
Create a rooflight grid design for optimal light distribution
Another great option for brightening up rooms that are smaller or have minimal light is to add a grid of rooflights. Placement around the corner areas of the room provide optimal light distribution and this design is perfect for living spaces where you spend a lot of time.
Increase natural light in an outdoor building
Outdoor buildings such as home offices, workshops or summer houses are the perfect place to have flat roof rooflights installed. Roof window positions can be designed to get optimal sunlight throughout the day, providing natural light that can boost productivity and reduce energy costs. These types of spaces are typically compact and adding skylights will open the room up and make it a more welcoming environment to work or relax in.
At Rooflights and Skylights UK, we can provide recommendations for how to enhance your property aesthetics and functionality with sleek, modern skylights. Whichever type of room you are looking to add a skylight to, we have a range of standard sizes, as well as custom sizes.
You can view our selection of frameless and framed skylights below or call us for a quote and to discuss your requirements in more detail.
Adding skylights to your flat roof
Many homeowners choose to have fixed flat rooflights fitted into their roofs, especially if there are restrictions on where wall windows can be installed. Flat roofs are ideal for rooflights, as the installation process is more straightforward than for pitched roofs.
The maintenance and upkeep for flat roof skylights is also generally easier, as they tend to be on ground floors that can be easily accessed for cleaning the glass. If you are considering adding a skylight to a flat roof, it will help to provide a modern appearance to any room.
One factor to consider when adding a fixed flat rooflight is that it will be more exposed to the weather than windows installed into exterior walls. This means that you should ensure that your rooflights are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions. At Rooflights and Skylights UK, all our rooflights are BS6375 - 1 - weather tested and are made with toughened safety glass and leak-free frames.
The cost of flat roof rooflights
The cost of flat roof rooflights can vary depending on size, number and how you choose to have them installed. Our roof window options start from £165 plus VAT and come with a complete 10 year guarantee.
Skylights for your flat roof
Our flat roof skylights are designed specifically for installation on flat roofs and the specific considerations for this type of roof. Our skylights are made with energy saving glass with U-value up to 7.0 for enhanced efficiency. The frame has a fully encapsulated, leak free design, which is water tight and safety tight.
Installing our rooflights on flat roofs
If you want to install your rooflight yourself, it is possible for anyone with a good standard of DIY skills, keeping your costs to a minimum. You can watch our installation video tutorial to see how easy it is:
Free Quote
Most local builders will be able to give you a quote for installation but we recommend that you ask to see some previous rooflight installation projects they have done. It is also a good idea to get at least three quotes from different companies.
Flat roof rooflight ideas
There are lots of different ways to enhance your living spaces with flat roof skylight windows. For some inspiration, these are some popular flat roof skylight ideas you might want to consider:
Add a central skylight above a kitchen island
If you have an island in the centre of your kitchen, installing a skylight above the area will draw focus to the feature. The additional natural light is ideal for areas where you are preparing food or sitting down to eat. Central placement also provides lighting balance and helps to create a more spacious and airy feel to the kitchen.
Create a rooflight grid design for optimal light distribution
Another great option for brightening up rooms that are smaller or have minimal light is to add a grid of rooflights. Placement around the corner areas of the room provide optimal light distribution and this design is perfect for living spaces where you spend a lot of time.
Increase natural light in an outdoor building
Outdoor buildings such as home offices, workshops or summer houses are the perfect place to have flat roof rooflights installed. Roof window positions can be designed to get optimal sunlight throughout the day, providing natural light that can boost productivity and reduce energy costs. These types of spaces are typically compact and adding skylights will open the room up and make it a more welcoming environment to work or relax in.
At Rooflights and Skylights UK, we can provide recommendations for how to enhance your property aesthetics and functionality with sleek, modern skylights. Whichever type of room you are looking to add a skylight to, we have a range of standard sizes, as well as custom sizes.
You can view our selection of frameless and framed skylights below or call us for a quote and to discuss your requirements in more detail.