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Rooflights

There is beauty in a glass ceiling. A rooflight can bring in light – up to three times as much as a normal window because of its sky-facing orientation. And then there’s the view; of blue skies and gusting clouds, the dapples of leaves from nearby trees, the white confetti of snow, and the unusual angle of your house. There are many styles of rooflights, lanterns and windows and many reasons to have one...or two or three.

If you’re looking to the loft to get extra space, a conversion will usually require one or more windows in the roof to bring daylight and ventilation into your new room or suite. In large extensions, a well-placed rooflight can ensure there’s no risk of it feeling dark in the heart of the home, bringing light to every part of your room.

When it comes to lighting awkward spaces, a rooflight can overcome it in stunning style. It can send sunlight

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