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Are Rooflights Suitable for All Roof Types?

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Are Rooflights Suitable for All Roof Types?

Rooflights are incredibly versatile and can be installed on most roof types. There may be rare instances, however, where the installation of a rooflight will be problematic. Not because of the rooflight itself, but because of the particulars of the roof in question. In this post, the team at Rooflights & Roof Lanterns explore the compatibility of rooflights with some common roof types.

Installing Rooflights on Different Types of Roofs

Let's look at the relative ease or difficulty of installing rooflights on different types of roofs.

Flat Roofs

Flat roofs are probably the easiest type of roof for installing rooflights. Flat roofs can accommodate most rooflight designs including domed and walk-on rooflights. The major consideration when it comes to flat roofs is making sure the waterproofing around the rooflight is faultless in order to prevent water that may accumulate on the flat roof from leaking through.

Pitched Roofs

Pitched roofs are another favourite roof design for installing rooflights. They lend themselves perfectly to the installation of skylights which can be opened to promote ventilation throughout the house. The compatibility of a rooflight with a pitched roof depends largely on the degree of pitch. Most manufacturers design their skylights to be installed on roofs with a 15° to 70° pitch.

Metal Roofs

It is not impossible to install rooflights on metal roofs but it usually entails the use of special techniques. You'll want to make sure the contractor you hire to install rooflights on your metal roof has done it before. That's because metal roofs provide unique challenges that must be addressed including thermal expansion and condensation issues.

Tiled Roofs

As with metal roofs, you'll want to be sure the contractor you choose to install rooflights on a tiled roof has experience with the process. It's especially important to pay attention to aligning and sealing the special flashings that are typically necessary. You also need to be sure the weight of the rooflight, when combined with the roof tiles, will not put too much stress on the roof.

Thatched Roofs

Due to the amount of modification that would need to be done to accommodate them, the installation of rooflights on thatched roof is not recommended.

To Learn More Contact Rooflights & Roof Lanterns

Rooflights are known for their versatility but you may need to use special techniques when installing them on certain roof types. To learn more about the benefits of installing rooflights on your home get in touch with the team at Rooflights & Roof Lanterns by calling 020 8087 2004.

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  • Josh Hartim