Rooflight Installation for Commercial Spaces

Rooflights are not just for bringing light into dark residential spaces. They're also an outstanding choice for commercial spaces as well. They can make a commercial space more energy efficient, more worker-friendly and more valuable. But you should not just install any rooflight anywhere on the roof of your commercial building. In this post, we'll cover rooflight installation for commercial spaces and what you need to know.

Important Considerations Before Installing Rooflights on Commercial Buildings

Keep the following considerations in mind when planning to install rooflights on your commercial building:

Planning Permission

While the rules regarding the installation of rooflights on commercial buildings are not as strict as those governing their installation on private homes you may still need to obtain planning permission before installing rooflights on your industrial facility, mall or other commercial structure.

Design Specs

Before installing rooflights you need to determine which style and type is right for you. You'll need to consider size, shape, the type of glazing and whether the rooflight needs to open or not. That last consideration is important since rooflights can greatly enhance internal ventilation.

Will Your Roof Support the Weight

Many times, roofs on warehouses and other large commercial facilities are little more than corrugated metal. While a single rooflight is not typically very heavy installing several of them may prove too much for such a roof as constituted, meaning you may have to buttress the roof prior to installation.

Safety Considerations

Safety is a primary consideration in commercial facilities. With that in mind, you'll need to make sure the rooflights you choose will be safe for maintenance workers to walk around and that said rooflights will be able to withstand the worst of your local weather. 

Maintenance

The rooflights you install above your commercial space need to be easily accessible and easy to maintain and clean. In some cases, the glazing you choose will depend at least in part on how often you suspect you will need to clean them, since some materials scratch easier than others.

Contact Rooflights Roof Lanterns for Commercial Rooflights

Installing rooflights on commercial buildings can greatly increase energy efficiency while making the space more inviting and valuable. But you shouldn't install a given rooflight unless you've weighed the above considerations first. To learn more about our collection of rooflights for commercial spaces peruse our online catalogue or give us a call on 020 8087 2004.

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