The Lifespan of Rooflights: How Long Do They Last?
The Lifespan of Rooflights: How Long Do They Last?
The rooflights you purchase from Rooflights & Roof Lanterns will enhance the look and experience of your home for many years. In addition, each or our rooflights comes with a generous warranty on build quality and materials, so in the extremely unlikely event of a problem, you're covered. That said, a lot of customers want us to put a number on exactly how many years our rooflights will last. That's difficult because there are a variety of things that can affect the lifespan of a rooflight, and we'll go through them now.
Overall Quality
Not all rooflights are created equal. You can get rooflights at the home improvement centre, for instance, that look great but shortly after installing them, you realise looks aren't everything and you spend the next several years chasing one problem after another. Every rooflight we sell is rigorously engineered to exacting specifications and designed to last up to 20 years and more.
Quality of the Installation
It's important that you find a contractor to install your rooflights that has done it before and has references to back him up. If they can't provide references you should give them a pass. That's because even the highest quality rooflight can suffer a shortened lifespan if it's not installed properly.
Environmental Factors
Every rooflight we sell is built to last, but there isn't much that can be done if, during an extreme weather event, a tree branch falls on it, shattering the glass and damaging the framework. Hail storms, (which are not uncommon in the UK, especially in the western portion of Britain) can also cause structural damage to a rooflight frame as well as the glazing.
A Lack of Maintenance
Our rooflights require very little attention, but they are not completely maintenance-free. You should clean them regularly, and while cleaning them, check for damage and remove any leaves, branches and other debris that may collect around them. Failing to do basic maintenance can result in small issues blossoming into major problems.
For Long-Lasting Rooflights, Trust Rooflights & Roof Lanterns
The rooflights we sell are designed to last 20+ years under optimal conditions. However, environmental factors, poor maintenance and other issues may result in the kind of damage that undermines the rooflight's integrity and shortens its lifespan. Another reason rooflights don't last is because they're poorly made. You won't ever have that problem when you buy from RLRL. To learn more give us a call today on 020 8087 2004.
- Josh Hartim
