Flat rooflights are roof windows designed for flat or nearly flat roofs, available in fixed or opening styles and a range of sizes. They are commonly installed over hallways, kitchens, restaurants and other commercial spaces.

Flat rooflights are designed for flat or nearly flat roofs with a pitch below 15°. For pitched roofs, Rooflights & Roof Lanterns offers a wide range of suitable alternatives in our online catalogue.

Yes, if you choose an opening flat rooflight. When opened, warm air is drawn upward and out, cooling and drying the space below and reducing dependence on air conditioning.

Yes. Flat rooflights reduce the need for electric lighting and air conditioning, and are available with double or triple glazing and insulated frames that minimise heat transfer in both winter and summer.

We don't currently offer an installation service, but we can recommend a reliable contractor. Every flat rooflight also comes with detailed installation instructions to pass on to your installer.

Technically yes, but we strongly discourage it unless you have extensive roofing experience. In our experience, the vast majority of installation problems occur when homeowners attempt to install rooflights themselves.

Flat rooflights are one of the most popular types of rooflights and can often be found in kitchens, bathrooms, offices and commercial buildings where they are valued for the discreet daylighting, clean lines and ease of maintenance.

Roof lanterns are characterised by the way they rise from the edges toward a raised spine. Flat rooflights, by contrast, actually sit flush with the roof line. While you may need planning permission for flat roof lanterns, you will almost never need it for flat rooflights.

When the space below is flooded with natural light all day, home and business owners are able to reduce their dependence on artificial lighting, thereby reducing their carbon footprint and their energy bills.

Of course! They are well-suited for refurbishment projects as they improve daylight and thermal performance in existing homes and businesses without having to make significant structural changes.

Yes, flat rooflights are fully compliant with current UK building regulations regarding structural, thermal and safety concerns.

Yes, flat rooflights are available in a variety of different sizes, so there's sure to be one to suit your needs. They are also available in a variety of styles to meet different design requirements.

No. Maintenance requirements of flat rooflights are minimal and typically include little more than the occasional cleaning and checking of seals.

Yes, flat rooflights are commonly installed on commercial buildings. Restaurants, hotels, waiting areas and more are some of the most common choices for placement of flat rooflights.

Flat rooflights provide clean lines, excellent light penetration, low maintenance and classic looks without requiring you make major structural changes to your roof. If those sound good, peruse our entire collection of flat rooflights where you're certain to find one to your liking.