Contact Rooflights & Roof Lanterns (RLRL)

In spite of the name that suggests it may light up like a standard lantern, a roof lantern doesn't produce light, but instead allows natural light in to fill the space below. The name stems from both their function (to bring light into a dark space) and their design, which typically includes numerous panes of glass arrayed around a raised spine.

Yes. Provided, of course, that the roof above the kitchen is flat or nearly-flat. Many homeowners in Bristol use roof lanterns to brighten up their kitchen space and make the space feel larger than it is. It's also common to use roof lanterns to create a focal point that the rest of the kitchen revolves around.

Roof lanterns should be installed on flat or nearly-flat roofs. Most loft spaces are under steeply pitched sections of roof, which means they are not good candidates for roof lantern installation. A better choice for a loft space is a skylight, which is designed to sit comfortably on a steep section of roof.

If you have reason to believe the roof lantern will allow direct sunlight into a space you can get your roof lantern with UV filters installed that will prevent ultraviolet light from the sun from penetrating the space and overheating it. UV filters will also protect the furnishings under the roof lantern. You also have the option of installing blinds on the roof lantern that can be closed during times of peak sunlight.

Yes. Roof lanterns are a great way to reduce your dependence on electric light and save money on your monthly energy bills. Exactly how much is saved will vary from home to home. But if the space below was previously dependent on artificial light during the day, the savings may be significant.

Many roof lanterns are available with windows that open. Roof lanterns that open will greatly improve the ventilation in your home. This will have several benefits, including drying out the house (which will help save your furnishings and prevent mould and mildew) and allowing you to turn off the air conditioner now and then to save even more on your energy bill.