Contact RLRL for Roof Lanterns in Leeds

Roof lanterns are designed to be installed on low-pitch or flat sections of roof. It is not recommended that they be installed on pitched roofs. If you want to install a roof window on a pitched roof, a skylight is a much better choice.

There is no hard and fast rule, but most roof lantern manufacturers recommend the roof lantern take up approximately 20% of the ceiling space in the room where they are to be installed. It's important to retain a sense of proportion with both the room and the rest of the house, and a roof lantern that is bigger may look oddly out of place.

That will depend on several factors. But if you have agreeable weather, if the section of roof where the roof lantern is to be installed is easily accessible, if no augmentation of the roof's structure is necessary and if you enlist an experienced contractor, it is likely your roof lantern can be installed in a single day.

If there is a chance the roof lantern will allow direct sunlight to enter the room, there are steps you can take to mitigate the threat of UV light to your furnishings. The most common solution is to install UV filters on the roof lantern. You can also install blinds that can be closed during times of peak sunlight. If you are worried about the room getting too hot, low-e filters are great at minimising heat transfer.

Because roof lanterns stand up from the roof line, planning permission is more likely to be required. But not in all instances. The best thing to do is to call your local authority and ask them. That said, if your home is a Listed building, or if it is located in a designated conservation area, planning permission will very likely be required.

We would strongly recommend against attempting a DIY installation of your roof lantern. DIY installations are the number 1 cause of leaks, structural problems with the roof and more. If you like, we can recommend an experienced contractor who can handle the installation for you.