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Roof Lanterns in Manchester

Manchester is one of the world's northernmost large cities. It is nearly as far north as Moscow and further north than Montreal Canada and Sapporo Japan. That extreme northern latitude means that, from September to June, sunlight is a precious commodity. Roof lanterns by Rooflights & Roof Lanterns are the ideal way to increase the amount of natural light in your Manchester home while at the same time enhancing both its kerb appeal and market value.

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Roof lanterns are composed of a series of double glazed panels that rise at the centre and capture light at all hours of the daytime. They are the perfect addition to your Orangerie, but they will work beautifully on any flat portion of your roof. They can open up a space vertically endowing the average living room, library, kitchen or bedroom with an airy, luxurious quality that harkens back to a more civilised time. When you order a roof lantern or roof lanterns from Rooflights & Roof Lanterns you can be certain they will be installed with expert precision and provide decades of reliable service. Our roof lanterns are engineered to exacting tolerances and will not flinch when faced with the enervating forces of the northern English climate. The design of our roof lanterns is such that they optimise light penetration. Framing elements are fashioned from ultra-durable aircraft aluminium that enables us to keep them thin without compromising their decorative integrity. The design is stylistically neutral, meaning it will work with any type of home design from Georgian to Victorian, Edwardian, modern and postmodern. 

Why Choose Rooflights & Roof Lanterns (RLRL)?

With nearly 25 years in the glass and glazing industry, you will be hard-pressed to find a more experienced, more qualified company to produce and install your roof lanterns. Our high-quality roof lanterns are tailored to the specifics of your home so you can be certain they will be properly proportioned and never look out of place. 

Find out why we have received hundreds of 5-star reviews for our products and service and why so many of our customers recommend us to their friends, family and neighbours. Roof Lanterns in Manchester bring the light on even the gloomiest days and will transform how you experience your home from day 1. Get in touch today by calling us on 020 8087 2004 or write to us at info@rlrl.co.uk.

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Roof Lanterns Manchester FAQs

The benefits of installing a roof lantern include a more energy-efficient home, lower energy bills, a brighter interior, enhanced curb appeal, enhanced ventilation, increased home value, more decor options and a positive ROI.

No. Although they are both types of roof windows, skylights are typically found on pitched roofs, while roof lanterns are found on flat or nearly-flat roofs. Skylights tend to sit flush to the roof line, while roof lanterns typically rise up on all sides and meet at a central spine. Because of their more complex construction, roof lanterns tend to cost more than skylights.

There is no black and white answer to that. In some instances, a roof lantern may fall under permitted development. In other cases, its installation may require planning permission. Essentially, if the roof lantern will significantly alter the appearance of your house, if your house is listed, or if your house is located in a conservation area, planning permission will likely be required.

Today's state-of-the-art roof lanterns are available with double and triple-glazed windows that prevent outward heat loss in the winter and inward heat gain in the summer. Roof lanterns are also available with what are called "thermal breaks" in the framework. That's just a fancy way of saying the frame contains insulation as well, so heat cannot go around the windows and escape through the framework.

Roof lanterns are available with fixed window panes as well as with windows that can be opened. Which one you pick will be up to you. But know this: roof lanterns that open will greatly improve the ventilation in your home, making it drier and more comfortable and enabling you to turn the air conditioner off sometimes and save money.

Every roof lantern we sell comes with detailed installation instructions. However - and this is a big however - we would strongly urge you not to try to install the roof lantern yourself, but instead turn the instructions over to your contractor of choice. If you cannot find the right contractor, we'll be glad to recommend one.