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Rooflights
Domestic sloping rooflights
are usually supplied complete with integral flashings to suit
the type of roof finish (tiled, slated etc) -they will be pivoting
or top hung, for example the velux or colt systems. Escape rooflights
are top hung and sized to meet the minimum requirement under
the Building Regulations. For flat roofs, then a domed or pyramid
type, such as skydome or Ubbink, is generally set on an upstand
against which the roof membrane is dressed up.
Control mechanisms are important,
as it may be difficult or even impossible to open the rooflight
from floor level -solutions might include operation by pole,
winder mechanism or electrical controls.
If you are building in a conservation
area, then you will probably need a conservation rooflight -distinguished
by having only narrow glazing bars visible externally with a
finish giving the appearance of lead.
Case Study -colourful
sun tunnels at Ashton-under-Lyme
 The
architects of these bungalows at Ashton-under-Lyme, Denovo Design, found a bright solution to
the problem of getting light in to the hallways. Using sun tunnels,
they worked with the manufacturer, Mondraught to produce a range of brightly
coloured roof cowls that compliment the appearance of the bungalows.
In fact the roof cowls are individually coloured and co-ordinated
with the front door of each residence to give every one its own
identity.
Further
information
- Cast
Rooflights -rooflights
with a traditional appearance suitable for historic or listed
buildings.
- Fakro -rooflight alternative to Velux.
- Glazing vision
-specialists in fixed, hinged and sliding glass rooflights.
- Mondraught -manufacturers of the mirror-finish
aluminium SunPipe which brings in natural daylight to the deepest
recesses of a building.
- Rooflight Company
-formerly the Metal Window Company, they offer an extensive range
of innovative and design-led roof light window products, including
replica conservation rooflights, escape windows, lanterns and
pyramid lights.
- Sliding
Roofs Limited -makers
of large format opening skylights, including the one featured on Monty Ravenscroft's own Peckham House in Grand Designs.
- Skydome -specialists in domed rooflights for
flat roofs.
- Ubbink -roof windows and domed polycarbonate
rooflights.
- Velux -the definitive rooflight company
-provides a full range of high performance rooflights for a variety
of situations -top hung, pivot, excape windows and conservation
rooflights.
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