Why Specify the Conservation Rooflight?

Traditional appearance and approval by Planning Authorities
  • Faithful reproduction of Victorian cast iron rooflight
  • Ultra-low profile, fine lines of steel, and genuine glazing bar
  • Complies with planning requirements for listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Size for any application and a specials design service
  • Favoured by the National Trust and English Heritage
  • Silicone fronting replicating traditional putty
  • Stepped glazing detail to give appareance of single glazing
  • the Rooflight Company offers the widest range of sizes available with17 top-hinged and 2 side-hinged sizes 

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Projects include:

  • The Natural History Museum, London
  • Kensington Palace, London
  • The National Library for Scotland
  • Pendennis Castle, Cornwall (English Heritage)
  • Thousands of Listed buildings and dwellings

 

High standards of performance

  • Standard double glazed unit exceeds current building regulation requirements on Part L
  • High performance thermal lining (the patented Thermoliner®) drains away any condensation that can form 
  • Exceeds weather tightness test BS6375: Part 1:1989 up to Hurricane Force 12
  • High degree of air tightness
  • Passive ventilation conforms to current building regulations


Glazing specification

The standard glazing specification is 4mm "K" toughened inner, 4mm toughened outer and 16mm argon-filled gap manufactured.
 This provides an average installed U Value of 1.35W/m2 K. If a further improved U Value is required, e.g. 1.1W/m2 K, this is readily available in addition to 11 specifications including Georgian Wire Cast and Pilkington ActivTM self-cleaning glass.


Long life, low maintenance

  • Robust 3 mm steel design with protective layer and polyester powder coating
  • Guarantee on rooflight frame of 12 years subject to location and adherence to maintenance guidelines
  • Can be cleaned from the inside with aid of cleaning tool

Versatile and easy to install

  • Suitable for any roof construction
  • 19 sizes and Specials available, there is a solution for every application
  • No special measures required to obtain flushness in the roof
  • Full technical help and support available

 

If you are choosing rooflights for a property in an industrial or maritime area, or  an area which is subject to a potentially corrosive or polluted environment, call our Customer Services team and ask about the different material specifications we offer to suit your specific needs.

"Conservation continues to have a high profile in the building profession and the Rooflight Company's commitment to excellence in this field is well-recognised."
Jack Pringle, Past President of the RIBA