A roof lantern is traditionally described as a rooftop architectural structure. A rooftop lantern will allow light into a building. Sometimes people refer to roof lanterns as skylights. The light that pours in will completely transform the whole atmosphere of a room. Having a roof lantern in your home, also makes a room feel substantially bigger.
Having your home fitted with roof lanterns will allow natural light to flood in, opening up closed, poorly lit rooms/spaces by introducing roof lanterns to new, or preexisting home extension structures. Natural light can open up spaces, this will make them feel less cramped, more open, as well as brighter & airier.
Roof lanterns are ideal for any rooms you feel would benefit from more natural light. They’re easily installed, and can instantly make a room feel more spacious. It’s surprising the differences they can bring to a room, especially in orangeries and garden rooms, where you want to bring the outdoors in. As well as providing more light, we can install panels that open, which allow a cool breeze to come through the room on hot days. During the winter months, they help with heat generation, and the thick glazing means warmth is trapped inside your house keeping you and your family cosy.
When people have roof lanterns installed, the light that comes into the building will save on money on electricity, particularly when the summer months are here, due to the extended hours of daylight. The roof lantern will most likely pay for itself long before its use by date. The light that pours in will completely transform the whole atmosphere of a room. Having a roof lantern in your home, also makes a room feel substantially bigger.
In large built up areas, where homes are built close together, often windows need to be covered to maintain privacy. Roof lanterns will contribute to a sense of privacy, allowing the occupants of a room or a house to enjoy warm sunlight beaming into their home, without compromising on their privacy.
Roof lanterns normally have a panel or two that will open much like a window does, this allows proper ventilation of a room. The ventilation comes from above, keeping any fumes that come in from the street well away. Some panels on roof lanterns are hinged, this makes access to the overall structure easier. Roof lanterns are available in various shapes and sizes and can be also be incorporated into kitchens.
If roof lanterns are well built and designed, it will add value to the home, create a spectacular view at night and offer access to the roof as well as privacy.
The benefits of having roof lanterns in your home do more than simply save you and your family money and energy. It is a proven fact that exposure to natural light also has real health benefits. Having natural light will boost your immune system and enables the body’s production of Vitamin D.
So, whether you are looking to revamp a dreary room, or to add the wow factor, fitting a roof lantern is an ideal solution for your home
Karl Smith