The appearance of roof lighting is a relatively recent occurrence in our architectural history.
Victorian roof lantern.
A garden pedestal light is most commonly used on gate posts or garden walls to illuminate paths and driveways.
Roof lanterns are an alternative to flat glass rooflights the glass is angled to a pitch creating two triangular end pieces and two trapezoidal long sides which create the distinctive roof lantern shape.
But flip through the pages of any architectural journal or view any urban area from above today and it will quickly become apparent that roof lights are now an important part of our architectural legacy.
Roof lanterns have gained huge popularity over the last 3 years.
Our roof lanterns have a distinct and unique design that utilises the latest state of the art technology in structural silicone glazing.
Generally the principle behind these products or alternatives is the same the use of glass and wooden architecture to provide a framework that allows a solid roof to be see through to allow maximum light through.
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Equally suited to contemporary or victorian architecture the conservation lantern rooflight provides a fine aesthetically pleasing appearance for a flat roof and is a versatile way to enhance many different types of building.
Our comprehensive range of outdoor pedestal lanterns come in a variety of sizes and materials including die cast aluminium copper steel or cast alloy.
Standard glass roof light cad drawing references for flat roofs flush box sliding smoke vent and access roof lights.
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Roof lanterns can also be referred to as sky lights domed roofs glass roofs and other terms.
A lantern roof will generally mean just the roof of a lantern structure in the west but has a special meaning in indian architecture mostly buddhist and stretching into.
In contemporary use it is an architectural skylight structure.
Our roof lanterns are particularly popular as part of single storey extensions and orangeries.
Our stunning roof lanterns will be a beautiful addition to any flat roof or extension adding natural light and volume to the room below.
We offer made to measure roof lanterns or choose from a wide range of set sizes in the collection suitable for both new build and refurbishment projects.
There is a vast array of products to choose from in either hardwood upvc or aluminium.
Architectural lanterns are part of a larger roof and provide natural light into the space or room below.
