Roof lantern - recommendations

[boxster9]

I am looking for a roof lantern for a kitchen extension. Initial thoughts were to go for a UPVC one, however the The roof-maker ones online look particularly good with a slim aluminium frame.

https://roof-maker.co.uk/slimline-rooflight/


Has anyone used this company ? Any recommendations would be appreciated

[boxster9]

Thanks for the advice all. I have taken a look at the eurocell ones, the frames look a little bulky and hence why we were thinking of going for the roof maker lights.

Is triple glazing worth it for a 1.5m x.2.5m lantern? Also unsure whether to go for the blue tint, we are south facing so a lot of light during the day will be in this part of the extension.

Thanks

[boxster9]

I have spoken with Roofmaker and they suggested the blue tint for a south facing room, cuts out UV and reduces direct glare which might not be a bad idea considering the lantern will be directly above a kitchen island, however it does reduce the light transmission by about 20%

JC180 - did you consider the blue tint by any chance? How is the internal view?

[boxster9]

V8RX7 said:

boxster9 said:

however it does reduce the light transmission by about 20%

If it does it wasn't noticeable.

Unless it's tiny and the only light source in the room it won't matter

Ok , I am glad to hear this . I was concerned whether this made an actual difference as it would defeat the purpose of having a roof light in the first place.

[boxster9]

Thanks for the great help here. I think I will go for the blue tint. Now need to see if they can offer any discount.

[boxster9]

Does anyone have internal pics of these lights?

[boxster9]

Thinking of placing an order for one of these - still undecided on the blue vs standard glazing.

[boxster9]

Thanks for the advice here. I have placed an order for the Roofmaker lantern.

It Apparently weighs 165kg and needs 4-6 people to move. Question for those that have one installed...how did you get it in place ?crane.

[boxster9]

Rechecked the weight with Roofmaker and it actually weighs 175kg, Will probably need to hire a crane of some form - the spider crane seems like it might fit the bill.