Glass Rooflight / Skylight - HOW MUCH ?

[redgriff500]

Hi,

I'm building a new house and want a decent glass skylight in the kitchen approx 2m x 1m.

Ideally a pyramid style frameless type.

Now to me this seems to be 4 pieces of glass stuck together with silicon.

So how on earth is it £2k+ (supply only)

Has anyone made their own or know of any sensibly priced options ?

Also any decent self build forums ?

Cheers

[blackcab]

have a look at Astrofade and White sales - they do all my roof lights and may have what you looking for - £2k seems really high !

[redgriff500]

Thanks, just got a quote from White Sales £2124 +VAT

Better than some but it still seems a lot to me.

[russ_a]

Check out eBay - not sure on the quality etc but I have seen some for £750, supply only.

[Simpo Two]

Is there any law that prevents you going to your local glass supplier, ordering four triangles of toughened glass and making it yourself?




There probably is

[redgriff500]

Simpo Two said:

Is there any law that prevents you going to your local glass supplier, ordering four triangles of toughened glass and making it yourself?




There probably is

That is what I'd like to do but as its a new build everything seems more complicated.

Cold bridging, U values etc

I have tried calling a few manufacturers and am waiting their calls.

If not I think I'll be starting a new business in this, seems like there are some huge profit margins.

[Carl_Spackler]

www.daylightsystems.com

www.nationaldomelightcompany.co.uk

www.therooflightcompany.co.uk

www.lareineengineering.co.uk

[JustinP1]

Try Nova Window/Altrincham Glass in Altrincham.

I've had quotes from them before which were less than 50% than everywhere else. They fabricate themselves on site as well as supply to the trade.

[Simpo Two]

redgriff500 said:

Cold bridging, U values etc

True. OK, how about going to your local dougle-glazing manufactory and seeing if they can make you three triangular sealed units?

Not quite sure how you'd fix the structure together - some kind of UPC moulding from a conservatory place? - and then some s/a flashing over the top to be sure.

But I expect that wil be illegal too, so you'll have to get your house built first, so the little man from wherever can come in with his clipboard and reflective jacket and sign it off. Then cut a hole in the ceiling and carry on

[Nobby Diesel]

You will struggle to do this efficiently or reliable as a frameless structure IMO, when done as a DIY project.
When don't you look at someone like M&S Aluminium, Henley. I appreciate they may not be in your area, but they may be of help.

[Grandad Gaz]

How about a Velux?

http://www.velux.co.uk/Private/Products/VELUX_Roof...

[blackcab]

White sales will do you a bit of a deal, I deal with them every week so maybe able to get you a bit extra off - I think we are there 3rd biggest customer

[stu67]

Not to sure about the pyramid type but I've just purchased 2 no 2m by 1m flat skylights for my new extension from Glazing Vision in Suffolk for I think about £900 pounds each (think I got about 20% off). They are the seamless type and look excellent installed

[redgriff500]

Thanks for the replies I'm still waiting for some of the manufacturers to come back to me.

I didn't want a flat one but have found one at £600 (£600 for a flat piece of glass the size of a patio door but it is cheap compared to the alternatives)

[redgriff500]

blackcab said:

White sales will do you a bit of a deal, I deal with them every week so maybe able to get you a bit extra off - I think we are there 3rd biggest customer

Thanks for the offer I might take you up on that.