ENHANCE AN EXTENSION

On the ground floor level, if you are extending outwards, windows and light can be lost to the space that is now in the middle of the house rather than the end, so installing a rooflight is the perfect way to reintroduce that light and direct it to the centre of the room.

In a flat roof, a raised roof lantern can create a stunning orangery effect. This architectural element can become the centrepiece of an open-plan space, bringing in both light and heat.

On a flat or pitched roof, rooflights are a smart way to introduce natural lighting above task areas where you are preparing meals or eating, such as worktops, islands or the dining table. Flat rooflights are usually available on an upstand that raises them slightly above the level of the roof, or, for a sleeker, less obtrusive look, they can be fitted so they appear flat to it.