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How To Choose a Safe & Secure Rooflight

Security isn’t something you leave to chance; when specifying rooflights and roof windows, you need to be sure that you are choosing the best product for the job.

24.05.2025

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Glazing Vision Part Q Whitepaper

Recent changes to the Building Regulations, with the introduction in October 2015 of Approved Document Q: Security in Dwellings, means that anyone wishing to install rooflights in ‘easily accessible areas’ will need to ensure they specify a product that is compliant with security requirements.

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The comprehensive Glazing Vision Part Q Whitepaper contains everything you need to know about rooflight security under Approved Document Q, including:

  • What is the new Approved Document Q?

  • What are the test standards for ‘secure windows’?

  • Security of glass in rooflights

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