How a Rooflight or Roof Window Can Elevate Your Home

The right rooflight or roof window can bring an abundance of natural daylight and fresh air into your home, and create a welcoming space for all inhabitants.

23.05.2025

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Rooflight & Roof Window Guide

We all have a predilection to well lit, airy and inviting spaces, so increasing the use of glazing products in the built environment can be an efficient way of improving an internal space. There are a number of products available that offer varying degrees of natural daylight and ventilation in the form of rooflights and roof windows.

While most people will be familiar with these products, what are the key differences between them and which one should be specified in a given application?

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The comprehensive Glazing Vision Guide to Rooflights & Roof Windows covers the key differences between rooflights and roof windows and when to specify them, including:

  • Installation Processes & Differences

  • Glass & Frame Specifications

  • Certifications & Standards

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