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Top Specification Considerations For Roof Terraces

Are you looking to elevate your otherwise unused rooftop space? Glass Rooflights, such as the Glazing Vision Skydoor or Glazing Vision Skybox will unlock another level of your home, allowing safe and easy access to your rooftop.

24.05.2025

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Glazing Vision Guide to Specifying Roof Terraces

In recent years, there has been an emerging trend of blending the lines between indoors and outdoors and rooflights have played an integral part in ‘Bringing the outdoors, indoors’

Rooflights, such as the Glazing Vision Skydoor or Glazing Vision Skybox will unlock another level of your home, allowing safe and easy access to your roof.

Once access to your roof is suitable, the possibilities are endless. Some popular adaptations for a roof terrace include roof gardens and outside, sheltered dining areas.

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The comprehensive Glazing Vision Roof Terraces Guide covers essential specification considerations for constructing your new roof terrace, including:

  • Why Have a Roof Terrace?

  • Building Regulations and Standards

  • Access and Safety Considerations

  • Design and Structural Integrity

  • Landscape Design and Features

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