Rooflights are increasingly a very desirable addition to home designs in the UK, and making sure that homes can have them installed easily is a concern for the roofing industry. It needs to be considered during the planning process and ideally installed at an early stage of the building’s existence.
To install a rooflight, the first concern which needs to be addressed is whether the building will maintain its structural integrity despite effectively having a hole in it. This can be impossible for some roof designs, which is one of the reasons why roofs where it can be done easily, like flat roofs, are becoming increasingly popular. The second concern is with ensuring that the rooflight doesn’t negatively affect the amount of heat-loss the roof causes too much.
Rooflights serve a great function inside a home or property; they result in a massive influx of natural light. Natural light can really improve the feel of a building, and it is essential for human health as well.