Roofing Experts

So many of us are worried about the soaring prices in energy. Over the next 12 months we are likely to see already high prices go up even more and this is making more and more people be careful about what they are doing in their homes in terms of the energy they use.

Lighting is often a parge percentage of people’s electricity bills and although there are a number of things you can do to reduce this, turning off your lights for as long as possible is the best way to cut your energy bills. You should ensure that you have LED bulbs throughout your home as not only will these last longer they are a lot more efficient. Adding windows, glass doors and rooflights to your home is the perfect way to let in the natural light. You may be surprised as to how long you can go without having to turn the lights on just by making use of the sunlight. Not only can you let the natural light in that way but you can also use the sunlight to help you produce energy by having solar panels fitted to your roof. This will allow you to either take it off what you use or even sell it back to the energy board.

If you feel that areas of your home are too dark, you may not want to have artificial lighting installed but instead let more natural light in. The easiest way to do this is often to install patio doors or extra windows but this is not always practical. If this is the case then why not consider installing a rooflight. Rooflights come in all different shapes and sizes and can be made to measure to fit the exact dimensions you need. They are the perfect addition to any home – modern or traditional and can really allow the natural light to fill the room. You can have easy open / close blinds fitted to them to shut out the light at times if you require.

Having a rooflight above your bed can be the perfect addition to a bedroom. What better view is there than looking up at night at the stars shining in the sky. Rooflights do not often need privacy glass as they are so high up, but if your roof is overlooked or you don’t want the sunlight to be too bright then you can opt for a tinted version. Prices range massively for rooflights, so do your shopping around before committing to one.

Any one rooflight design will come in many different sizes, often ranging from very small up to a large surface area. However, outside of these standard sizes, it may be hard to find custom rooflight sizes. If you are buying an in-stock rooflight, then it is going to be of a standard size, so you will need to see if this will suit your project.

If you do need a bigger rooflight, some will be able to be fitted together end to end to create a larger surface area. There is also the possibility of having a bespoke rooflight design. This is where the rooflight will be made to suit you, to your measurements, so you can have almost any size you like. This will still need to be within the parameters of what is possible for the specific type of rooflight and the technology behind it, so if you have a very awkwardly sized space, you may still struggle a little.

Bespoke rooflights have a lot going for them. They can be made into the pattern of any rooflight you like, but with your own sizes and specifications. This is often good news for architects, who might need a specific sized rooflight to go into a project they are working on.

The freedom to get anything uniquely sized is very appealing, as it will add character to a property in a whole new way. Bring in different elements of designs and choose the parts of a rooflight that really appeal to you. For example, if you want triple glazing within a flat glass rooflight that also has tinted glass, you will be able to combine these options into the finished product.

Make sure you have some details about your project before you get a quote. You will need to know the size above all else – flexibility in size is one of the main reasons why people choose bespoke options. You should also know the features you like, and where the rooflight will be positioned in a building.