Maximising the amount of natural light that floods into your home brings with it all sorts of benefits. Of course, there’s the aesthetic quality that cannot be denied and you’re also sure to find that practical use of your living spaces is easier with all the extra light (not to mention the opportunity to reduce your energy bills), but there are also lots of health benefits to be enjoyed, as well, including better mental health, more energy and better sleep, to name just three.

If you have a flat roof at home, you have the perfect opportunity to invite more natural light inside – and one of the most popular ways of achieving this right now is through the installation of walk-on rooflights.

Designed for anyone with a roof terrace, basement conversion or suitable kitchen extension, these design features bring more light into your living areas without affecting how the above space is used, or the thermal integrity of the room below.

They’re made using incredibly tough glass, so you don’t need to worry that they won’t hold your weight and they’re available in anti-slip finishes, as well, so safety isn’t compromised either.

Not only that but these rooflights are also very efficient, designed to reduce thermal bridging to maintain a comfortable living environment, with energy-efficient glazing with a u-value of 1.2 provided as standard. They’re also available as triple glazed units if you want to take it that one step further.

Note that if you plan to have your walk-on rooflight installed outside, you’ll need to carry out a water test prior to fitting. Ideally, you want a gradient of 40mm for every 1,000mm that runs in accordance with the fall of the roof. 

To carry out your water test, pour water on the highest point of the rooflight and see if any of it pools… but this is something we can certainly help you with, so get in touch with the team today to find out more.