Lantern roofs

Lantern roofs

‍A roof lantern is fitted to a flat roof and projects above the roof, usually in the shape of a pyramid or crested elongated pyramid, to let light in from all angles. Lantern roofs are usually non-opening, but sometimes ventilation is available.

With lantern roofs you have an excellent opportunity to maximise the light coming into your home, a south-facing roof light will flood the room with natural light, and a north-facing roof light will add lots of light to a dark room.

You might want a larger skylight in a north-facing room, but we will advise you about too large a skylight in a south-facing one, particularly if it’s a small room because you don’t want to overheat in the summer.