What Are Roof Lanterns?

What Is A Lantern Roof?

Lantern roofs are traditionally used on orangeries, making them a great addition to any property. Furthermore, lantern roofs increase natural light into your orangery, improve energy efficiency levels and creating a unique talking point for your extension. Plus a lantern roof may add value to your property too. However, if you are unsure about what a roof lantern is, continue to read our article of lantern roofs. Our helpful guide will provide you with a list of benefits of the lantern roof and popular design ideas.

Are There Examples Of A Roof Lantern?

A Gabel shaped glass roof is the lantern roof style used on orangeries and other extensions. The design allows for natural light into your extension and offers a great view of the outside. In some cases, a smaller roof lantern may resemble a large skylight and can be confusing. However, the unique gable shaped lantern roof gives it away.

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Some Benefits Of Roof Lanterns

To understand the full range of benefits provided by a lantern roof. You have to think about where the orangery is on your home. For the most natural light, you want your orangery or extension facing the sun. That will provide your orangery or extension with hours of natural daylight. Here are some benefits to a lantern roof.

Warm in the winter

Cool in the summer

Energy efficient

Aesthetic pleasing

Allow’s more light to enter your home

One of the benefits to a lantern glass roof is the way they illuminate a room during daylight hours. But not only do they brighten up the room, they also make it feel more spacious too.

If your current room has overhead electrical lighting and you use a lot of electricity. Then adding a lantern roof can pay for itself over time. Producing a source of natural light and saving you money on electric bills over time.

Roof Lanterns In Summary

Lantern roofs are an excellent source of natural light during the day and offer you a relaxing view from your new orangery during the night watching the stars from the comfort of your home.

For more information on glass lantern roofs contact one of our home improvements today on 01744 611203.

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