Skylights, Rooflights and roof windows for flat roofs

Skylights and flat roof windows come in different sizes, shapes and materials.The purpose of skylights, roof windows, sun tunnels, etc – is to bring natural light to buildings and rooms. It saves electrical energy and makes the property more welcoming, compared to a basement. With flat roofs , there are few options. If you build a kitchen extension and there is not much natural light coming through the patio door, windows and so on, having a skylight or a roof light will certainly help. What type of skylight or roof window do you need ? Bellow you have few examples of natural light fixtures.

Asphalt flat roof windows or skylights

Asphalt flat roofs last longer than most flat roof materials, with the exception of lead roofs. When having an asphalt flat roof, it should be Solar Heat Reflective Asphalt or coated to reflect the heat by around 30%.

This particular flat roof windows can be opened unlike a skylight. It is used in Conservation Area Home Extensions and Listed Buildings. Metal frame and double glazed.

Bitumen flat roofing systems, traditional felts, torch-on roofing

By far, the most popular type of flat roofing, due to it’s low cost, bitumen flat roofing can last up to 15 years if properly built and maintained.

You can opt for skylights or flat roof windows

If there is a large amount of rain water, the roof window must be very well sealed from the elements and overflowing. Some windows and skylights can have plastic or double glazing, both must meet the U value regulations.Heat is lost through the roof.

Roof Lanterns ,Lantern windows

Lantern roof windows are the domain of Listed Buildings,English Heritage and very often decorating the roof skyline and providing the natural light.

In most cases, the flat roof is a lead roof and occasionally you can install a modern Velux window.

Terrace roofing balcony

When building an extension, the flat roof can be used as a terrace.

If you want to have a skylight for the room below, a floor glass can be used. The glazing is very solid, it can be clear glass or obscure/ frosted glass.

Sun Tunnels

Sometimes a small sun tunnel can deliver the natural light required.

Wood Decking on flat roofs

In London, a terrace roof can offer the best view and still look like a garden.

Contact our Roofers for more information about flat roofing, skylights and roof windows.

Our roofers are often called to build a carport roof in London. A carport is not a proper garage, but a parking space with a roof on.

Parking space in London are very restricted,more often than not, parking a car under a tree will result in having to clean your windshield very often, due to bird droppings, organic rubbish, etc – which can also be corrosive for the paintwork.

If you live in a Conservation Area, a Planning Permission is needed in most cases. Repairing and replacing one, will require to keep the same design, size and use the same materials as the old garage/carport.

Cool roofs for extensions and loft conversions can be made from traditional pavement materials that are lighter in color and therefore have a higher solar reflectance, such as cement concrete, or can consist of cool-colored coatings or surface treatments for asphalt surfaces.

Security doors for houses, flats, offices, shops and commercial properties.

Roof repairs , Roofing Company in London

After the Great Fire, there was an influx of craftsmen and labourers from the provinces into London. Bricklayers, joiners and carpenters were in great demand. Building costs remained competitive but there was hostility towards the newcomers. City streets were clogged with carts carrying timber, bricks, tiles, slate and lime. Brick-kilns were set up all round London, producing millions of bricks and tiles each year.

This type of pan tile became less common in London during the 18th century as slate tiles became the standard material for roofing London’s houses.

London Roofing Company

Our roofers cover all aspects of roofing work.

Asphalt roofing, Tiles roofing, Lead roofing, Flat roofing

The carpentry tool was used for making rebates around the edges of a raised wooden panel. It forms part of a group of tools found in a fine early 19th century tool chest.

The oldest photographic evidence for an Invoice from a carpenter in London,dated 1756 regarding some carpentry work.
Invoice from Jos Shaw, carpenter, to Esq Parkins.

Lock bumping is putting the safety of your home at risk. Bump proof cylinders are widely available; they may seem expensive compared to a standard lock but a small cost in comparison to the consequences of a burglary.

Having top and bottom mounted locks will provide greater protection against the doors being sprung.

Most PVC-U replacement front doors come fitted with very cheap locks that can be bumped open, so it might make sense to upgrade to a higher-quality cylinder lock incorporating some kind of anti-bumping system.