Roof glazing

Lantern Roofs

Lantern roofs bring daylight into flat-roof extensions, kitchens, dining rooms, and living spaces.

Roof lantern on a flat roof with pitched glazed panes
Daylight from above for extensions and flat-roof living spaces.

Overview

Features and practical benefits.

A roof lantern can make a deep room feel brighter by bringing natural light in from above. It is commonly used on rear extensions, kitchen diners, orangeries, and flat-roof living spaces. Trafford Windows can help with sizing, glazing, frame colour, thermal performance, ventilation considerations, and installation detailing.

Systems and options

Aluminium lantern roof optionsThermal glass optionsColour matched frames

Key features

  • Adds overhead daylight to deep rooms
  • Thermal glazing options for year-round comfort
  • Frame colours to coordinate with aluminium doors
  • Survey-led sizing and upstand advice
  • Suitable for extensions, kitchens, and living areas

Best used for

  • Flat-roof extensions
  • Kitchen diners and family rooms
  • Orangeries and renovation projects
  • Rooms that need more central daylight
  • Projects pairing lanterns with bifold or sliding doors

Factory direct supply and installation

Buy direct from the Manchester factory.

Every lantern roofs project starts with the opening, the building, and the way the product will be used day to day. Trafford Windows Manchester Ltd can advise on frame material, sightlines, glass, colour, hardware, security, ventilation, access, trade supply, and finishing details before fabrication begins across Greater Manchester and the wider North West. Selected products can be provided next day where specification and stock allow.

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