What is the difference between a rooflight and a roof lantern?

What is the difference between a rooflight and a roof lantern?

Rooflights and roof lanterns serve largely the same function: allowing light into your home. However, there are differences, mostly when it comes to appearance.

Both rooflights and roof lanterns have grown in popularity over the last few years as a more cost-effective alternative to a conservatory or glass room. Just like with any home improvement, its important to consider how the final product will look in its surroundings. Our experts break down the differences between rooflights and roof lanterns to help you make the best choice for your home.

Rooflights

Rooflights consist of a single pane of glass fitted to a flat roof. Due to their placement, they allow in around three times more natural light than a regular vertical window. For this reason, rooflights are a very popular choice for loft and barn conversions, where regular windows may not be practical.

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Roof lanterns

The design of the modern roof lantern dates back to the 16th Century when it was used in France and Italy during the design of orangeries and conservatories. Unlike rooflights, roof lanterns are made up of several panes of glass to form a domed or triangular prism shape. 

As they are larger, roof lanterns are more of a statement piece than flat rooflights, with the impact evident both outside as well as inside your property. Due to their ties to traditional architecture, roof lanterns make a great addition to Victorian or otherwise traditionally themed homes, for example, in a kitchen or living room.

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