Rooflights are a popular feature in the modern-day British home. More people than every are choosing to install them because of the versatility and natural daylight options they can offer, not to mention the improved aesthetics you can enjoy when you get the lighting just right in your home. The modern-day home tends to be open plan with large spaces to fill, and these spaces will always look better with an extra splash of daylight upon them.

Glass rooflights are the more premium option – you can usually select from glass or polycarbonate materials for your rooflight. Glass gives a clearer outlook to the outside world, making it the top choice for people who are mainly concerned about aesthetics. It is also strong, tough and will last a very long time when it has been installed correctly. There is nothing quite like a flat glass rooflight to add a touch of class to a home. If you go to a rooflight company or have your own builder who is going to install the rooflight for you, they will sometimes want to influence your decision. Make sure you are firm that you want a glass rooflight – you will be so glad of your decision when you have those beautiful, crystal clear sky views.

Why is glass a superior material for your rooflight? 

There are many reasons why you will benefit from choosing a glass rooflight. Here are some of the key things to think about:

• Energy rating. Glass can help improve the energy rating of your home. Look out for the u-value, which is a very important indicator of how warm a rooflight is going to keep your home. The lower the u-value, the better the insulation. If you want to save some money on your energy bills, glass is a really good choice for your rooflight.
• Premium appearance. There is nothing quite like the appearance of light. It will give you a stunning view of the sky, and even of the stars at night time. It is very clear and gives a very sharp view into the outside world. If you really like this open appearance, choose a type of rooflight that doesn’t have supporting bars.
• A range of glazing options. There are lots of different types of glazing you can choose from, even up to triple glazing. This will help to make your rooflight more energy efficient.
• Strong and durable. A rooflight made from glass will be incredibly strong and it will last you for years. Glass comes toughened and reinforced, making it a good choice in terms of the strength and security of your rooflight. It would be very hard for someone to break in, especially with a modern-day rooflight that has additional locks as well.
• More light. A rooflight made from glass can actually let in a better quality of light than polycarbonate, making a room brighter. If installed in a conservatory or a room which leads to other parts of the house, it can also help to make those rooms lighter.