Atlas Roof Lantern - Contemporary Style (1000mm x 1500mm) In White - Double Glazed - Self clean Solar Blue

Ventilation is not usually required with roof products, as this is taken care of mainly through windows, doors and air bricks. If ventilation in the roof is required (or is your preference), then a lantern is the best option as we have a choice of manual and remote-operated roof vents. Roof lights are always fixed and cannot be opened.

Our roof products are designed to be easy to fit for people with DIY experience and experienced tradesmen. Roof lights come pre-glazed for easy installation and roof lanterns come with illustrated instructions and clearly labelled, pre-cut parts. However, it is always wise to have the products fitted by somebody with experience present.

Please also remember that the product can require several people to lift the heavy glass units, and working at a height always requires appropriate health and safety measures are observed.

Yes, we can offer marine-grade upgrades for customers who live within 10 miles of the coast.

The best energy rating we can offer is a roof lantern with 44mm triple glazing, which can achieve a U value as low as 0.6.

The glass itself should be cleaned in the normal way, with a soft sponge and warm water with mild detergent. As some roof products may have restricted access we offer self-cleaning glass as standard, which has a coating on to help remove dirt particles when rainwater hits it.

Planning permission is not typically required to install a roof lantern or roof light. Both products are usually considered as permitted development providing they meet the following criteria:

The roof lantern/light must not protrude any higher than 150mm from the existing roof plane.

The roof lantern/light must not be any higher than the highest part of the house roof.

Any side facing windows must be obscure glazed and any openings must be 1.7m above the floor.

The above restrictions are for alterations to houses, and there are slightly different guidelines for flats, maisonettes, and converted houses. As ever, advice on planning permission is always subject to change, so always check with your local council or building authority, and exercise particular caution if you live in a conservation area or listed building.

For new builds and extensions, the products will need building regulations consent and must meet the current recommended minimum requirements. Further accreditations such as document Q, PAS24 and Police Approved may not be essential, but check that your architect or authority have not specified this.

Lean-to roofs are not part of our standard range, but we can supply them by special request. Please refer to our Atlas brochure for information on lean-to roofs. If you are interested in a quote, please send it to our sales team.

Below are the different glass options explained, along with when they might be suitable. We default to A-rated glass standard:

Celsius Elite - High-performance glass with a blue tint and easy clean coating. The most energy-efficient glass on the market today, and the highest performing.

Self Cleaning Clear - Clear glass with a self-cleaning coating.

Self Cleaning Blue - Blue tinted glass with a self-cleaning coating.

Self Cleaning Neutral - A neutral tinted glass with a self-cleaning coating.

Self Cleaning Blue 44mm triple glazed - As above but 44mm triple glazed (better energy rating than double glazed).

Self Cleaning Neutral 44mm triple glazed - As above but 44mm triple glazed (better energy rating than double glazed).

We only use industry-leading brands for our products, which is especially important when considering roof lanterns or roof lights as they can vary greatly in quality. We proudly display every brand we supply, and any research into these brands will confirm they are of impeccable quality.

It is important to choose a reputable roof product, as once installed it can be problematic to carry out remedial work. Our roof products are not only considered the strongest on the market, but they are renowned for their ease of installation (all parts are cut and clearly labelled with illustrated installation instructions).

A contemporary roof lantern will not have any roof bars between the four sections, so you are left with four panes of glass. This is great for maximum glass area, but it does mean these roofs have a size restriction of 1500mm in width and 3 metres in length.

A regular roof lantern is more of a traditional look and will have roof bars in each of the four sections. The number of roof bars depends on the overall size, which is why we always provide a detailed CAD drawing once your order is placed. For this reason, regular roof lanterns can be made in bigger sizes of up to 4 metres in width and 3 metres in length.