Are Roof Lanterns Noisy?

Roof Lanterns themselves do not encourage noise...

Of course, it depends on environmental factors such as which way the lantern faces, the weather conditions and the wildlife around your home. At Aliwood, we’re roof lantern specialists in every way, with over 30 years of experience – so you know you can trust our expertise before you invest. Let’s take a closer look.

Roof Lanterns VS. Conservatory Roofing

Firstly, it’s important to mention that roof lantern windows are not the same as conservatory roofing. Many people get confused and associate them as the same thing. In fact, they are completely different, with conservatory roofing being the noisier of the two. Polycarbonate roofing is usually the culprit when it comes to unwanted noise. They used to be the most popular choice for conservatory roofing because of their durable and affordable nature. However, they aren’t recognised for their soundproofing qualities. When the rain comes down, it’s a little unsettling.

Roof lanterns, however, are manufactured for durability from a more aesthetic point of view, helping to make your home a comfortable place to be. When we say aesthetic, we don’t just mean how it looks, we mean how it feels and how it sounds too! Modern day manufacturing has drastically improved the performance of glass used in the structure of a roof lantern. A higher specification of glazing is used for its thermal and soundproofing qualities.

Noise-Reducing Glazing

Roof lantern glass is much better at absorbing sound than polycarbonate, and you can opt for noise-reducing glazing to improve things further. Soundproof glazing works through the thickness of the glass, spacing and interlayers. These extras layers of insulation will block out the noise from the outside world. Although this is a fantastic option, it can be quite costly.

Double and triple glazed windows work brilliantly and ensure ultimate peace for downtime and any sound emitted through the windows becomes significantly reduced. Glazing improvements are a guaranteed solution for reducing noise from outside. The improvement in glazing will also add value to your home through energy efficiency, keeping your conservatory insulated and the temperature regulated winter through to summer. Long term, you actually save money through energy bills, making glass windows an investment to both your home and your lifestyle.

Aliwood Roof Lanterns

Made from high quality glass, roof lanterns automatically reduce outside noise more than a standard skylight or conservatory. The pitch of a roof lantern makes it easier for elements like rain and hail to slide off. A steeper pitch generally means less surface area for the rain to hit.

At Aliwood, our weatherproof roof lanterns are made from Redwood timber and aluminium, selected for their durability and stability. Aluminium provides exceptional versatility and protection against all weather conditions. It ensures that no timber elements are exposed to the atmosphere, meaning no unexpected water ingress or leakages. Moreover, aluminium construction means that your lantern roof won’t rust.

Roof lanterns are superb thermal insulators and can help to soundproof a room, as opposed to a conservatory. We offer a number of different glazing options to guarantee temperature regulation and noise reduction season to season.

Soundproofing Home Essentials

If you find you’re struggling with outdoor noise, absorbent accessories can help to reduce it!

Sofa, Cushions and Throws

Having some large, soft items of furniture in your roof lantern room, like a sofa, or some thick cushions and a throw will help to absorb any white noise. Having furniture that can ‘soak up’ the sound not only ensures a quieter conservatory, but a relaxing space for you and your family to kick back.

Blinds

Blinds do a great job of reducing any excess noise. The extra layer not only creates a cosy and comforting atmosphere, away from the tail-end of April showers, but act as a sound and thermal insulator, to assist glazing options.

Rugs and Carpeting

If you have a carpet in your roof lantern room, you’re probably aware of its natural sound absorbing quality, which can really help with reverberating noise. Laminate flooring or tiles look great and are certainly easier to clean, but they are no way near as absorbent. Understandably, you may not want to carpet the entirety of the space. In this instance, investing in a large, thick rug can help to trap noise and is a simple and stylish way to keep your space quiet.

Get in Touch

At Aliwood, we are experts in supplying and fitting bespoke roof lanterns for your home. No noise, no nonsense, just a beautiful space for you to enjoy the start of summer in! If you’d like a quote, simply contact us today for more information on our services. We’d love to hear from you!