What Type Of Roof Lantern Should I Get?

With such a wealth of options to choose from, it can sometimes be overwhelming to know which type of roof lantern to choose.

Thankfully, the team at Aliwood knows more than a thing or two about what roof lantern best suits which home. If you find that you keep changing your mind over which roof lantern to purchase, read this blog to achieve some clarity and finality on the decision!

Finding the Right Shape

Aliwood offers roof lanterns in three different shapes: square, rectangular and octagonal. Which shape you choose depends entirely on the living space in which you’re installing it. Let’s start by looking at the most adventurous, the octagonal roof lantern.

Octagonal roof lanterns are perfect for any circular or polygonal rooms. Their many sides bring with them a premium sense of grandeur that you’ll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. The octagonal roof lantern is most akin to the historical oculus or cupola; both types of daylighting structure that were built into the domed buildings that were prevalent in the Italian Renaissance. Octagonal roof lanterns are arguably the biggest statement piece roof lights that you can install.

Unsurprisingly, square roof lanterns best suit rooms with even dimensions – square rooms! One of the biggest benefits of a square roof lantern is that it can maximise the space within a smaller room. Square roof lanterns also work well in pairs. If you don’t want one massive roof lantern in your living space, look into installing two smaller ones. Square roof lanterns work best for this and offer your living space a nice symmetry, and maximum light.

Rectangular roof lanterns are amongst the most popular roof lanterns, mainly due to the fact that most rooms aren’t exactly square, and it is the rectangular roof lantern’s dimensions that are best suited to the everyday living space, kitchen or office. Rectangular roof lanterns ensure that your living spaces are bathed in light, and introduce more than a touch of elegance to your home.

Deciding on The Size

Aliwood’s roof lanterns come in a plethora of different sizes. The smallest roof lights measure around only one square metre, whilst the biggest rectangular roof lanterns can measure almost 3 metres x 6 metres! Knowing that there’s such a breadth of sizes available to you can help take a lot of the pressure off the decision of what roof lantern you can get. You’ll be finding a roof lantern that fits around your home, rather than fitting your home around a roof lantern!

Choosing the Perfect Glazing & Venting

Aliwood’s roof lanterns come with different glazing options. For the more ecologically minded, there’s a thermal glazing option for your roof lantern which helps drastically improve the energy efficiency of your home, helping you save money and the planet. It also has the added bonus of keeping your home cosy and warm in the cold, winter months! Moreover, most Aliwood roof lanterns can have ventilation incorporated into them. These electronically operated vents are particularly important in south-facing properties, in the summer, when the quality of roof lantern insulation means that the room can become very hot.

The best things in life come in a variety of shapes and sizes. After all, variety is the spice of life! So, if you’d like to find out more about Aliwood’s roof lanterns and their highly customisable nature, then get in touch! Call us today on 01245 967107.