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‘Conservation Rooflights® are well liked by planners and architects due to their traditional appearance.’

When project architect, Elspeth Beard was making her decision on which rooflights to use on Threshing Barn the key issue was the planning authority’s insistence on ‘conservation’ style rooflights. Her choice of Conservation Rooflights® from The RoofLight Company was based on their aesthetic appearance and the fact that they had a unique thermal lining.

Conservation Rooflights® have been specified in thousands of historic properties throughout the UK, a large number of these being in converted and new barns. The reason for this is due to the fact that, unlike modern roof windows they have a traditional appearance. Planning Authorities and architects like the way they sit flush with the roof as opposed to standing proud of the roof line. They also prefer the proportions and fine steel lines of the Conservation Rooflight® as well as the glazing bar which divides the glazing panels.

Although Conservation Rooflights® appear traditional they have a modern specification including ‘K’ toughened glass achieving a U Value of 1.7W/m2 oK. The Thermoliner® thermally decoupled lining ensures that internal surfaces are warm-to-the-touch, and that no cold bridging occurs.

There are 22 sizes to choose from including 2 Escape versions, and any shape, size or colour can be achieved according to specific needs.

The RoofLight Company
Unit 8 Wychwood Business Centre
Milton Road
Shipton-under-Wychwood

Oxon OX7 6XU
Tel: 01993 830613
Fax: 01993 831066
Web: www.RoofLightCompany.co.uk
E mail: info@RoofLightCompany.co.uk

 

 

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