Roof Lanterns Brighton & Sussex
Roof lanterns that flood your extension with natural light
Bring daylight into kitchens, extensions and orangeries with a slim, elegant roof lantern professionally supplied and installed across Brighton, Hove and Sussex.
Light from Above
Transform the feel of a flat-roof extension
Roof lanterns sit above a flat or predominantly flat roof, creating a raised glazed feature that allows daylight to enter the room from above.
They are particularly effective in extensions, kitchens and orangeries where windows and doors around the perimeter may not provide enough natural light into the centre of the room.
A well-positioned roof lantern can also become an architectural feature in its own right, drawing the eye upwards and creating a stronger sense of height and space.
Why Choose a Roof Lantern?
Roof lanterns Brighton homes can build a room around
Introduce daylight from above while creating a distinctive architectural feature.
More natural light
Overhead glazing helps bring daylight into areas that may sit too far from conventional windows and doors.
Greater sense of space
Raising part of the ceiling can make the room feel taller, brighter and more open.
Architectural feature
A roof lantern can become a focal point above dining spaces, kitchen islands and open-plan living areas.
Slim sightlines
Modern systems use relatively slender profiles to maximise the amount of visible glass.
Modern glazing
Contemporary insulated glazing helps balance daylight with thermal performance.
Made to measure
The lantern is designed around the dimensions, roof layout and proportions of the individual project.
Where Roof Lanterns Work Best
Put the daylight where the room needs it
A roof lantern is most useful where natural light from the perimeter struggles to reach the middle of the room.
Extensions
Bring light into deeper rooms
Large rear extensions can push the centre of the living space further away from external windows. A lantern brings daylight directly into this area.
- Kitchen extensions
- Open-plan living areas
- Dining spaces
- Rear extensions
Orangeries
Combine solid roofing with overhead glass
A lantern can sit within a more solid roof structure, providing overhead daylight while retaining the more substantial feel of an orangery or extension.
- Solid perimeter roof areas
- Central overhead glazing
- Architectural ceiling detail
- Excellent natural light
Light Without Forgetting Performance
The glazing specification matters
A roof lantern introduces a substantial area of overhead glass, so glazing performance, solar gain, frame design, drainage and professional installation all need to be considered as part of the finished roof.
Thermal performance
Modern insulated glazing helps reduce heat transfer through the lantern.
Solar control
Appropriate glazing can help manage solar gain in rooms receiving strong direct sunlight.
Weather resistance
Correct roof detailing, glazing and installation are essential for long-term weather performance.
From Idea to Installation
A roof lantern designed around the actual roof
The proportions and specification are developed around the structure and layout of your project.
Initial discussion
Tell us about the room, roof and the amount of natural light you want to introduce.
Survey
The roof opening and surrounding construction are measured and checked before manufacture.
Specification
Size, frame finish and glazing specification are confirmed around the project.
Installation
The lantern is professionally installed, glazed and weathered into the roof structure.
Local Roof Lantern Installers
Roof lanterns installed across Brighton, Hove & Sussex
Sussex Window Works supplies and installs roof lanterns across Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Shoreham-by-Sea, Lewes, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Peacehaven and surrounding Sussex areas.
Free quotation
Tell us about the roof, room and approximate lantern size you are considering.
Professional survey
The opening and surrounding roof construction are checked before manufacture.
Professional installation
The roof lantern is installed, glazed and properly weathered into the roof.
Roof Lantern FAQs
Common questions about roof lanterns
What is a roof lantern?
A roof lantern is a raised glazed structure fitted into a flat or predominantly flat roof. It allows natural light to enter the room from above while creating additional height and architectural interest.
Are roof lanterns energy efficient?
Modern roof lanterns use insulated glazing and thermally improved frame systems. The final thermal performance depends on the lantern, glazing and complete roof specification.
Do roof lanterns make extensions too hot?
Overhead glazing can increase solar gain, so the size, orientation and glazing specification should be considered carefully. Solar-control glazing may be appropriate depending on the project.
Can a roof lantern be added to an existing extension?
Potentially, yes. The suitability of the existing roof and supporting structure needs to be assessed before a lantern can be specified.
Do you install roof lanterns in Brighton and Hove?
Yes. Sussex Window Works supplies and installs roof lanterns throughout Brighton, Hove and the wider Sussex area.
Sussex Window Works
Want more daylight in your extension?
Tell us about your room and roof and we'll help you explore the right roof lantern size, glazing and frame specification for your project.