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Transform Spaces with Natural Light
Roof lights flood interiors with natural daylight while providing ventilation and architectural interest. FWD Glazing supplies premium roof lights across Scotland, from flat roof lights for contemporary extensions to lantern roof lights creating stunning focal points suited to Scottish conditions and building regulations.
Whether for kitchen extensions, loft conversions, or new build projects, our roof lights uk range including pitched roof lights delivers exceptional performance, thermal efficiency, and impressive aesthetics throughout Scotland’s diverse properties.
The Benefits of Roof Lights
Roof lights transform dark spaces with natural daylight from above, providing up to three times more light than vertical windows. Modern specifications deliver exceptional thermal performance, weather resistance, and ventilation options with quality hardware systems. From flat roof lights for contemporary extensions to lantern roof lights creating architectural statements, our range suits every project requirement across Scotland’s residential and commercial properties.
Roof Lights Materials
Explore our complete range organised by material type, each offering distinct performance characteristics, aesthetic qualities, and application benefits.
TIMBER
uPVC
ALUMINIUM
ALUMINIUM-CLAD
Advanced Glazing Solutions
Standard double glazing provides excellent thermal and acoustic insulation with low-E coatings and argon gas filling achieving impressive U-values while reducing energy costs.
Triple glazed reversible windows deliver maximum thermal efficiency, ideal for Passivhaus specifications and properties requiring superior insulation performance in exposed Scottish locations.
Standard (Annealed Glass): Clear float glass suitable for most applications where safety glazing is not required.
- Safety – Toughened: Heat-treated glass shattering into small granular pieces if broken, required in certain locations for impact safety compliance.
- Safety – Laminated: Glass bonded with interlayer holding fragments together if broken, providing enhanced security, UV protection, and acoustic performance benefits.
- Acoustic Glass: Specialist laminated glass reducing noise transmission, ideal for properties near traffic, railways, or other noise sources requiring sound insulation.
- Solar Control: Coated glass reducing solar heat gain while maintaining natural light, helping prevent overheating in south and west-facing elevations.
- Fire Rated: Specialist glazing providing fire resistance for applications requiring compartmentation or means of escape compliance under building regulations.
Planning Support and Compliance
FWD Glazing provides comprehensive planning support including expert advice or full application management for building warrants and planning applications. All reversible windows meet Building Standards for thermal performance, ventilation, and safety requirements.
Technical Performance
Modern Performance Standards
Our roof lights deliver excellent thermal efficiency with U-values from 0.7 to 1.4 W/m²K. Engineered with advanced weather sealing, robust structural glazing systems, and premium hardware ensuring reliable operation and weather resistance throughout Scotland’s demanding climate conditions.
Long-Lasting Quality
Built to Last with Minimal Maintenance
Modern roof lights are engineered for longevity with significantly less maintenance than traditional installations. Factory-applied finishes, self-cleaning glass options, and quality hardware ensure decades of reliable performance and continued clarity.
Applications
Roof Lights for Every Project
Flat roof lights perfect for contemporary kitchen extensions and modern flat-roof buildings. Lantern roof lights create stunning architectural features in orangeries and grand designs. Pitched roof lights ideal for loft conversions and traditional roof slopes. Roof lights UK specifications suit residential extensions, commercial buildings, and new build developments throughout Scotland requiring natural daylight solutions.
Professional Installation
Supply Only – Scotland Wide
We deliver premium roof lights anywhere in Scotland with comprehensive technical support, manufacturer's guarantee and specification guidance. Perfect for architects, developers, and homeowners working with their own trusted installers.
Supply & Fit – Central Scotland
Our professional installation service covers Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, and the wider Central Belt. We handle every aspect from fitting and weatherproofing to complete finishing, backed by our comprehensive 10-year insurance-backed guarantee.
Technical Advisory
Benefit from our extensive experience with our Technical Advisory service. We provide expert advice to support your glazing projects from start to finish. Our planning application service will help you get Planning Permission & Listed Building Consent.
Roof Lights Specialists
Our team brings extensive experience with roof light systems across Scotland’s diverse properties. Working with leading manufacturers including our exclusive Bako partnership, we supply premium quality products built to last. All supply & fit installations are protected by our 10-year guarantee.
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Roof Lights FAQs
Flat roof lights sit flush on flat roofs, lantern roof lights create raised pyramid structures, and pitched roof lights fit into sloped roofs. Each type suits different architectural styles and project requirements throughout Scotland.
Modern roof lights UK with proper installation and quality flashings don’t leak. Our products feature advanced weather sealing and robust construction ensuring weather-tight performance throughout Scotland’s demanding climate when professionally installed.
Yes. Many roof lights feature opening vents manually or electrically operated. Particularly beneficial for pitched roof lights and lantern roof lights providing natural ventilation and temperature control in extensions and conservatories.
Yes. Our supply-only service covers all of Scotland with comprehensive technical support. Supply & fit installation services available throughout Central Belt Scotland ensuring professional, weather-tight installations.