MortarThePoint Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 We have a loggia/veranda along part of the rear elevation and there is a window in the wall below it (pictured below). We would like to have a roof light in the loggia roof, but there is no point in it being opennable or double glazed. Can anyone recommend windows that would work well here? Separately, we want to add some non-opening roof lights to the attic space. We would want these to be double glazed, but without the opening mechanism I'd hope we could have a greater glazed area as well as save some money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyshouse Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Has it been designed to introduce shading in the summer? if it was mine and I wanted more light in just fit a piece of glass instead of tiles, glass tiles are sometimes available , don’t use lead near glass 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MortarThePoint Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 1 minute ago, tonyshouse said: Has it been designed to introduce shading in the summer? if it was mine and I wanted more light in just fit a piece of glass instead of tiles, glass tiles are sometimes available , don’t use lead near glass How do you seal around that without a frame and flashing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyshouse Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Here is one I did earlier, easier if glass goes into gutter but not essential https://www.dropbox.com/s/hgjq1apvpj0bgsh/IMG_0523.jpg?dl=0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 7 hours ago, MortarThePoint said: Separately, we want to add some non-opening roof lights to the attic space. We would want these to be double glazed, but without the opening mechanism I'd hope we could have a greater glazed area as well as save some money. That will be a change to planning so you will probably need to apply for a non material amendment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Some time ago dad made some replica roof tiles out of translucent tinted fibreglass, and put the, in to give Incidental light in a dark attic. These were in a slate roof. After a time they were really quite discreet. The things that matter are probably tint and surface texture. F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 For where to go, ask your local double glazing manufacturer / fitter - they are everywhere - or find a local little man glass-cutter and ask him. Or if you are rolling your own, then look to conservatory materials' suppliers. If you are being really cheapskate, then look at secondhand or spare shower screens ... again edgings etc are available, Andy they tend t9 be easy-clean. May have potential. F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MortarThePoint Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 11 hours ago, tonyshouse said: Here is one I did earlier, easier if glass goes into gutter but not essential https://www.dropbox.com/s/hgjq1apvpj0bgsh/IMG_0523.jpg?dl=0 Are those rafters at 600mm c/c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyshouse Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Yes, on top are glazing bars with 3g units, toughened on top laminated under. Think ali soakers upside down and thin upstand over an end cap upside down in the end glazing channel, nothing at the top, possibly butyl foam to stop wind driven rain, ain’t leaked yet and 15+ yrs old and step on bottom of units 75mm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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