Designing a Rooflight Installation Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide
Installing rooflights is the best way to increase light penetration throughout your house while improving ventilation and enhancing curb appeal. But if you want to enjoy optimal benefits from your rooflight installation you need to be methodical about choosing where to install them. Below we'll take you step-by-step through the process of designing a rooflight installation plan.
Our Step-by-Step Guide to Designing a Rooflight Installation Plan
If you are having a hard time trying to figure out the best places to install rooflights in your home this step-by-step guide should help you cut through the confusion. Let's get started.
Step 1: Determine if you need planning permission
Rooflights and skylights are often allowed under "permitted development" rules, but not all the time. Before you start contact your local authority and ask if you'll need planning permission to install rooflights on your home.
Step 2: Assess the roof
Determine the type and pitch of the roof and the materials used to construct the roof. Make note of what material is facing the weather (asphalt shingles, composite shingles, tiles, metal etc). Note what space is under what part of the roof and whether that space is a candidate for a rooflight. Go up into the loft and check for structural anomalies that might interfere with rooflight installation.
Step 3: Determine where you want to place the rooflights
Decide where you want to install your rooflights and then check your roof notes to determine if those areas are good candidates for an installation. At this stage, you'll also decide whether you want rooflights that open or fixed rooflights.
Step 4: Select the rooflight style
Now that you know where you're going to place your rooflights you'll need to select a style that's in line with your practical and aesthetic goals. We have scores of rooflight and skylight styles to choose from so take your time and peruse our online catalog. And if you have questions, call us.
Step 5: Choose a contractor
We strongly advise you to hire a professional to install your rooflights. Most times when rooflight installations go wrong it's because a homeowner decided to do the installation themselves. If you like we can recommend an experienced rooflight installation contractor for you.
Planning is half the battle so make sure you adhere to the above steps to ensure a successful rooflight installation. And if you have questions call us on 020 3633 2196.
