Walk On Rooflights

FAQS

• What Are Walk-On Rooflights?

  Walk on rooflights are windows that can be placed on the ceiling and on the floor of an upper outdoor space that can also be walked on. Unlike other types of rooflights, these are safe to walk on because they’re manufactured differently from ordinary rooflights. The process of creating walk on rooflights allows them to withstand great amounts of pressure without cracking or shattering. If you’d like to learn more about walk on rooflights, visit our blog page.

• How Much Do Walk On Rooflights Cost?

  Here at Rooflight Centre, our walk on rooflights have a starting price of £1895. The price entirely depends on the size of the rooflight and whether you’d like to include a non-slip finish or not. Additionally, you could choose to have a bespoke walk on rooflight manufactured to ensure that you’re getting exactly what you want. If you’re interested in ordering a bespoke rooflight, speak to our team today to receive a quote!

• Why Can’t You Walk On Other Types Of Rooflights?

  Walk on rooflights are made of toughened safety glass, whereas other types of rooflights are not. Toughened safety glass is stronger than ordinary glass and is tested using Heat Soak Testing to ensure that it isn’t liable to shatter. Rather than using Nickel Sulphide to create the glass, toughened safety glass uses soda ash, silica sand, and limestone. This makes it up to five times stronger than ordinary glass. We have more information about toughened safety glass on our blog if you’d like to learn more.

• How Do You Clean A Walk On Rooflight?

  Like any type of glass, walk on rooflights should be cleaned with non-abrasive, high-quality products. Warm water and mild detergent or a high-quality glass cleaner would be the best options to ensure you get the cleanest outcome. Using abrasive cloths or chemicals to clean your walk on rooflight could result in scuffs and a dirty appearance despite just being cleaned. It is also advisable that you clean before or after midday, as the sun will instantly dry the rooflight and leave streaks.

• Do You Need Planning Permission For A Walk On Rooflight?

  Rooflights don’t generally require planning permission before you install them, as the process is quite straightforward and only requires minimal structural changes. However, you should ensure that you seek building regulations approval before proceeding with the installation. There is a lot of conflicting information available on whether permissions are required for walk on rooflights. The best way to confirm is to contact your local council directly.

• Are Walk On Rooflights Shatterproof?

  Due to the nature of the toughened glass that walk on rooflights are made from, walk on rooflights should be shatterproof. Most walk on rooflights, as well as toughened glass, also include laminated glass. The laminated glass prevents the glass from shattering should something happen to it. The laminate will hold the glass together so even if it does shatter, the pieces of glass will not fall to the ground.