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Contemporary roof lanterns

Contemporary roof lanterns use slimmer ridge and hip profiles, fewer glazing bars and larger panes, so you see more sky and less frame. Some sit lower on the roof too, which keeps them discreet from the garden and from neighbouring windows.

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In short: Slim frames, fewer bars and a lower profile for a cleaner view of the sky. Guide prices start from £1,395 including VAT, supply only.

What makes a lantern contemporary?

The look comes from sightlines: how much frame you see from inside. Contemporary ranges use larger glass units between fewer bars and slimmer internal faces, often with a flat or concealed ridge. The result reads more like a glass box than a traditional conservatory roof.

Larger panes are heavier, so contemporary lanterns are usually limited to smaller maximum sizes than standard ranges. Above those limits we will suggest a standard range with the slimmest bars available.

Who chooses a contemporary lantern?

Owners of modern rendered or timber-clad extensions, open-plan kitchens with handleless units and anyone who wants the ceiling to feel open rather than framed. Anthracite and black are the usual colour choices.

What does a contemporary lantern cost?

Contemporary ranges cost a little more than standard ones for the same size, mainly because of the larger glass units. Guide prices below include VAT.

Sizes and guide prices

Contemporary roof lantern prices by size

Contemporary roof lanterns guide prices
Kerb sizeRoof areaGuide priceConfigure
1000 × 1500 mm1.50 m²£1,395–£1,695£1,162 ex VAT fromConfigure
1000 × 2000 mm2.00 m²£1,695–£1,995£1,412 ex VAT fromConfigure
1500 × 2000 mm3.00 m²£2,095–£2,495£1,746 ex VAT fromConfigure
1500 × 2500 mm3.75 m²£2,495–£2,895£2,079 ex VAT fromConfigure
2000 × 3000 mm6.00 m²£3,495–£4,095£2,912 ex VAT fromConfigure
2000 × 4000 mm8.00 m²£4,395–£5,095£3,662 ex VAT fromConfigure

Guide prices include VAT at 20%, supply only, aluminium with self-cleaning double glazing in a stock colour. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing on your quote before you order.

Specification

What you get

Sightlines
Slim ridge and hip profiles
Panes
Larger units, fewer bars
Profile
Lower on the roof than many standard ranges
Colours
Anthracite grey, black, white or any RAL
Size limit
Typically smaller maximum sizes than standard ranges
Before you order

Three checks

  1. Measure the outside of the kerb, width then length, and check the diagonals. How to measure.
  2. Check the glazing allowance for your extension and whether you need planning permission. See building regulations and planning.
  3. Plan the lift. Your quote gives the approximate weight so your installer can plan access and lifting.
Questions

Contemporary roof lanterns: common questions

Is a contemporary lantern the same as a flat rooflight?

No. A contemporary lantern still has sloping glass and a ridge or apex; it simply has slimmer frames and fewer bars. A flat rooflight is a single, nearly flat pane of glass on an upstand.

Are contemporary lanterns weaker?

They are engineered for the sizes they are sold in. That is exactly why their maximum sizes are often smaller: the frame is slimmer, so each range has its own limits.

Can I have a contemporary lantern in white?

Yes, though most buyers choose grey or black because the slimmer frame is the point and dark frames disappear against the sky.

Do contemporary lanterns cost more?

Usually a little more per size than a standard range, because the bigger glass units cost more to make and handle.

Delivery areas

Contemporary roof lanterns by area

We deliver contemporary roof lanterns across mainland Britain. Choose your area for local delivery and regulation notes.

England

Wales

Scotland

Northern Ireland

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