Solar-control roof lanterns in Thornaby-on-Tees
Looking for a solar-control roof lantern in Thornaby-on-Tees? We price it to your kerb size, confirm the fixed price in writing and deliver to TS17 and the surrounding postcodes, ready for your builder to fit or for us to quote fitting.
Price a solar-control roof lantern for Thornaby-on-Tees
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Solar-control roof lanterns for Thornaby-on-Tees homes
Glass that cuts solar heat gain and glare so the room stays comfortable.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 58.9° high over Thornaby-on-Tees, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Combined with a self-cleaning outer pane
- Neutral or blue tints
- g-value stated on your quote
Delivery and fitting in Thornaby-on-Tees
Delivery to TS17 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Thornaby-on-Tees before quoting.
Delivery to TS17 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Solar-control roof lantern prices for Thornaby-on-Tees
Guide prices for common solar-control roof lantern sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £1,495–£1,795£1,246 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 2.00 m² | £1,695–£1,995£1,412 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 3000 mm | 6.00 m² | £3,495–£4,095£2,912 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 4000 mm | 8.00 m² | £4,495–£5,195£3,746 ex VAT from | Configure |
Guide prices include VAT at 20%, supply only, aluminium with solar-control double glazing in a stock colour. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing on your quote before you order.
Planning and building regulations for Thornaby-on-Tees
In England, building regulations energy guidance sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new and replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured horizontally.
Planning-wise, a lantern on a new extension is judged as part of that extension, while one added to an existing roof can fall outside permitted development if it stands more than 150 mm proud.
Building regulations in Thornaby-on-Tees are checked by your local authority building control team or a registered building control approver. Replacing a rooflight in an existing home is building work. Installers registered with a competent person scheme can self-certify; otherwise building control must be involved.
Sources: Approved Document L, GOV.UK · Planning Portal
Questions from Thornaby-on-Tees
Does it help in winter?
Solar control mainly limits summer heat. Winter heat loss is governed by the U-value, which depends on the glazing unit and frame.
Will solar-control glass make the room dark?
It lets slightly less light through than clear glass, but a roof lantern admits so much daylight that most people do not notice the difference.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Thornaby-on-Tees?
Your local authority building control team or a registered building control approver. For a lantern in a new extension it forms part of the extension's approval; replacements in existing homes have their own rules.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Thornaby-on-Tees?
With the midsummer sun about 58.9° high at noon, roof glass in Thornaby-on-Tees gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.