Solar-control roof lanterns in Stowmarket
We supply solar-control roof lanterns to Stowmarket (IP14) and the rest of Suffolk: sized in millimetres to your upstand, priced up front and delivered on pallets. Fitting can be quoted separately if you need it.
Price a solar-control roof lantern for Stowmarket
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Solar-control roof lanterns for Stowmarket homes
Glass that cuts solar heat gain and glare so the room stays comfortable.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 61.3° high over Stowmarket, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Neutral or blue tints
- Recommended on south and west roofs
- Combined with a self-cleaning outer pane
Delivery and fitting in Stowmarket
We confirm the delivery cost and date for IP14 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Stowmarket can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to IP14 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Solar-control roof lantern prices for Stowmarket
Typical guide prices for solar-control roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| 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 |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 3.00 m² | £2,195–£2,595£1,829 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2500 mm | 3.75 m² | £2,495–£2,895£2,079 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 Stowmarket
England's Approved Document L caps the U-value of new or replacement rooflights in existing homes at 2.2 W/m²K, calculated with the glass horizontal.
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 Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket
Is solar control the same as tinted glass?
Solar-control coatings often look slightly tinted, but the performance comes from the coating, not just the colour.
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Stowmarket?
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 Stowmarket?
With the midsummer sun about 61.3° high at noon, roof glass in Stowmarket gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.