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Traditional roof lanterns

Traditional roof lanterns borrow from Victorian glasshouses: more glazing bars, a decorative ridge cresting and finials at each end. They suit period houses, orangeries and any extension where the lantern should look like it has always been there.

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Traditional white roof lantern with ridge cresting and finials on an orangery

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In short: Victorian-style detailing with ridge cresting and finials for period homes. Guide prices start from £1,495 including VAT, supply only.

What details make a lantern traditional?

The usual features are closer-spaced glazing bars, a decorative cresting along the ridge and turned finials. Some ranges add a deeper cornice where the lantern meets the upstand. The frame is still modern aluminium, so you get the period look with a thermally broken frame and sealed double glazing.

White and off-white are the classic finishes, with heritage greens and greys on request.

Is a traditional lantern right for a listed building?

Possibly, but listed buildings need listed building consent for most external changes, and conservation areas can have their own rules. Speak to your council before ordering. We can supply drawings and specification sheets for your application once you have a quote.

What does a traditional lantern cost?

Cresting, finials and extra bars add to the price compared with a plain rectangular lantern of the same size. Guide prices below include VAT.

Sizes and guide prices

Traditional roof lantern prices by size

Traditional roof lanterns guide prices
Kerb sizeRoof areaGuide priceConfigure
1000 × 1500 mm1.50 m²£1,495–£1,795£1,246 ex VAT fromConfigure
1000 × 2000 mm2.00 m²£1,795–£2,095£1,496 ex VAT fromConfigure
1500 × 2000 mm3.00 m²£2,295–£2,695£1,912 ex VAT fromConfigure
1500 × 2500 mm3.75 m²£2,595–£2,995£2,162 ex VAT fromConfigure
2000 × 3000 mm6.00 m²£3,695–£4,295£3,079 ex VAT fromConfigure
2000 × 4000 mm8.00 m²£4,695–£5,495£3,912 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

Style
Victorian-inspired, closer glazing bars
Ridge
Decorative cresting with end finials
Frame
Powder-coated aluminium
Colours
White, cream, heritage shades or any RAL
Uses
Orangeries, period homes, conservatory replacements
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

Traditional roof lanterns: common questions

Can I have cresting without finials, or the other way round?

Usually yes. Ranges treat cresting and finials as options. Tell us what you want and the quote will list each item.

Is a traditional lantern harder to clean?

There are more bars, so there are more edges for dirt to collect along. Self-cleaning glass helps, but a gentle rinse once or twice a year is still worthwhile.

Will a traditional lantern need planning permission?

The style does not change the planning position; size, height and location do. Listed buildings and conservation areas are the main cases where consent is more likely to be needed.

Do you make timber traditional lanterns?

Our range is aluminium and uPVC. Aluminium can be powder-coated in heritage colours that suit timber windows and doors.

Delivery areas

Traditional roof lanterns by area

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

England

Wales

Scotland

Northern Ireland

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Know the price before you order.

Configure your lantern for a guide price, then get a fixed written quote with delivery to your postcode.

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