Bespoke skylights are a terrific method to add light into your home if you’re planning a home extension or orangery. Flat skylights and lanterns are the two primary types of bespoke skylights. If you’re not sure what the difference is between the two, here’s a quick rundown of the two basic types of bespoke skylights.
What exactly is a bespoke flat skylight?A flat skylight is similar to a huge window that is installed in the roof of an orangery or flat roof expansion. These skylights are made entirely of glass, as the name implies. The style is modest, yet the flat skylights stand out. This is especially true if they are huge and placed on top of a curb, above the level of your ceiling. Because of their basic, clean forms, flat skylights work well in modern interiors.
What exactly is a lantern skylight?A lantern skylight differs in appearance from a flat skylight, however they can both be used on orangeries and flat roof expansions. A lantern roof is similar to a miniature conservatory roof. It is composed of numerous distinct glass panes, several glazing bars that connect the panes of glass, and is pitched up to a central ridge. Lantern roofs and skylights are frequently assumed to be best suited to more conventional home repair projects, but this is not always the case. Ultrasky bespoke lantern skylights feature slimline bars and are available in contemporary colours such as black and grey. As a result, Ultrasky Lanterns will complement both modern and historic orangeries and additions.
Can I create my own custom skylights?
Yes, you may design and order your own bespoke skylights on our website, in either lantern or flat skylight form. The Ultrasky website makes it very simple to design and order custom skylights in just a few simple steps, as detailed below.
Steps for creating your own custom skylights:
Navigate to www.rooflanternkits. This is the greatest website for custom skylight design and ordering. Ultrasky’s skylights are manufactured by Ultraframe, a world pioneer in the design and construction of conservatory roofing systems for over 35 years.
Select either bespoke lantern skylights or flat skylights and click on that area.
You can design your custom skylight in minutes with the simple configurator. There is no need to worry about forgetting something while designing your skylight because the process guides you through a multitude of options step by step. Size, frame colour, and glazing colour are among the options.
When it comes to selecting the size of your skylights, you have two options. The first step is to select a ‘off the shelf’ size. The second option is to provide your own measurements.
After you’ve made your selections, you pay for your bespoke skylight design online.
A member of the Ultrasky team will contact you to schedule the delivery of your custom skylight.
Your custom skylight is delivered to your home or job site, ready to be installed.
Help and guidance with custom skylights
Designing and ordering your own bespoke skylights from Ultrasky.co.uk is quite simple. However, if you have any questions while planning your skylights, our crew is available to assist you. They can provide advise and inspiration on how many skylights are suitable for your project, what size and form to consider, as well as answers to questions about colour, material, and glazing.
While a detailed installation guide is available, our crew is also available to assist with any questions regarding the installation of your bespoke skylight.
While getting your own bespoke skylight may appear difficult, the ordering process on the Ultrasky website is simple. The extensive support provided by Ultraframe’s highly skilled crew also means that you may design and order your skylights with complete confidence.
How do I install my own skylight?
Skylight installation is best left to an expert builder or roof contractor. Each skylight purchased from the Ultrasky website includes an installation guide, which must be read before the installation procedure begins. If you can’t find somebody in your area to assist with skylight installation, contact our customer service team, who may be able to recommend an installer in your area.
Will my custom skylight come with a guarantee or warranty?
Yes, all Ultrasky Lanterns come with a 10-year warranty from the date of purchase. This warranty protects your customised skylights from discoloration, cracking, shape deterioration, and component failure. It should be noted that glass bars and aluminium frames are not protected if they have been subjected to any type of severe chemical cleaning. However, under regular use and in normal settings, aluminium pieces are guaranteed against bending, cracking, and breakage.
Please keep in mind that installation, sealing, and waterproofing are not covered by the guarantee and must be handled by the installer or roofer you hire to install your bespoke skylights. Your warranty will be void if your builder or installer damaged the units by using the incorrect sealant type (regular silicone sealants destroy the special outer coating) or by cleaning with harsh chemicals.
The Ambi glass sealed glazing units used on your custom skylight come with a 10-year unit seal warranty from the date of installation. If a unit seal fails within the 10-year warranty period, we will replace it free of charge if the following conditions are met:
The original glass unit is returned for a thorough in-house inspection; and the seals were not damaged during installation or glazed wrongly.
We hope you now feel comfortable designing and ordering your own custom skylight. The process is quick and straightforward, and there is plenty of help available if you require it.