If you’re thinking about an extension, odds are you’re thinking about a flat roof extension. Flat roofs can be utilised to build a conventional orangery, but thanks to modern architectural design, they are increasingly being employed to build modern-inspired extensions nowadays.
A flat roof expansion, when combined with modern flat skylights, can provide a ‘Grand Designs’ aesthetic while also ensuring abundant of natural light to keep the space bright and airy. You may invest in huge door sets to bring the outside in and emphasis on modern claddings to contrast with your house when constructing your expansion, but the importance of bespoke skylights cannot be overstated.
Did you know that the roof receives five times more natural light than any other living space’s windows? That is why contemporary flat skylights are critical to the success of your design.
There are several factors to consider while selecting bespoke skylights. The size of your skylight will decide how much light enters the space; however, huge skylights can be costly to install and require lifting equipment. It may be less expensive to choose two custom skylights rather than one large one. They can be placed as close together as possible, so you won’t lose too much light if you choose two smaller modern flat skylights instead of a huge one.
It is critical to evaluate the thermal performance of any modern flat skylight, especially if your kitchen is positioned in your new flat roof expansion. Because temperatures can change quickly, you must ensure that there is no cold bridging in the construction of your bespoke skylight. Ultrasky flat skylights use ‘warmframe’ technology to prevent this, since the insulated frame works with the other components to keep condensation at bay.
You should also examine the location of your modern flat skylights, ensuring that there is enough room for lighting and speakers within the roof around the bespoke skylights. Place a huge modern flat skylight, for example, above an area that needs to be lit in the evenings, such as a kitchen cooking area or dining table.
Consider the glass that will be utilised in your own flat skylight. Modern flat skylights are never truly flat since they require a modest pitch to ensure that water drains away. This pitch is never high enough for’self-cleaning’ glass to be effective, therefore skip this option. Noise-cancelling glass and UV protection are well worth the price to keep your room serene and any new furnishings from deteriorating.
A modern flat skylight from Ultrasky can be a fashionable addition to your new room, no matter how you intend to utilise it. It is simple and minimalist, with edge to edge glass and a frameless effect from both the outside and the inside – the perfect compliment to any Grand Design.