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Information about aluminium lantern roofs

22nd December 2017 by Northwest Bifolds

A glazed roof is an excellent way of bringing natural light into your home, whether as part of a new extension or home renovation. There are a number of roof styles, types and materials available for glazed roofs such as skylights or lantern roofs. In this article, we give you some information on what you need to know about aluminium lantern roofs.

aluminium lantern roofs

What are aluminium lantern roofs?

Lantern roofs differ from flat rooflights or conservatory roofs in that they are triangular in design. The main benefit of lantern roofs is their design suits old or new houses thanks to how they are crafted either with a modern square or traditional looking roof bars on the inside and cappings on the outside.

Lantern roofs are typically used in flat roof constructions and provide a three-dimensional appearance thanks to their pyramid or triangular design.

Where can you fit a lantern roof?

Lantern Roofs can be fitted to any flat roof or as part of a new extension. What you also have the choice of is matching fixed window frames underneath the roof lantern, or directly onto the roof kerb and cill.

A new rear extension featuring bifolding or sliding doors is perfect for a roof lantern as it allows natural light to flood into the home both from the large door glass and the roof above. You can fit a lantern roof to a kitchen extension, in your lounge, above a staircase and even in porch.

What lantern roof styles are available?

You may already be familiar with the lantern roof as the tradition four-sided rectangular shape. These remain the most popular, but you can also have other styles.

Every lantern roof is made to measure and comes in the choice of standard rectangular, octagonal, square, or the more traditional ‘hipped’ style. You can even choose a pyramid design.

Will a lantern roof make my home too warm?

One of the problems with old conservatories was too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter.  The issue of uncomfortable rooms with a glass roof has mostly been eliminated thanks to better design, thermal efficiency and a vastly improved glass specification.  Lantern roofs will not make your home too hot or too cold.

You can now accessorise and enhance all available lantern roof styles with self-cleaning glass, blinds, manual or automatic roof vents and rain sensing vents as well that open and close as the weather changes.

Why aluminium lantern roofs are best.

The most popular material for lantern roofs is aluminium, and there are many great reasons why. Aluminium provides a slim and robust roof that is much thinner and has bigger glass panels. Here is how aluminium lantern roofs compare with other materials.

Aluminium PVCu Timber/Hardwood
Typical Product Guarantee 10 years 10 years 10 years
Thermal Performance Very Good Excellent Excellent
Glass Options Double or Triple Glazed Double or Triple Glazed Double or Triple Glazed
Quality Perception Excellent Good Excellent
Typical Roof bar sizes 40mm 70mm 60mm
Colour Choices over 200 colours typically 20 colours typically 200 colours
Overall Aesthetic Contemporary 0r Traditional Chamfered appearance Chamfered appearance
Maintenance Virtually maintenance free Virtually maintenance free Some maintenance needed.
Design options. Excellent Restricted by size Excellent.
Price Mid-range Cheapest Expensive
Strength Strongest without reinforcement Needs reinforcement Strong without reinforcement
Internal supports Not required Required Required

Aluminium lantern roofs offer you the best regarding all round value, performance, sight lines and colour choices.  PVCu lanterns rely on heavy internal reinforcement because of the weaker plastic profile meaning a thicker looking roof with size limitations.  Timber roofs are excellent for the natural look and warm feel, but you will pay more and have to take care of the roof over the coming years. Aluminium gives you the best in slim, sleek and contemporary lines.

Aluminium lantern roofs will also give you the best in colour choice with over 200 different colours available, the choice of a different colour inside and out as well as optional metallic effect finish as well.

At Northwest Bifolds we offer the market leading Atlas lantern roof. This minimalist, slim roof is based on the design used in high rise facade glazing you see in tall buildings and large span atrium roofs.

By far, the most popular roof on the market at a fantastic price, Atlas lantern roofs are 30% narrower than other aluminium lantern roofs and with a central ridge that’s up to 70% narrower.  Best of all Atlas lantern roofs do not rely on any internal tie bars and supports, ridge covers or other bulky reinforcement.  For you, this means minimal aluminium, maximum glass, and more natural light.

Subject to sizes, you can even choose a lantern roof with the bare minimum of roof bars, giving you a near frameless appearance.

How are lantern roofs decorated on the outside?

You can customise the outside of your lantern roof with plain or decorative roof bars. The plain roof bars give a more contemporary appearance to your lantern roof, providing a matching appearance to a modern bifolding or sliding door. If you want a more traditional appearance, decorative roof bars complete with cresting and finials are available.

How much does a lantern roof cost?

At Northwest Bifolds we expertly install quality and affordable aluminium lantern roofs. We buy directly from the roof designers meaning our prices are kept low, without the associated ‘middle man’ markup you may find with other companies.  Contact us today for a free, no-0bligation quotation. We can even quote you for skylights, walk-on glass, rooflights and even a new conservatory.

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North West Bifolds have recently installed 2 sets of bifold doors and a window in our kitchen. We are absolutely delighted; if we could score 10 stars then we would.The customer service we received at all stages was superb; from initial contact, through measuring up and the quote, to actual fitting and finishing off.The doors etc. are made by a company called Origin. If you visit their website and read customer reviews, you'll discover that Origin are leaders in the market. The materials are real quality and look great.North West Bifolds are one of Origin's preferred suppliers; who offer very competitive quotes. You won't be disappointed. So, in summary, you won't go far wrong if you trust North West Bifolds to supply and fit your next replacement windows and doors.
Dave C.
Dave C.
17:12 16 Nov 20
Quality install and workmanship. Very pleased with my Origin bifold doors. Excellent service throughout from Steve. Would highly recommend
anil p
anil p
09:05 26 Jun 20
We would highly recommend Steve and his company who are professional, reliable, courteous and efficient. He came to our home to discuss our requirements at some length. Once we had decided on bifolds with integral blinds, and the frame and blind colours, everything went very smoothly. Steve fitted our doors and windows in one day, with no hassle or fuss, and the results are absolutely amazing! Thanks!
Lawrence A.
Lawrence A.
15:42 20 Jun 20
Big thanks to Steve and his crew for doing such a fantastic job. Fitted new windows and bifolds to our new extension as well as replacing all the existing windows to our cottage. Excellent service from the start giving help with selection and quotes. Really quick turnaround for bespoke windows and installation started next day after delivery. Had a few issues with the old window openings when our tired hardwood windows were removed, but Steve took all this in his stride! We couldn't of had worse weather during the insulation but this didn't stop any of the work, a really dedicated team.The quality of the Origin widows is exceptional, we went for the walnut finish and we are really pleased how it all looks. We would certainly recommend NorthWest Bifolds ... very friendly and easy to work with!
Jean A.
Jean A.
21:01 22 Jan 20
Had origin bi fold doors fitted by Ste and northwest bifoldsVery professional and attention to detail exceptionalHad one small problem a couple of months after with the door called Ste and came within 2 days and fixed the problemHighly recommended and top guy tooThanks
Craig S.
Craig S.
10:46 16 Jul 19
The replacement of the old fashioned patio windows with the Bi Fold sliding patio unit was carried out in a professional and courteous manner. Steve's handling of our requirements was both informative and helpfull in making our decision as was the cooperation we received prior to and following the installation. Very pleased with the window system and the service we received. Many thanks to Steve and his team.
Robert H.
Robert H.
06:50 16 Jul 19
Steve has installed numerous sets of Bi fold doors for me. As a builder i only recommend Steve to my customers, he is a pleasure to deal with. His accuracy and professionalism is 1st class, turns up when he says he will, does a top job and the product speaks for itself. Great company to work with!
Steven R.
Steven R.
15:28 14 Jul 19
Could not recommend more came out the next day and fixed my mums Bifolds where others had failed Steve prevailed, great honest friendly service.Thanks Steve
David H.
David H.
15:20 09 Jun 19
My bifolds that were installed by the previous house owner had broken. With one quick email to Steve he was round the next morning and had them fixed right away. He even made them work better than they had done before! Excellent honest and knowledgable service. He went above and beyond as was only happy when they worked perfectly! Could not recommend enough.
Lucy M.
Lucy M.
06:32 23 Apr 19
Visited us the day after our enquiry and spoke with the builder to ensure everything was in-place and ready to go. Did an amazing job and we're really happy with them.
Paul H.
Paul H.
11:48 13 Mar 19
Steve was very helpful and we went to site visit to doors installed in 10 days. They're amazing quality and we couldn't be happier.
Lucy Rose Louise H.
Lucy Rose Louise H.
14:03 04 Feb 19
We did a good amount of research before getting our bifolds. Steve was by far the most knowledgeable of everyone we saw. We visited the Origin department in Warrington, and even they said they never have any problems with Steve's installation.Always been honest, accurate and reliable. Would definitely recommend him.
Adam F.
Adam F.
17:45 11 Dec 18
Well what can we say about these guys?About 18 months ago we had an extension built and we called Steve @ NW Bi folds to fit our doors with integral blinds fitted inside the glass.For the first 16 months the blinds were great until they became somewhat stiff and hard to use.We contacted Steve and he was out to inspect them straight away, After we and Steve had contacted integral blinds to raise are concerns not much was done,they at integral tried to put the blame on NW Bifolds or anyone else for that matter. Integral blinds must have the worst customer service we have ever come across, and as far as they are concerned our blinds still don't work properly. Now as for Steve and his son,they took it a lot more seriously and sorted our problem, Steve contacted another of his suppliers Hi Tec blinds, payed for and fitted at our new blinds at his own expense. That's what you call customer service .Well done NW Bifolds you went above and beyond your duty,Quality through experience.
Paul W.
Paul W.
20:23 21 Sep 18
Contacted NW bifolds about our bifold doors installed some time ago and with a different company. Steve was very helpful and came round within a few days to look at the issues. Fixed them straight away and was very knowledgeable on the doors. Would highly recommend using NW bifolds and I would do so again without hesitation.
Jon R.
Jon R.
17:52 09 Sep 18
Had two sets of Origin bi-fold doors supplied and fitted by North West Bifolds. Price was very competetive. Quality of the doors and their installation is excellent. Doors were installed within 7 days of paying deposit ( no other company could beat 4 weeks). Highly recommended.
Tim C.
Tim C.
17:46 07 Sep 18
I had my windows fitted 2 years ago by this company excellent service and quality. I have returned again to have my front door replaced. After an excellent consultation and a visit to the showroom we decided to have an Endurance solid secure door along with the ring CCTV door bell fitted. The options to customise your own door are excellent. Once again superb work completed. Highly recommend this company for their windows and doors. From beginning to end the company is professional,honest, trustworthy and extremely proud of their work. They are a great team of fitters who get the job done and are very clean and tidy to. Extremely happy customer thanks again .
simon N.
simon N.
22:09 12 May 17
Friendly service, well priced and great installation, the Origin door really stands out for looks and quality.
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Gary N.
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Dave Cotterill
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North West Bifolds have recently installed 2 sets of bifold doors and a window in our kitchen. We are absolutely delighted; if we could score 10 stars then we would.The customer service we received at all stages was superb; from initial contact, through measuring up and the quote, to actual fitting and finishing off.The doors etc. are made by a company called Origin. If you visit their website and read customer reviews, you'll discover that Origin are leaders in the market. The materials are real quality and look great.North West Bifolds are one of Origin's preferred suppliers; who offer very competitive quotes. You won't be disappointed. So, in summary, you won't go far wrong if you trust North West Bifolds to supply and fit your next replacement windows and doors.
anil p
anil p
09:05 26 Jun 20
Quality install and workmanship. Very pleased with my Origin bifold doors. Excellent service throughout from Steve. Would highly recommend
Lawrence Addlestone
Lawrence Addlestone
15:42 20 Jun 20
We would highly recommend Steve and his company who are professional, reliable, courteous and efficient. He came to our home to discuss our requirements at some length. Once we had decided on bifolds with integral blinds, and the frame and blind colours, everything went very smoothly. Steve fitted our doors and windows in one day, with no hassle or fuss, and the results are absolutely amazing! Thanks!
Jean Ashley
Jean Ashley
21:01 22 Jan 20
Big thanks to Steve and his crew for doing such a fantastic job. Fitted new windows and bifolds to our new extension as well as replacing all the existing windows to our cottage. Excellent service from the start giving help with selection and quotes. Really quick turnaround for bespoke windows and installation started next day after delivery. Had a few issues with the old window openings when our tired hardwood windows were removed, but Steve took all this in his stride! We couldn't of had worse weather during the insulation but this didn't stop any of the work, a really dedicated team.The quality of the Origin widows is exceptional, we went for the walnut finish and we are really pleased how it all looks. We would certainly recommend NorthWest Bifolds ... very friendly and easy to work with!
Craig Sutherland
Craig Sutherland
10:46 16 Jul 19
Had origin bi fold doors fitted by Ste and northwest bifoldsVery professional and attention to detail exceptionalHad one small problem a couple of months after with the door called Ste and came within 2 days and fixed the problemHighly recommended and top guy tooThanks
Robert Hulley
Robert Hulley
06:50 16 Jul 19
The replacement of the old fashioned patio windows with the Bi Fold sliding patio unit was carried out in a professional and courteous manner. Steve's handling of our requirements was both informative and helpfull in making our decision as was the cooperation we received prior to and following the installation. Very pleased with the window system and the service we received. Many thanks to Steve and his team.
Steven Rotherham
Steven Rotherham
15:28 14 Jul 19
Steve has installed numerous sets of Bi fold doors for me. As a builder i only recommend Steve to my customers, he is a pleasure to deal with. His accuracy and professionalism is 1st class, turns up when he says he will, does a top job and the product speaks for itself. Great company to work with!
David Haddad
David Haddad
15:20 09 Jun 19
Could not recommend more came out the next day and fixed my mums Bifolds where others had failed Steve prevailed, great honest friendly service.Thanks Steve
Lucy Mead
Lucy Mead
06:32 23 Apr 19
My bifolds that were installed by the previous house owner had broken. With one quick email to Steve he was round the next morning and had them fixed right away. He even made them work better than they had done before! Excellent honest and knowledgable service. He went above and beyond as was only happy when they worked perfectly! Could not recommend enough.
Paul Hendrick
Paul Hendrick
11:48 13 Mar 19
Visited us the day after our enquiry and spoke with the builder to ensure everything was in-place and ready to go. Did an amazing job and we're really happy with them.
Lucy Rose Louise Hall
Lucy Rose Louise Hall
14:03 04 Feb 19
Steve was very helpful and we went to site visit to doors installed in 10 days. They're amazing quality and we couldn't be happier.
Adam Flynn
Adam Flynn
17:45 11 Dec 18
We did a good amount of research before getting our bifolds. Steve was by far the most knowledgeable of everyone we saw. We visited the Origin department in Warrington, and even they said they never have any problems with Steve's installation.Always been honest, accurate and reliable. Would definitely recommend him.
Paul Willcock
Paul Willcock
20:23 21 Sep 18
Well what can we say about these guys?About 18 months ago we had an extension built and we called Steve @ NW Bi folds to fit our doors with integral blinds fitted inside the glass.For the first 16 months the blinds were great until they became somewhat stiff and hard to use.We contacted Steve and he was out to inspect them straight away, After we and Steve had contacted integral blinds to raise are concerns not much was done,they at integral tried to put the blame on NW Bifolds or anyone else for that matter. Integral blinds must have the worst customer service we have ever come across, and as far as they are concerned our blinds still don't work properly. Now as for Steve and his son,they took it a lot more seriously and sorted our problem, Steve contacted another of his suppliers Hi Tec blinds, payed for and fitted at our new blinds at his own expense. That's what you call customer service .Well done NW Bifolds you went above and beyond your duty,Quality through experience.
Jon Raven
Jon Raven
17:52 09 Sep 18
Contacted NW bifolds about our bifold doors installed some time ago and with a different company. Steve was very helpful and came round within a few days to look at the issues. Fixed them straight away and was very knowledgeable on the doors. Would highly recommend using NW bifolds and I would do so again without hesitation.
Tim Crook
Tim Crook
17:46 07 Sep 18
Had two sets of Origin bi-fold doors supplied and fitted by North West Bifolds. Price was very competetive. Quality of the doors and their installation is excellent. Doors were installed within 7 days of paying deposit ( no other company could beat 4 weeks). Highly recommended.
simon nolan
simon nolan
22:09 12 May 17
I had my windows fitted 2 years ago by this company excellent service and quality. I have returned again to have my front door replaced. After an excellent consultation and a visit to the showroom we decided to have an Endurance solid secure door along with the ring CCTV door bell fitted. The options to customise your own door are excellent. Once again superb work completed. Highly recommend this company for their windows and doors. From beginning to end the company is professional,honest, trustworthy and extremely proud of their work. They are a great team of fitters who get the job done and are very clean and tidy to. Extremely happy customer thanks again .
Gary Nield
Gary Nield
09:18 16 Oct 15
Friendly service, well priced and great installation, the Origin door really stands out for looks and quality.
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