Glass Roof Lantern

Benefits

Designed to maximise natural daylight, the Brett Martin Roof Lantern creates a bright, open feel while delivering strong thermal performance for modern homes and extensions. Slim aluminium profiles provide clean sight lines, while the thermally broken frame and Low-E double glazing help reduce heat loss. The self-cleaning outer glass minimises maintenance, and quick installation onto a prepared builder’s upstand helps save time on site.

Features

The roof lantern is available in 4-pane or 6-pane layouts and comes in 9 standard sizes, ranging from 1500 × 1000mm to 3000 × 2000mm. Each unit is supplied with a toughened inner pane as standard, with an optional laminated inner pane available for enhanced overhead safety. Manufactured in the UK, the roof lantern is supplied with a 10-year warranty.

The Brett Martin Roof Lantern is engineered for quick, straightforward installation on flat or low-pitch roofs, mounting directly onto a prepared builder’s upstand.

Installation guidelines

• Roof Lantern should be installed by competent roofing contractors following Brett Martin’s installation guide and all relevant health & safety legislation.
• These rooflights should be considered FRAGILE. A risk assessment must be carried out to define appropriate fall-protection measures in line with CDM regulations and Rooflight Association guidance.
• Install onto a fully insulated and weathered builder’s upstand. The roof covering must dress up the sides and over the top of the upstand with a level, obstruction-free bearing surface.
• External upstand dimensions should match the ordered rooflight size, with a tolerance of +20 mm / -0 mm in both directions.
• Minimum upstand height: 150 mm. Minimum upstand width: 85 mm to provide a suitable fixing surface.
• Suitable for upstand pitches from 0° to 5°. For aesthetic reasons Brett Martin recommend constructing the upstand level (0°); a pitched upstand may result in a “lopsided” appearance.

Laminated vs toughened inner panes

• Laminated inner panes help prevent glass from falling into the space below if breakage occurs, offering enhanced overhead safety.
• Toughened inner panes may be used in certain locations subject to a satisfactory risk assessment in accordance with British Standards and Rooflight Association guidance.
• Where blinds or other fittings are installed in the lightwell, they should be positioned as far as practicable from the glass and preferably in light colours to reduce the risk of thermal stress fracture to laminated glass.

For a full step-by-step installation guide, including assembly of the frame and glazing, watch the video below or download the Brett Martin Roof Lantern installation guide.

Download the Roof Lantern installation guide (PDF)

*Brett Martin Daylight Systems operates a policy of continuous product improvement and reserves the right to alter specifications at any time without notice. The information provided should be used as a guide only and does not form part of a contract or warranty. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure the product is suitable for the actual conditions of use.

What is the difference between laminated glass and toughened glass?

Laminated glass has two layers of glass bonded with a clear inner layer, which holds the glass together if it cracks. Toughened glass is heat treated to make it stronger, but it breaks into small pieces and falls away.

What is the best glass option to choose?

The best choice is usually a combination of toughened glass on the outer pane and laminated glass on the inner pane. This is known as a toughened over laminated glass option.

The Rooflight Association recommends laminated glass for the inner pane because it stays in place if it breaks, reducing the risk to people below. Toughened glass works well on the outside, where it needs to cope with weather and temperature changes.

How your Roof Lantern is delivered

• Delivered kerbside by the Brett Martin transport fleet across the UK mainland.
• Glass units and frame are delivered together, typically on an A-frame for secure transport.
• Drivers can assist with unloading, but additional capable labour should be available on site.
• Sacrificial packing and foam runners protect the glass during unloading.
• The A-frame is removed from site by the driver after delivery.

Important: Please ensure adequate manpower and safe access are available on the day of delivery to unload the roof lantern from the vehicle.

Delivery times

Standard Roof Lantern sizes (4-pane or 6-pane) are typically delivered within 3–5 working days, subject to availability.

Bespoke sizes and special glass specifications are made to order – lead times will be confirmed at quotation or order stage.

Glass options

All Roof Lanterns are supplied with self-cleaning glass as standard, with the following options available:

• Clear self-clean double glazing with toughened inner pane.
• Blue solar-control self-clean glass for reduced solar gain.
• Clear/neutral solar-control self-clean glass with laminated inner pane for enhanced safety.
• Blue solar-control self-clean glass with laminated inner pane.
• Other specialist glass specifications available on request.

Delivery cost

Delivery is free to all standard UK mainland addresses.

For non-mainland and remote postcodes, please contact us for a delivery quote.

Excluded postcodes

We currently do not deliver to the following areas without prior arrangement:

Scotland, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Remote Areas

HS, IM, IV, ZE, BT, KA27–28, KWA, PA20–49, PH17–50, PO30–40, TR21–25, LL58–78

Contact our team and we will confirm if delivery to your area can be arranged.

Contact us

Email: info@daylightsystems.com
Phone: +44 (0)24 7660 2022