Top 8 Benefits of Brett Martin Flat Glass

When you're choosing a rooflight or roof lantern, there’s a lot to consider, including the style, frame coating, and size. One thing that is often taken for granted is the glass. The quality of the glass affects how much light enters your home, how comfortable your space feels, and how much you enjoy the room beneath it. So, what makes Brett Martin the best choice of glass for your roof windows?

Benefit 1: Brings Natural Light Flooding In

How much natural light pours into your home depends on the clarity and light transmission of the glass. And this goes beyond glazings like frosted or solar-filtered. 

Brett Martin flat glass is known for its pristine clarity and high light transmission, regardless of the glazing you might choose. It brings in crisp, clean light that lifts the room below without reducing the amount of daylight you get. The result is a room that feels open, fresh and full of natural light, whether it's a kitchen, extension, or hallway.

Benefit 2: Keeps Your Home Comfortable and Eco-Friendly

Thermal efficiency has never been so important as homeowners become more conscious of reducing their energy bills. When it comes to thermally efficient glass, it means that your rooflight or roof lantern helps keep the precious heat inside during winter and reduces overheating in the summer. 

Brett Martin flat glass is made with a special construction that acts as a barrier, slowing down the transfer of heat. Plus, there are openable units so you can control air flow in our increasingly warm summers. 

This type of thermally efficient glass helps maintain a comfortable temperature in your home all year round. That means less strain on your energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint. And, once the glass and its frame reach the end of their life, they can be recycled, helping you to reduce your environmental impact even more.

Benefit 3: Adds Modern Style

Brett Martin’s crystal clear glass fills your space with natural light, adding brightness and a modern look to the room below. Plus, there is a range of glazing options that help you make the most of the daylight while enhancing the decor below. 

Pick from glazing like obscure, ideal for rooms needing privacy, to bronze, perfect for accentuating a room’s warm aesthetic below. Whatever the choice, the result is a smart, refined finish that works in both modern and traditional settings.

Benefit 4: Keeps Your Home Safe and Secure

For some homeowners, there’s a worry that if the glass were ever damaged, whoever is below might be at risk of falling broken glass. However, Brett Martin glass contains a laminated inner pane, designed to stay in place rather than shatter into pieces. This means that even in the unlikely event of breakage, it won’t fall into the room below or create a risk of sharp glass. Perfect for homes with children or pets.

The glass also meets Secured by Design standards, a police-backed initiative that supports products proven to improve the security of homes. This certification means the glass has been tested against common break-in methods, giving you added peace of mind that your home and family are protected.

Benefit 5: Reduces Noise from Outside

Brett Martin’s laminated glass doesn’t just help with safety; it also offers excellent acoustic insulation. This means outside noise like traffic, nearby construction or even loud neighbours is lessened before it even enters your home.

If you live in a busy town, on a tight new build estate or near a main road, this makes a big difference. You’ll still enjoy the daylight, but without all the noise. A quieter home makes it easier to relax, focus, or enjoy time with family.

Benefit 6: Designed to Last

Brett Martin flat glass is built to stand up to the British weather. It offers strong resistance to rain, wind, and UV exposure, so it won’t cloud, warp, or fade over time. It’s also less likely to suffer from the common wear and tear that affects lower-quality alternatives.

Each unit – whether it's a rooflight or a roof lantern – has a typical lifespan of 20 years and comes with a 10-year warranty. That’s long-term peace of mind that your rooflight or roof lantern will keep performing for years to come, without the need for frequent replacements or repairs.

Benefit 7: Fits All Kinds of Homes

Whether your home is modern and minimalist or full of traditional charm, there’s a Brett Martin option to suit your space. Rooflights come in flat, circular and glass link styles, while roof lanterns are available in four or six-pane designs.

There’s also flexibility in size and finish, which means you can customise the look to suit a specific room or shape. This helps you make a real feature of your rooflight or lantern, no matter whether it’s as a showstopping entrance or making the most of an awkward nook.

Benefit 8: Backed by a Trusted Name

Brett Martin is a UK manufacturer with decades of experience in plastics and glazing. Over the years, we’ve built a strong reputation supplying high-quality products to sectors including construction, fabrication, print, and display. That same commitment to quality, performance, and reliability is built into every rooflight and roof lantern we offer, from the precision-engineered frames to the high-performance flat glass we use as standard.

When you choose our products, you're investing in durable, well-designed solutions that are made to last and trusted by professionals and homeowners alike.

Looking to brighten up your space? Explore our full range of rooflights and roof lanterns to find the right fit for your home.