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Opening Skylights

Refresh your space with opening rooflights.

We stock a range of stylish opening rooflights that will fill your space with fresh air and sunlight. Each model seamlessly blends with interiors to give your home a modern, sophisticated look.

Enjoy a home that feels more connected to nature. Any room can become a peaceful sanctuary or a vibrant hub that you can’t wait to spend time in.

Make every moment at home special – find your perfect solution today and enjoy Fast UK Delivery.

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Benefits of opening rooflights

Our collection of opening rooflight and skylights stand out from the competition thanks to their:

  • Slim and minimal frames
  • Thermally-efficient glass
  • Reduced risk of condensation
  • Self-cleaning glass
  • Choice of external frame colours

Explore our reviews to see what customers have to say about us. If you have any queries about our opening rooflights and skylights, get in touch with our team.

Electric opening rooflight

How do rooflights open?

Opening rooflights are available in both manual and automatic models. An automatic rooflight can be opened through the use of a switch or remote, a switch will be included as standard with an opening rooflight installation. This is particularly beneficial if the rooflight will be installed on a high-ceiling, where regular access would be difficult. 

Manual opening rooflights are operated through the use of a pole, which can be provided with the installation. Manual opening rooflights offer an easy ventilation solution that does not require tampering with the building pre-existing wiring to install.

Opening rooflights are also important to provide your building with increased ventilation. Read our blog ‘Why is Roof Ventilation Important?’ for more information.

You can also view our full range of rooflights and skylights, including:

Can opening rooflights be used as a means of access?

Opening rooflights are not suitable as a means of access, as they are only capable of opening enough to provide ventilation to the room. Some opening rooflights can open fully for maintenance access, but these should not be used for regular access. If you require regular access to your roof space, you should consider installing an Access Hatch Rooflight. 

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between an opening rooflight and an access hatch?

An opening rooflight is built for ventilation, so it opens partway to let air circulate rather than to provide entry to the roof. If you need regular access to the roof space itself, an Access Hatch Rooflight is the right product instead.

Manual or electric: which opening rooflight should I choose?

A manual unit, operated by pole, is the simpler and cheaper option and doesn’t involve any wiring at installation. An electric unit adds a switch or remote and suits high ceilings where a pole isn’t practical. Our Electric & Manual Opening Rooflights cover both, and our detailed electric vs manual comparison weighs them up further.

Will an opening rooflight help with condensation?

It can. Letting warm, moist air escape reduces the conditions that cause condensation to form on the glass in the first place. Our guide on stopping condensation on rooflights covers other contributing factors and fixes.

Can I get an opening pitched roof window?

Yes. Two of our pitched roof windows open for ventilation. Browse our full pitched roof skylight windows range for the options available.

Do roof lanterns come with opening options?

Some do, though most roof lanterns are fixed by default. Our rooflights vs roof lanterns comparison and roof lanterns guide explain which lanterns can be specified with an opener, and our roof lanterns range includes the Korniche Roof Lantern as a premium option.

Is an opening flat rooflight available?

Yes, our Electric & Manual Opening Rooflights are the flat roof option built for this. Our standard Flat Rooflight and Triple-Glazed Self-Clean Rooflight are fixed units, so if ventilation matters, start with the opening range instead. Our full flat roof skylights range and buying guide cover everything suited to a flat roof, opening or fixed.

What's the difference between a rooflight, a skylight, and a roof window?

In everyday UK usage the terms are largely interchangeable. Our guide on the difference between skylights, rooflights and roof windows covers the distinctions in full.

How much does an opening rooflight cost?

Prices vary by brand, size, glazing, and whether it’s manual or electric. Our complete cost guide breaks down what moves the price on any rooflight or skylight.

Where can I see your full range of rooflights and skylights?

Browse our complete rooflights, skylights and roof windows range to see every category we stock beyond opening options.

Why buy your opening rooflights from Toughened Glass Systems?

Alongside a Best Price Guarantee and UK-wide delivery, we’ve built a strong track record supplying rooflights across the UK. See more about us or read our reviews and trade history for genuine customer feedback.

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