Choose between electric opening rooflights and manual opening rooflights with Toughened Glass Systems. These opening skylights boast an exceptional level of quality at a competitive price. Get yours today, or view our full collection of opening rooflights to find one that suits your needs.
You can also view our wider range of rooflights and skylights for even more options.
If ordered from the website the standard opening rooflight will be supplied with an anthracite grey aluminium frame top section and a white pvc df kerb . There is an option for the Aluminium frame to be supplied in black. Please contact us for this option.
What is an electric opening rooflight?
Electric opening rooflights are types of rooflights that use electrical systems to open or close. They feature all the benefits of normal rooflights, such as extra natural light and improved ventilation, with the added benefit of being able to open it with ease.
With manual opening rooflights, you’re required to open and close them yourself.
Our opening rooflights are safe and reliable
Our opening skylights are designed to be safe and long-lasting. This rooflight comes with a bottom pane of 6.4mm inner laminated glass, compared to competitor products which often only feature a 6mm bottom pane. Larger rooflights come with a laminated glass that is 9.5mm or 11.5mm. Laminated panes are made by taking two plies of glass and bonding a film or interlayer in between them. Should they shatter, the layer between the two plies holds the glass in place, preventing pieces of glass from falling to the floor, ensuring safety.
If toughened glass was used, it would shatter into pieces that could cause injury. This means that our rooflight with laminate glass on the bottom provides a greater level of safety than those that have a bottom pane consisting of toughened glass only. The skylight can be easily positioned on top of the existing builder’s upstand and is manufactured to ISO 9001 industry standards in the UK.
How do electric and manual opening rooflights work?
Operated electrically or manually, this rooflight is connected to the mains power if electric option is selected and can be operated using a wall switch while there is the option to take advantage of remote or rain sensor. This makes opening and closing the rooflight efficient. If the manual option is selected a winding rod is used to open the rooflight.
The rooflight uses single or tandem actuators, with the chosen option dependent on the size. Smaller rooflights will use actuators that are concealed, while large sizes will have an actuator that is more suited to heavy-duty use, and is, therefore, exposed.
If the ventilation option is chosen, then the hit-and-miss trickle vents which are manually operated can provide a ventilation area that is equivalent to 8400mm2. The manual rooflight is operated using worm gear via a pole which is sold separately.
A modern design
The design of the rooflight stands out with a contemporary look and a sleek design. It has a flush fitting and a slim powder-coated frame, allowing the maximum amount of light to enter the room. The framework is slim and this means that it can barely be seen after it is installed following our fitting guide. However, you should make sure that all sizes are correct prior to making payment as all orders are made to order and so, the sizes cannot be altered once we have started the manufacturing process.
A 4-degree pitch is required as a minimum with the maximum pitch being 15 degrees. View our full range of pitched roof windows if you’re looking for a rooflight for a sloped roof.
Is this opening rooflight thermally efficient?
Both our manual and electric opening rooflights offer a centre pane U-value of 1.1W/,2K. This provides an exceptional level of thermal efficiency, making it one of the best on the market. If you’d like more information, view our blog ‘Are Rooflights Energy Efficient?’.
Should I choose a manual opening rooflight or an electric opening one?
Electric opening rooflights require wiring to the frame, whereas manual opening rooflights don’t. This should factor in your decision-making regarding which one to choose, a simpler fitting process is a manual opening skylight; however, with high ceilings, this may not always be the most practical option. Read our complete guide on electric and manual rooflights to find out which is best for you.
Are electric opening rooflights more likely to break?
The glass used in both the electrical and manual opening rooflights will be the same, so there is no increase in breakage for the electric opening rooflights. However, the mechanism used in the opening of electronic rooflights means that they are more susceptible to wear and tear breaking. If you look after your electric opening rooflight’s mechanics including cleaning them regularly, using lubricants to keep them working and clearing any debris from the mechanics. Our electronic opening rooflights are covered under a 10 year warranty and usually have a 12-15 year lifespan, so both manual and electric opening rooflights are great options.
Will a power cut affect my electric opening rooflight?
There is a manual override that you can use to close or open the electric rooflght during a power cut.
Can I connect my electric rooflight to a smart home system?
It’s best to check compatibility with your smart home system to see if they work with our electric-opening rooflights.
Does an electric rooflight close when it detects rain?
We offer a rain sensor add-on with our electric opening rooflights, which will close the rooflight when it rains. It’s not a necessity to add this onto your rooflight, but it does help in quick downpours or if the weather changes often in your location.
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