Roof Lantern Skylight

Traditional skylights and roof lanterns were very different from the ones that are being built today because the technology is different.

Roof lantern skylight.

In new york city for example the skylights or roof lanterns were usually made out of sheet metal bent into little structural shapes and then cut to size and soldered together. Yet when it can be difficult to choose between a roof lantern or sky lantern mainly because many people aren t too sure how they differ. Transform a flat roof by adding a pitched or flat roof light to create a flawless opening to the outside producing a modern and alluring living space you and your family will be certain to enjoy. A roof lantern or skylight can transform a room filling it with natural light and fresh air.

A roof light is a name you can give to any glass structure in the roof or ceiling but a skylight and roof lantern are two completely different types of roof light. Glass roof systems and roof lanterns provide the appeal of a traditional conservatory. They allow for flexibility in wall design and window placement. Roof lanterns are a daylighting architectural element that are located atop a roof to provide a natural lighting element to the space below.

We have fabricated them for pool enclosures kitchens sitting rooms libraries stairwells and anywhere that natural light may enhance the aesthetic of your home or business.