Rooflights – A self-builders’ guide
A self builders guide to specifying roof windows. Some practical advice on choosing the right rooflight for your project.
Read blog articles, written by our resident experts, on a range of rooflight and roof window subjects. These informative articles provide a useful insight into a range of subjects such as rooflight specification, Building Regulations, and general guidance and advice on specifying the right rooflight for your project.
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- 4 min
Shedding some light on the new Part L Building Regulations for rooflights and thermal performance
New Part L Building Regulations for rooflights and roof windows
- 4 min
Fixed vs Opening Rooflights – what are the pros and cons?
Choosing the right rooflight design for your project is important both from an aesthetical and practical viewpoint. Of course you’ll want...
- 5 min
Unbelievable U-Values: Will The CCPI Increase Industry Integrity?
Is there a better way to help increase honesty when it comes to product marketing?
- 6 min
A guide to conservation rooflights
Advice and guidance on conservation rooflights
- 5 min
Rooflights and Zinc Roofing
Despite being used for over 200 years, zinc roofs have hit their prime. Versatile, robust and with multiple colours and styling options,...
- 4 min
Understanding your Stella Rooflight approval drawing
Once you have placed your order with us, we start the process of issuing an approval drawing. The purpose of this drawing is to ensure...
- 2 min
Overheating in dwellings
The government has initiated a consultation concerning the introduction of a new Building Regulation for overheating in new dwellings in...
- 6 min
Metal rooflight maintenance tips
One of the big draws of metal rooflights is their durability and ability to stand the test of time. In fact, this is why metal rooflight...
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Stella - Reassuringly expensive rooflights!
Have you ever stood at the supermarket checkout and haggled over the price of your groceries with the cashier? No, of course you haven’t!...
- 4 min
Your questions answered
A few months ago we wrote a blog on some of the most common questions that we get asked by our customers – typically homeowners,...
- 6 min
It’s all in the detail
Why Stella place so much emphasis on using quality hard wood liners with all rooflights
- 7 min
Respect your roof
Advice on things to consider when choosing your conservation rooflight.
- 6 min
The elephant in the roof
Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight discusses the practicalities involved in specifying large rooflights
- 4 min
Bringing light to these dark times
The importance of well-lit spaces while the nation works from home.
- 2 min
The 5% VAT rate for building services
A quick explanation as to the 5% vat rate and why it doesn't apply
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Self cleaning glass and rooflights
Self cleaning glass and rooflights
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What is solar control glass?
Excess heat and glare caused by the sun can be a major source of discomfort in some indoor environments, especially those with glass...
- 3 min
Rooflights and Planning Permission
We often get asked about the issue of rooflights and planning, so have compiled the following information to help clarify the situation....
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A few pointers to help us help you when it comes to bespoke rooflight quotes
What to ask for when asking for a bespoke rooflight quote