All our roof lanterns shown on this website are designed to be fixed onto a kerb like detail which rises proud of the supporting flat roof assembly precisely at the open edge of the lantern aperture.
Roof lantern section detail.
Roof lantern ridge hip and rafters sections.
If you have a very low profile roof build up like slate the rooflight may sit noticeably higher than the roof level when installed on the rafters.
This standard details manual aka the blue book is the right tool to have at your fingertips.
For every roof lantern we supply we will provide a plan and section drawing detailing the correct measurements for the builder to work to.
This kerb is called an upstand the outside face of which allows the flat roofs external surfacing to lap up and form a weather tight junction.
By knowing you have access to all of the right information from proper storage and installation instructions to trim and flashing details you can be confident installing your fabral materials.
Circular double glazed flushglaze kerb detail.
Internal walk on flushglaze.
Box sash section details.
Triple glaze wall mount detail.
Walk on flushglaze with epdm membrane detail.
Typical kerb upstand sections please download the following typical upstand kerb sections.
Roof lantern plate section with upstand.
Timber bifold 2 1 leaf elevation drg.
Roof lantern ridge section.
Door cross section options.
Download cad drawings and size guides or use the keylite online specification tool to choose the requirements needed for your project here.
Spiral balance sliding sash section.
Circular walk on flushglaze kerb detail.