BUILDING ENVELOPE


and scale of the application. Often, they are best suited to a loft conversion. While a new build can be designed and built to accommodate standard sizes, some applications require a bespoke solution, tailored to their specifi c requirements. For this, we recommend speaking with several roofl ight manufacturers early in the design process, coupled with advice from an architect.


FINDING A SUITABLE ROOFLIGHT SUPPLIER A high-quality and trusted supplier is likely to have a good digital footprint. Start with magazines and platforms such as Pinterest, then support your fi ndings with Google reviews, testimonials and case studies – both of which can typically be found on the company’s website. nce you’ve identifi ed a few


prospects, consider their product range. Is it limited? Do they provide a bespoke service? Do they buy in from a manufacturer or do they design and make their own products, giving them greater fl exibility Focus should then turn to the products. Quality and proven performance are critical. Reviews will give a good indication of this but more formally, look for independently verifi ed test certifi cates for weathertightness,


textures, means the roofl ight can be powder coated to match or complement other aluminium window and door products in the home, too.


SUSTAINABLE CHOICE


resistance to snow and permanent load and thermal performance.


CHOOSE ALUMINIUM


Pay attention to the material too as it can impact performance and style. Aluminium is truly the best option for any roof glazing solution. Slim sightlines (the amount of frame/ bar you see when you look directly at the roofl ight, durability, thermal performance and superb aesthetics make this a desirable, premium option for self-builders and renovators. Access to thousands of colours and


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A chemical engineer’s retirement project to convert a former fi shing bothy is taking advantage of the benefi ts of two different membrane products from the A. Proctor Group Facadeshield® Proctor Air®


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. The former boat house, complete with double doors leading directly onto a slipway to the beach, has been bricked up for a decade. Now, it is being renovated by David Gibson into a twostorey beach house, fulfi lling a longheld ambition. The existing boat house structure provided a tight footprint, being only .m wide by m long. avid took the existing walls down to around one metre in height, and then began the process of erecting the timber frame that would sit behind. All of this allowed him to use the existing sleeper foundations. riginally, he planned to use an open jointed timber cladding as the fi nish above the retained brickwork. e therefore chose the A. Proctor Group’s Facadeshield U membrane, which combines U resistance, water resistance, and high vapour permeability. esigned specifi cally for open jointed cladding, Facadeshield U is also dark in colour to provide a shadow effect in the open joints. On the roof, David chose Proctor Air as an air permeable, low resistance APR membrane, for use below a traditional slate fi nish. aintaining a traditional appearance as part of the conversion work is important to David, given the building’s history of use.


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With over seven decades of experience in garage door manufacturing, Garador has been at the forefront of the industry for many years.


Garador’s modern garage doors are designed to impress. Their range of sectional, roller, side-hinged, and up-and-over garage doors combines stunning aesthetics with top-tier functionality, enhancing the appearance and value of any property.


The doors are available in a wide range of colours, with deep, durable paint fi nishes, as well as timber, metallic, and other special effect options. In addition to steel, other materials are also offered. For a classic touch, Garador provides beautiful real cedar wood doors in a variety of shades, or GRP doors suited to specifi c locations and design preferences.


Garador is also leading the way in smart garage door technology. Its doors can now be operated via remote controls, fi ngerprint scanners, mobile devices, and home hubs – as well as traditional manual mechanisms.


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Aluminium is also the most sustainable choice. With more people opting to include energyeffi cient technology, modern methods of construction and eco-friendly solutions in their project, aluminium is a natural ally. Blending style with sustainability, aluminium is infi nitely recyclable – homeowners can be assured that at the end of its life, the aluminium frame can be recycled to begin another useful life. It is corrosion resistant and a good conductor of heat – aiding solar gains in winter and minimising it during the summer months. Also, the use of thermally broken aluminium bars signifi cantly reduces heat transfer and stops cold bridging which aids thermal performance and coupled with other attributes, helps reduce energy usage. For a practical and stylish daylighting solution, choose an aluminium roofl ight tailored to suit the requirements and aspirations of your new home.


Tracey Jackson is business development manager at Howells Patent Glazing


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