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Rooflight FAQs – Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy
8th September 2022With house prices rising, rooflights make a fantastic home improvement by increasing the amount of natural light into your rooms. However, choosing the right rooflight for your home can be a daunting task. With a multitude of options and copious amounts of technical jargon, deciphering which one to choose is no easy feat!
To untangle this plethora of information we spoke to Gavin Helgeson, who provided some in-depth expertise on what to look for when buying a rooflight. Read on to find out more…
Roof Lanterns Vs Rooflights – Which To Choose?
7th September 2022
Both roof lights and roof lanterns have their benefits, but what is the difference? In what situation would one be better than the other? Here we take a look at the pros and cons of roof lanterns vs rooflights, what to look out for and in what situations each makes an ideal addition to your home.
What is the difference between a roof light and a roof lantern?
In general rooflights (or just to add to the confusion, skylights!) is a generic term used to describe a myriad of different roof-based glazing systems. This might be stock rooflights or a bespoke skylight. It could be for a large unit or a small domestic rooflight. Rooflights can be used on flat roofs and pitched roofs, so as you can see – there is no real defining factor between roof lights and skylights. In general, skylights are used more widely in the USA and the term rooflights is used more widely in UK and Europe.
Now we have the generic terms for roof lights covered, let’s take a look at the common differences between a roof light and a roof lantern:
Read more >Why buy structurally bonded rooflights?
7th September 2022
Why should you buy a Structurally bonded rooflight rather than one that isn’t?
In order to answer this question, it’s important to know what is meant by “Structurally Bonded”.
‘Structurally bonded’ refers to the load-bearing structural adhesive used to form a bonded joint, capable of holding two or more substrates together under stress. In high-quality rooflights, this is the bond between the glass units or the glass unit and its framework.
20 Booming Property Trends for Autumn/Winter 2022 & 2023
7th September 2022
Homeowners and homeworkers are rapidly turning to home improvements to ensure their living space is as enjoyable place as possible to reside. With this in mind, we collaborated with seven experts across various fields to predict the next big interiors and architecture trends for AW 2022 and 2023, also giving advice on ways homeowners can incorporate these trends into their own properties.
Here at Duplus we have seen an increased number of visitors, from new build enquiries to property renovators, looking to improve the lighting and space in their homes, and several of the predicted trends emphasize these growing desires. Read on to find out more about 20 potential trends for Autumn/Winter 2022 and 2023…
The Key Benefits Of Natural Light
31st May 2022With longer summer days fast approaching, more people will be increasing their exposure to natural light over the coming months. With this in mind, we collaborated with nine experts to discuss the varied benefits of natural light, including the topics of mental health, productivity, sleep, and skincare, as well as the energy efficiency aspects and interior styling tips for increasing natural light in your home. Read on to find out more…