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is a popular choice for award-winning projects such as
Wraxall Yard and Cuddymoss.
authenticity to the original design. As such, it is still the
de facto choice for planners and architects to preserve the
heritage of historic buildings whilst ensuring they are fit
to perform for generations to come. The Original
Conservation Rooflight is known to grace some of the
country’s most prestigious properties including palaces
and National Trust properties as well as residential homes.
The cutting-edge innovation melds seamlessly with
tradition at their state-of-the-art studio in Bourton on the
Water where they still hand assemble all of their rooflights,
including the glazing units.
As the business looks forward to the future, there is a clear
focus on innovation and developing their passion for
planet, place and people. Not only do they continue to
innovate with products and manufacturing technology,
ensuring every small element of detail is fully considered,
they continue to develop their commitment to long-term
sustainability through employee-ownership, PlanetMark
certification and most recently BCorp status.
Their product collections feature rooflight solutions for
both pitched and flat roofs. Whilst their Bespoke Design
Solutions provides alternative rooflight options that
include designs for orangeries and garden rooms as well
as unique designs for bespoke projects, such as can be
found on the iconic Derby Roundhouse building.
At home in both conservation and contemporary settings,
it is the heritage sphere where the company has its roots.
These days, it is not only their Conservation Rooflight
that is a common sight on listed buildings and in
conservation areas or AONBs, but their frameless and
minimalistic Neo Rooflight can equally be seen.
To mark their anniversary, they have launched a new
visual language that reflects the company’s heritage and
provenance for superior quality. From the refined
company name - The Rooflight Co, to the branding that
pays homage to the Victorian rooflights that inspired
founder Peter King.
The highly acclaimed Neo Rooflight combines high
modern performance standards with edge-to-edge glazing
technology, originally devised for skyscrapers. Architects,
designers and Planners are increasingly specifying the Neo
Rooflight on conservation and heritage projects where
agricultural or industrial buildings are being converted to
residential. There is no precedent for a conservation style
rooflight in such cases but there is a need for the glazing
to be unobtrusive and to blend with the building as much
as possible. The Neo Rooflight, with its frameless design,
has the appearance of a single sheet of glass and as such
Since 1993, The Rooflight Co has led the way in rooflight
design innovation and has forged an enviable reputation
for fine detailing, low profile frames and authentic
features. The antithesis of disposable culture, they are
committed to doing business ‘the right way’ and delivering
a level of quality that is rare. The Rooflight Co solutions
are frequently included in the designs by award-winning
architects and this endorsement is a testament to the
quality and attention to detail these elegant rooflight
solutions provide.
Above, the authentic traditional appearance of The Original Conservation Rooflight
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