The Problem Usually Starts With a Good Idea Rooflight overheating rarely begins with an obviously unreasonable design decision. More often, it begins with something entirely desirable: a brighter interior, a stronger connection with the sky and more daylight reaching parts of a home that conventional windows cannot easily serve. Consider a typical contemporary extension. Large […]
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A “Flat” Rooflight Still Has to Manage Water The word flat can create a misleading impression when discussing rooflights. Architecturally, a flat rooflight may appear as a simple sheet of glass sitting almost effortlessly within the roof. Rainwater, however, still needs somewhere to go. The visual simplicity of the finished glazing does not remove the […]
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Rooflights and Roof Lanterns Create Different Kinds of Space Rooflights and roof lanterns are often discussed as alternative ways of achieving the same objective: bringing more daylight into a room from above. Yet their architectural effect can be markedly different. The distinction is not simply one of appearance on the roof. Each changes the relationship […]
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Condensation Is About Moisture, Not Just Windows Condensation is often one of the first things homeowners notice after installing new windows, and it can understandably cause concern. It is easy to assume that moisture appearing on the glass indicates a fault with the window itself. In most cases, however, condensation is not caused by the […]
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Security Starts With the Whole Window When homeowners think about window security, attention often focuses on a single feature. Some assume stronger locks provide the greatest protection, while others believe laminated glass or reinforced frames alone will prevent a break-in. Architects and glazing specialists take a much broader view. Modern window security is not created […]