What this work involves
Consider the room from inside and coordinate the opening with structure, roof build-up, operation and shading.
- Position and daylight distribution
- Operation and shading
- Weatherproofing and internal lining
Use the following design considerations when coordinating this service with a wider project. Agree which parts apply to your request.
Coordinate roof and facade details with exposed internal structure.
What the drawing needs to explain
Detail one connection with structural dimensions, visible finishes and adjoining materials. Have required protection measures and service space explicitly assessed.
Allow for later maintenance
Keep protective-coating and finish information with structural documentation. Have later alterations to exposed structural elements assessed beforehand.
Which trade-off matters?
An exposed beam makes the construction legible but changes requirements for junctions and services. Compare exposed and concealed solutions using the same structural assumptions.
Cost factors for this service
Costs depend on size, glazing type, structural alterations and finishes. Ask for the scope and selected specification to be described separately.
Bring this to the discussion
Photographs of the existing situation, available drawings and your requirements for roof windows, domes & rooflights. Identify the elements that should remain.
Questions about the work
What should I discuss before arranging roof windows, domes & rooflights?
A larger rooflight does not always give a better result. Consider overheating, privacy and how light is distributed in the room.
The design situations here illustrate choices; they are not completed projects or a diagnosis of your property.