More and more people are looking at glass roofing for their homes. It is a great alternative to a solid roof because it can offer lots of benefits. There are also several different options so you can choose the right one for you. If you are thinking about a glass roof, talk to one of the best designers of residential architecture London has. Coffey Architects can help you choose the right elements for every part of your home.

Benefits

Before you decide on a style of roofing you should have a closer look at why glass is so good. For starters it has excellent thermal efficiency. Perhaps more importantly, it lets lots of light into a space. This means you can have rooms that are bright and welcoming. The glazing will also last a long time.

Glass roofing options

There are lots of different styles of glass roofing to consider. The first is to glaze the entire surface. You can choose all kinds of designs here, including shallow and deep pitches, as well as styles like Victorian and Georgian. The roof will have a metal frame to support the glazing.

If you don’t want a full glass roof you can choose one of several types of smaller glazed elements. For example you could opt for skylights, lanterns, pyramids, or even light wells. You can even combine several of these to get the result you want.

Whatever style you decide it is crucial you get the right kind of glazing. You must specify a type of glass that will get you the thermal gain and performance you want. You should also think about the coatings, privacy, cleaning, and ventilation. Again there are lots of options in each category.

Building Regulations and planning permission

Whatever you are planning, it is always important to think about these two things. The last thing you want is to find out your choice of roof does not meet the regulations. This could result in a redesign. The same applies if you cannot get planning permission. This is possible if you are making big changes to an existing property. It can also happen if you are building something new that is remarkably different to the other properties in the area.

Speak to us about residential architecture in London

Coffey Architects has a lot of experience with glass roofs. Several of our projects have them to ensure that spaces are brighter and more comfortable for inhabitants. We have even used these elements to create some of the most impressive residential architecture in London.

If you want to learn more about our work you can browse our website. In addition, you can get in touch and speak with us.