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The Benefits OF Brett Martin Flat Glass vs Polycarbonate Domes

Brett Martin manufacture both flat glass and polycarbonate dome rooflights, let’s take a look at the benefits of both to help you decide which one is best for you. Firstly here are the benefits of choosing Brett...


How to flash a Builders Upstand with EPDM

In this video we show you how to properly flash around Flat Roof Skylight upstands using Firestone EPDM. Any questions or queries please drop a comment.


What is GRP Roofing

Waterproofing Explained: What is GRP Roofing?

Glass(fiber) Reinforced Plastic (GRP) is a composite material that consists of a polymer matrix and glass fibers. The polymer matrix is usually an epoxy, vinylester, or polyester thermosetting resin. Fiberglass sheets are a common type of fiber-reinforced...


How to measure rooflight

How to measure for a new or replacement Rooflight

It can be confusing when purchasing a new rooflight or skylight, so take a few minutes to read this very easy guide on how to buy the correct rooflight today. So, lets say for example you're after...


What is a U-Value?

Without getting too technical, lets explain U-Values! A U-Value is a measurement of how effective a material is as an insulator. Which is extremely important for Windows and Skylights, seeing as they are going to be part...


Regulations & Legislation

Regulations & Legislation

Approved Document B TSC = The Skylight Company Approved Document B places certain limitations on the use of rooflights, which are dependent on glazing material and site circumstances, such as building size, use of area below rooflights, rooflight...


Waterproofing Explained: What is EPDM?

EPDM is a acronym for Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer. EPDM is an M-Class rubber where the 'M' in M-Class refers to its classification in ASTM standard D-1418; the M class comprises elastomers having a saturated chain of...


AOV (Automatic Opening Vent) – A guide to Smoke Vent Rooflights

Heat and Smoke Vents are installed in buildings as an active fire protection measure. They are openings in the roof that are designed to open and vent the heat and smoke developed by a fire inside...


What to know when buying a Roof Lantern

If you are currently toying with the idea of extending your home and are thinking about the design, then you should really consider the huge possibilities available with lantern roof extensions. Roof Lanterns have been a type...


Sun Tunnel Guide

A Guide to Sun Tunnels

There is not much science behind the design of a Sun Tunnel Rooflight. Glazing installed in to the roof area, with a highly reflective tube or tunnel that sends sunlight through to the room below -...


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