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 Martin Flat Glass:

• Excellent thermal insulation, meaning heat transfer from the inside of the building to the outside is minimised.
• Great sound insulation meaning less noise from outside.
• Has a premium appearance for overlooked roofs.
• Completely bespoke sizes available.
• Special glass specifications available including self-clean, and solar control to reduce the risk of overheating while maximising light transmission.
• Fixed variants are Secured by Design accredited as standard for peace of mind.

Now let’s take a look at the benefits of choosing Mardome polycarbonate domes:

• An economical way of bringing daylight in.
• They are light weight, this means they are easy to manually manoeuvre on to roofs.
• Available in a wide range of sizes and opening options, as well as a selection of thermal insulation and lighting effect options available on short lead times.
• The only polycarbonate dome available with Secured by Design option.

Finally let’s take a look at the benefits for both Brett Martin Flat Glass and Mardome Polycarbonate Domes.

• 48 hour delivery as standard on a wide range of sizes and options.
• A 10 year warranty available on both.
• Both have trickle and comfort opening ventilation options available, with concealed mechanisms on powered opening variants for a clean internal appearance.
• Both are non-fragile, meaning anyone accidentally walking or falling onto the rooflight will not fall through the rooflight.
• More daylight area than many competitors thanks to steeply sloped kerbs.