Key Features
Thermal Efficiency
Experience exceptional warmth and comfort with our roof lanterns. Featuring thermally broken eaves beams and standard EnergyPlus twin-walled top caps, our lanterns deliver outstanding thermal efficiency. This cutting-edge technology minimizes heat loss, ensuring your conservatory remains cosy in winter and pleasantly cool in summer. With U-values as low as 1.0W/m²K depending on glass choice, you can enjoy significant energy savings while creating a year-round living space.
Environmentally Friendly
Our aluminium roof lanterns are a sustainable choice. We’ve always prioritised eco-friendliness, ensuring our products are completely lead-free – well ahead of industry regulations. And when your lantern eventually reaches the end of its long life, you can rest assured it’s fully recyclable, allowing its materials to be repurposed for new products.
Customisation Options
At SFX Trade, we understand that customisation options are essential to any home improvement project. You will find plenty of colour options with more than 150 colours in matt, satin or gloss, including the option to have different colours on the inside and outside of the frames.
Maintenance Free
Our self-cleaning glass has a transparent coating that uses the sun’s ultraviolet rays to break down dirt. After the dirt has broken down, the rain washes it away. It is important to note that these lantern roofs will still need occasional cleaning. However, the self cleaning glass makes maintenance much more manageable.
Why Choose Us?
When you choose us, you are signing up for success. Our products are made in the UK and are held to very high standards, so you can expect only the best products when working with us. You can also reap the benefits of having experts just a phone call away. Our team has ample home improvement industry experience and is happy to share this expertise with you.
Who Are SFX Trade?
We are a family run home improvement company based on the South Coast of England in Waterlooville. Our services also cover the Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex areas. We have been in the industry for over 30 years; however, we recently opened our doors in 2011 and offer quality products to people in the trade and the DIY market.
More Features
High Performance
Your customers will not be disappointed with the excellent performance our lantern roofs provide. They offer a revolutionary weather dam which protects against the elements. It has a patented glazing stop system to help your customers stop slippage.
Stylish & Practical
Our lantern roofs are a clean and contemporary addition to any home, with over 150 colours in matt, satin or gloss, including the option to have different colours on the inside and outside of the frames. It allows your customers to create the perfect look for their home.
Maintenance Free
Our self-cleaning glass has a transparent coating that uses the sun’s ultraviolet rays to break down dirt. After the dirt has broken down, the rain washes it away. It is important to note that these lantern roofs will still need occasional cleaning. However, the self cleaning glass makes maintenance much more manageable.
Are roof lanterns a good idea?
Roof lanterns are an excellent choice for any home. They create incredible amounts of natural light and create while adding a beautiful feature point in a home. Since the influx in desire for modern architecture, roof lanterns are highly sought after in today’s housing market. If you would like to learn more about our roof lantern options, please contact a member of our team today!
Where can a roof lantern be placed?
Lanterns require a flat roof due to their style. They can’t be placed on any slanting parts of the roof. We usually recommend installing our lantern roof on orangeries or new extensions to give them the flat space they need to shine.
Are roof lanterns challenging to clean?
Generally, roof lanterns can be challenging to clean due to their shape and height. However, our technology lets your customers handle their roof lanterns, appearing clean. Our lantern roofs utilise self cleaning technology. A transparent coating that uses the sun’s ultraviolet rays to break down dirt. After the dirt has broken down, the rain washes it away.
Do lantern roofs add value to a home?
Yes, roof lanterns can add significant value to any home. Their sleek, modern aesthetics make any room more visually appealing to the eye. Plus, contemporary aesthetics are sought after in today’s housing market. So, your customers can invest in a lantern roof, knowing it will pay off if they ever come to sell their home.