Selecting a polycarbonate dome will help enhance any property, be it a home or business. This is a truly versatile product type, making natural light solutions more affordable for the majority of people, who don’t want to, or can’t, spend lots of money on a premium flat glass rooflight or a large roof lantern. If you think you can’t afford a rooflight, it might be time to think again.
A polycarbonate dome is a type of rooflight product that consists of a frame, and a dome, usually set in a builder’s kerb or upstand. It is a product primarily designed for natural light and to boost aesthetics, and can be used in both residential and commercial spaces. They are especially popular for the domestic market when budget is of prime importance, and natural light is needed, but the homeowner is budget conscious; perhaps a great deal of the budget has already been spent on an extension, or perhaps a rooflight is unexpectedly needed to replace an old one that has become damaged. Whatever the reasons might be for keeping costs down, a polycarbonate rooflight will be one of the best budget friendly options you can pick.
How much does a polycarbonate rooflight cost and are there options for all types of homes and roofs?
A polycarbonate domed rooflight can be one of the cheapest options for homes. The price of a polycarbonate dome can start at less than £100 for a small rooflight model – it is always important to balance quality with cost and ensure you are getting a quality product. If a product is cheap, research the brand, the supplier and reviews to make sure it will do the job you need it to. If it is a temporary measure and is not expected to last a long time, then longevity will be less important. However, quality will still be important in the short term as you will need to know the rooflight will not leak, and will be secure.
Polycarbonate domes are fitted into flat roofs and are most often used for extensions, conversions, and sometimes for conservatories that are more modern in their construction, though usually a roof lantern would be used here as the more traditional option. They are a very flexible type of natural light solution and there are options for many different types of buildings, extensions and homes. Some polycarbonate domes might also be hinged to allow for additional ventilation into a property. This can also help to combat the issue of condensation, which can occur on some rooflights without care and caution.
When purchasing a polycarbonate domed rooflight, if you are a homeowner, landlord, or other domestic customer, you should take careful guidance and advice. Listen to rooflight suppliers carefully and take advice from architects, rooflight installers and builders who will have dealt with these products many times before. They can assist you in choosing a low cost yet quality and robust product that will suit your property and that they know will offer the correct specifications.