Lantern or ceiling window panels - extensions

[Cherryblossom200]

Hi there,

I'm currently in the planning process of creating a 4 metre x 4.5 metre single storey extension. Not huge but large enough to create some additional fab space for us to live.

I want the space to be as light and contemporary as possible. My concern with a lantern is that the room will only get the light from above (I'll have bi folds too) whereas with window panels I would get a lot more light in all directions as it would be pitched.

My architect said that you lose a lot of heat with window panes and they are noisy when it rains. Is this really the case? I would have thought that would be the same with a lantern?

I think a pitched roof with glass panes would look amazing, but also concerned it could look like a conservatory. Ah help, I don't know what to do! 😛

You can get other makes of glass roof lights. Not everyone has Velux. We have heritage ones that have very skin frames.

Our window cleaner is fine with any cleaning. We too have self cleaning glass. Just get a decent product.

The light does move around with our lantern. It also refects about the garden in a good way.