Location of rooflights in flat room over kitchen / dining area...

[Londoner2]

I would never do that that, one will be enough, also if yo need to prop a ladder against the wall or do some work to the wall then the lanterns will be in the way.

 

[theflyingpig]

I find roof lanterns ugly

What is the orientaton of the room? If it get's direct sun it will be like a green house with all that glass from the solar gains

Thinking to fit a blind to deal with the sun.....

 

[theflyingpig]

Bear in mind the upstands to the roof lights will be around 350 to 400mm if a warm roof, so a single lantern might look better.

Yes, definitely just a single lantern. I'm just not sure how big, where to locate, and which orientation!

 

[theflyingpig]

Yeah, and look a lot taller from within....

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Those eagle eyed amongst you will have noticed I used 50mm timbers for the upstand uprights so that I could add another 25mm to face of the internal uprights (as well as stuff between the uprights) so as to help with the thermal resistance.

Nice. I'll be copying this insulation detail....

 

[robinbanks]

I'm just not sure how big,

get prices of sizes and decide from that. Perhaps they exist on shelf sizes as well as bespoke (like velux do) and are cheaper

For suppliers, I'd contact Architectural Products Limited and ask if they do them; they were great value for money for the roof windows I needed during my build

Also, if you're looking to save money, a lantern seems a bit crazy compared to a flat pane of glass, I think; they're more to make, a lot of engineering and have a higher surface area (lose more heat) than a flat sheet..