A rooflight is only ever as good as the detail that surrounds it.
While the frame and glazing define performance, it is the flashing that determines how successfully the rooflight is integrated into the fabric of the building. Poorly executed detailing can compromise both appearance and weathering. Done properly, it becomes almost invisible, allowing the rooflight to sit naturally within the roof.
For this reason, Stella Rooflight offers bespoke lead flashing kits, designed specifically for each rooflight we manufacture.
Every Stella flashing kit is made to order alongside the rooflight itself. It is not a generic add on or a standardised solution.
Each kit is carefully prepared to suit the exact dimensions of the rooflight, the pitch of the roof, and the roofing material. Where slate is used, particular attention is given to slate size and coursing, including diminishing slates where required. The result is a set of components that align precisely on site, allowing the rooflight to be installed cleanly and correctly, without compromise.
This level of consideration ensures that the detailing feels resolved from the outset, rather than adapted during installation.
Stella flashing kits are designed to support established roofing practices, not replace them.
All elements are formed in lead using traditional methods, allowing experienced roofers to install the rooflight in a way that is entirely consistent with heritage and conservation requirements. The difference is that the key components are already accurately prepared, reducing the need for time consuming cutting and shaping on site.
This approach improves consistency across the installation and helps achieve a more refined final result.
By preparing the flashing components in advance, Stella reduces the level of on site fabrication required.
Installers are not starting from raw materials. Instead, they are working with elements that have already been cut and formed to suit the specific rooflight and roof covering. This not only saves time, but also reduces the risk of inconsistency and unnecessary waste.
For projects with multiple rooflights, this consistency becomes particularly valuable, ensuring that each installation is carried out to the same standard.
Each flashing kit is tailored to the specific roof covering.
On slate roofs, the detailing is carefully considered to integrate with the coursing, ensuring that soakers sit naturally within the build up of the roof. On tiled roofs, the flashing is prepared to suit the profile and spacing of the tiles, maintaining both performance and visual balance.
This level of adjustment is what allows the rooflight to feel properly embedded within the roof, rather than applied to it.
The lead flashing kit forms part of a wider, fully considered system.
Alongside the stainless steel rooflight, hardwood internal liner and high performance glazing, it ensures that every element, both visible and concealed, has been designed to work together.
Nothing is left to chance, and nothing is left to be improvised on site.
If you would like to include a bespoke lead flashing kit as part of your rooflight package, our team will guide you through the information required and incorporate the appropriate detailing into your quotation.
If you would like to receive a printed version of our brochure feel free to email us at info@stellarooflight.co.uk. A digital version is also available to download.
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