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When adding rooflights or conservation rooflights to your home, extension, or heritage property, it’s important to consider how your project may affect neighbouring buildings. Good design is about more than light and ventilation, it’s about creating harmony within the built environment. At Stella Rooflight, we understand that planning approval often hinges on how sensitively a proposal responds to its surroundings. […]

When applying for planning permission, particularly in conservation areas or environmentally sensitive locations, your ability to demonstrate genuine environmental responsibility can make all the difference.   At Stella Rooflight, we believe that sustainable specification, transparency, and collaboration with conservation officers are key to influencing planning decisions in your favour. By making intelligent choices, from materials and glazing […]

Sustainability has become an essential consideration for both consumers and businesses across the globe. In the rooflight industry, this focus on environmental responsibility is especially significant, given the industry’s impact on energy efficiency and its role in modern architecture.   However, despite the growing demand for sustainable solutions, greenwashing—the act of presenting misleading claims about […]

Natural light plays a vital role in making our homes feel welcoming, and it often tops the list of homeowner priorities. Personally, I dream of transforming our somewhat dim 1970s flat by adding a loft conversion and large rooflights to flood the living space with natural light. While our flat isn’t a heritage property, it […]

Window cleaning is seldom a favoured task, especially when it involves hard-to-reach rooflights. Accessing rooflights for cleaning can be challenging due to their elevated positions, making self-cleaning glass for conservation rooflights a valuable consideration for effective maintenance. Types of Self Cleaning Glass: Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Hydrophilic Self-Cleaning Glass Known for the “lotus effect,” hydrophilic glass […]

Stewart Rowles, Managing Director at Master Roofers Discusses The Enduring Legacy of Conservation Roof Windows in Britain Conservation roof windows hold a unique and significant place in British architectural heritage. These cast iron-framed windows, designed for use in historic buildings, embody both the practicality and charm of an era before the advent of modern roof […]

Leading Interior Design Blogger, Stacey Sheppard, Discusses How to Use Rooflights to Enhance Biophilic Design in Period Properties Period properties have a timeless appeal, offering charm, character, and unique architectural details that modern homes often lack. Features such as ornate cornicing, sash windows, and parquet flooring make them highly sought-after on the housing market. However, […]

Leading Interior Design Blogger, Stacey Sheppard, Discusses How to Choose Conservation Rooflights for Historic & Listed Buildings   Modernising a historic or listed property presents unique challenges. These projects are often complex, with restrictions that can limit repair and maintenance options. While these buildings offer undeniable charm and character, taking on their renovation requires a […]

Stella Rooflight Joins Made in Britain, Reinforcing Commitment to UK Manufacturing Excellence Stella Rooflight, renowned for crafting bespoke conservation rooflights of unparalleled quality, is proud to announce its membership in the esteemed Made in Britain organisation. This affiliation underscores Stella Rooflight’s dedication to British manufacturing and its role in supporting the nation’s industrial heritage. As […]