Window Style · Daylight From Above
Roof Windows
Roof windows and skylights bring daylight into attics, dormers and single‑storey extensions where vertical glazing isn’t an option. Talk to us about your project for a tailored quote.
Roof windows are angled into the slope of a pitched roof, or sit flush in a flat‑roof aperture, to bring natural daylight into spaces a wall window can’t reach. They’re standard practice on attic conversions, dormer bedrooms, single‑storey rear extensions and contemporary builds with deep‑plan layouts.
Wright Windows handles roof glazing as part of larger window and door projects. Tell us about your build and we’ll come back with a project‑specific recommendation — including supplier options, opening type, glazing spec and Building Reg compliance.
Where Roof Windows Fit
Common Project Types
- Attic conversions. Pitched‑roof windows turn an unused loft into a habitable room with daylight and ventilation.
- Dormer bedrooms. Vertical sash or casement in the dormer cheek + roof window above for stacked light.
- Single‑storey extensions. Flat or pitched rooflights bring daylight to the centre of deep‑plan kitchen extensions.
- Stairwell glazing. A rooflight at the head of a stairwell floods the full circulation area with daylight.
- Compliance. Means‑of‑escape regulations on habitable attic rooms may require an opening rooflight — we’ll confirm spec at design stage.
Briefing Notes
What to tell us when you enquire.
Roof windows are project‑dependent — the right answer changes with roof pitch, room use, planning context and existing structure. To give you an accurate quote, please send:
- Roof type and pitch (flat, pitched 30°, pitched 45°, etc.).
- Room use (attic bedroom, kitchen extension, stairwell, etc.).
- Required opening type (fixed, manual opener, electric opener).
- Photos of the existing ceiling/roof from inside and outside if possible.
- Whether this is a Building‑Reg‑controlled habitable‑room conversion.
Roof Windows FAQ
Common Questions
Do I need planning permission for a roof window?
Most rooflights on a private dwelling are exempt development under Irish planning rules, but exemption depends on roof slope, projection above the slope, and proximity to boundaries. Protected structures and Architectural Conservation Areas have stricter controls. We’ll flag at quote stage if your project needs planning consent.
Can a roof window meet fire‑escape regulations for an attic bedroom?
Yes — a properly sized opening rooflight at the right height counts as a means of escape under Irish Building Regulation Part B. The clear opening size and head height are the key dimensions; we’ll spec a compliant unit at design stage.
Are roof windows energy efficient?
Modern triple‑glazed roof windows can achieve U‑values comparable to vertical windows — well into A‑rated territory. Specifics depend on the unit; we’ll match the spec to the overall energy target of your build.
Talk to us about your roof window project.
Send us a description of the project — pitch, room use, photos — and we’ll come back with a project‑specific recommendation and quote.
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