Lantern Lights ~ these are a form of rooflight used in conjuction
with flat roofs. They consist of glazed vertical sides and fully
glazed pitched roof which is usually hipped at both ends. Part of
the glazed upstand sides is usually formed as an opening light or
alternatively glazed with louvres to provide a degree of
controllable ventilation. They can be constructed of timber, metal
or a combination of these two materials. Lantern lights in the
context of new buildings have been generally superseded by the
various forms of dome light (see next page)Lens Lights ~ these are small square or round blocks of
translucent toughened glass especially designed for casting into
concrete and are suitable for use in flat roofs and curved roofs
such as barrel vaults. They can also be incorporated in precast
concrete frames for inclusion into a cast in-situ roof.Rooflights