Roof lantern Garderen, made to measure for green living

Living in Garderen means living in the middle of the Veluwe, often among tall trees. A glass roof lantern brings light in from above, exactly where windows in the walls achieve little because of the greenery. DagLichtDesign makes the roof lantern to measure in Barneveld, approx. 12 km away, about a quarter of an hour's drive. A home under trees does call for a few choices of its own.

Roof lantern Garderen: living under the trees

Many homes in and around Garderen are detached and set in wooded surroundings. That affects your choice. Under trees, more leaves and needles land on the glass, and the sun comes in less directly. Solar control glass is then not always necessary; in an open spot facing south it is.

Falling leaves mainly call for good drainage and regular cleaning. A gable roof lantern has a self-cleaning drainage system in the bottom rails, while a hipped roof lantern hides its drainage in the bars and hip profiles. Maintenance tips are given under maintaining and cleaning a roof lantern.

• Standard pitch of 8°, so water drains properly
• Keep the gutter and downpipe clear of leaves
• Under trees, clear glass is often enough
• On an open south side: consider solar control glass

Detached living, a more generous extension

With a detached house, it is often about a larger extension or a garden room. A hipped roof lantern brings in daylight from every angle and can take up to 9 m² of glass in one piece. If the space is narrow and long, a gable roof lantern is a logical choice.

You collect the roof lantern in Barneveld or have it delivered on an agreed date. Installation is done by your own builder, with the supplied manual and telephone support on weekdays.

Look first, then order

Torn between clear and frosted glass, or between a gable and a hipped roof lantern? Then plan a visit to the workshop in Barneveld. By appointment they will show you a finished profile and glazing unit. Bring a few photos of your garden and the trees around it, and it quickly becomes clear how much sun actually falls on the roof.

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