Lantern Roofs and Rooflights

Choose well and lantern roofs or rooflights fill a room with light from above and complement the entire range of patio door products perfectly. Simple to fit, and easy to choose, lantern roofs are remarkably easy products to choose and buy, being much simpler overall than doors and windows.

In this area of the Aluminium Trade Supply Website Advice Hub you’ll find information on the many roof systems for conservatories, orangeries and patent glazing for commercial and residential buildings.

XENLITE roof lantern review

September 28, 2022August 5, 2022

Made by Alufold Direct, one of the leading aluminium trade manufacturers in the UK, the XENLITE roof lantern is ultra …

Titan Edge Flat Rooflight Review

May 27, 2023June 12, 2019

Aluminium rooflights are an excellent addition to a home and especially a new extension. Adding light from above, rooflights work …

Atlas Lantern Roof 2.0 Review

March 22, 2021March 11, 2019

The brand new Atlas Lantern Roof 2.0 replaces the original lantern which has been a firm favourite with installers all over …

Thermotec roof panels review

May 27, 2023October 17, 2018

Thermotec roof panels are replacement conservatory roof panels designed to improve old conservatories. Made of aluminium, our Thermotec roof panels …

Aluminium Replacement Conservatory Roof Panels

September 28, 2022May 18, 2018

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Is your conservatory cold in the winter, too hot in the summer, noisy and rarely used? These powder-coated insulated conservatory …

Types of blinds for conservatory roofs

July 15, 2021May 28, 2017

What are the best types of blinds for conservatory roofs? There are after-market blinds, as well as blinds housed in …

Three new aluminium flat rooflights from Kestrel Aluminium Systems

May 21, 2020January 27, 2017

Kestrel Aluminium Systems has added to their existing aluminium range with the launch of the new Flat Rooflight System. The …

New slimline rooflight from Atlas Glazed Roof Solutions.

September 10, 2020April 29, 2016

The range of lantern and roof products available from Atlas Glazed Roof Solutions are one of the most popular in …

What to consider when purchasing rooflights

August 23, 2021April 29, 2015

Home improvement projects have changed over the years. Where a traditional bolt-on extension was once the default option builders are …

Andrew DOBSON

16:42 30 Oct 23

Nick responded incredibly quickly to my enquiry (on a Saturday too!), and was able to offer invaluable advice on both aluminum systems and manufacturer / suppliers. Thanks Nick!

chris steer

16:18 09 Oct 23

Had a meeting with Nick during the grand designs show. Was extremely helpful and professional would highly recommend

Chris Westhorp

19:55 13 Sep 23

Extremely helpful with pointing us in the right direction to find the products we required and suggesting firms that could reliably fit them.Nick was quick to reply and very detailed in his advice.Highly recommend reaching out to them.

Cathy Greenwood

07:03 11 Sep 23

Update - A second email to nick for help on bifolds resulted in a detailed informative reply even on a Sunday ! This guy is so knowledgable and helpful .I approached Nick for an independent view on sliding doors v bifold and the different brand options . His reply was extremely detailed and prompt and allowed me to navigate this often confusing world in a much more informed way . Thanks so much Nick

Anthony Craig

12:45 05 Sep 23

This is a must site for anyone looking for advice. Great service and very quick answers to questions. Nick has been of great help quiding us through the maze of aluminium products. Thank you

Philip Duffield

20:24 26 Jul 23

I contacted Nick @ ATS for guidance on what aluminium sliding door systems would be suitable for an opening in an extension that is going to be both wide and tall. He came back really quickly with very detailed and incredibly helpful advice. He is clearly extremely knowledgeable about the systems on the market and their respective features and capabilities. If you’re feeling a bit lost by the overwhelming range of choices out there, I’d definitely recommend contacting him.

Dariush Hekmat

17:25 19 Jul 23

Nick's advice is great. He is always quick to respond and spends time on responses, which really help to make an informed decision.

Alan Foster

07:51 12 Jul 23

Absolutely fantastic. Asked for advice about replacing Crittall (?) windows late last night and early this morning received 3 great suggestions and contact information for suppliers

Rachel Lau

09:24 16 Jun 23

Fantastic website full of valuable and pragmatic advice about product selection and comparison: no other website gives information like this. Truly written for public interest. Don't hesistate to reach out to Nick via the mailing system. He responds very quickly, is friendly, and has very sound and high knowledgable advice. I have already shared this with my friend planning her own grand design.

guard Charlie

12:28 14 May 23

I emailed this company just on the off chance they could help me with new magnetic sliders for my patio door. They were not able to supply those but were so very helpful providing me with the name of a company who could. I am so very grateful at the great service. Dare say customers must be very happy. thank you so much.

Benjamin Lewis

10:06 04 May 23

Nick is very helpful indeed. Extremely knowledgeable on bifolds which was in relation to my query. Great website as well, some very useful articles. Particularly appreciated the article that lists all the major bifold options in order of their sightlines! Thank you!

P Jones

08:07 15 Apr 23

I asked Nick some questions about an installation we were considering and he replied within hours with some very useful suggestions that will probably lead us to using a different make and supplier. Thanks, Nick. Great work.

Nicholas Wall

13:18 02 Apr 23

Looking for fair and honest expert advice on all aspect of aluminium windows and doors? These guys will arm you with all the information you need to make the RIGHT choice in a highly complex, crowded marketplace. post a question and you will get a very quick professional answer you can rely on being based on fact. Thanks guys!

Giorgia Siriaco

16:25 21 Mar 23

After a lot of research to find doors that would meet our unusual size requirements and feeling increasingly uncertain about the best way to spend our small budget, I stumbled on the ATS website, and I'm so glad I did! I contacted ATS to request advice and Nick promptly replied with a wealth of information, providing us with options and relevant contact details. I only wish I'd found them sooner!

Carol Norton

10:01 17 Mar 23

I've been so confused about how to achieve the look I'm after, and going round in circles with various window/door companies, trying to get away from the huge chunks of plastic currently around my windows. I didn't expect an email to a company found through a Google search to really help - but I was desperate, so I tried. I'm SO glad I did. Finally I have clear explanations from ATS of where I've been going wrong, exactly what I'm looking for, and a list of local companies that might be able to provide it! The response has excelled my expectations and I feel as if I'm finally inching closer to a home with which I'll be happy and comfortable: thank you.

David Nunn

20:54 14 Mar 23

It is rare that I write reviews, however after my very positive communication with Nick - enquiring about suitable slim sash aluminium windows for my project, I felt that a review was definitely warranted. I can reinforce the many positive reviews posted so far, Nick was very quick to respond, providing comprehensive detail, with excellent independent advice.In summary, great service, thank you Nick.

Chantal Auerbach

13:04 09 Mar 23

Nick from Aluminium Trade Supply was incredibly helpful informative and pleasant to deal with. He responded quickly to emails and was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend being in touch with Nick if you are considering new aluminium windows or doors.

Lee Jones

20:21 22 Feb 23

I dropped Nick at Aluminium Trade Supply an email re high security slim sightline bi-folds and their alternatives and he responded that quickly (and so comprehensively) that I felt bad I’d not paid him for his time!Nick Sir your product knowledge is outstanding and you are providing a level of service that goes wayyyy above and beyond expectations. I’ll definitely make sure I mention Aluminium Trade Supply to anyone I encounter looking for a fenestration solution 🙏🏼

G J

15:13 13 Feb 23

We are looking to replace some old UPVC patios doors with aluminium ones. The ATS website is a great source of advice in an area where clear information is sorely lacking. Having used the website, I then followed this up with a number of specific questions relating to our search, and Nick came back very quickly with clear, detailed and very useful advice.I have been very impressed with both the website and with Nick's advice. My only regret is that I didn't come across ATS before replacing various windows in 2021 - I'm sure it would have saved me a lot of grief and money! Thanks again Nick.

Azza McCabe

17:47 01 Feb 23

So impressed with this company.Responded to my query quickly andgave valuable advice. Nick was extremely helpful and we were able to move forward with our project.

Adri Loloçi

11:21 08 Jan 23

Nick was super fast to respond and provided some great recommendations. I would recommend this website to anyone looking to find bifold or sliding aluminium doors.

Stephen Houston

16:16 03 Jan 23

Looking for aluminium crittall style internal door and external patio French doors. Noted good reviews and thought would ask for advice. Comprehensive reply with excellent independent advice and lists of fitters who could provide products and installation. Great service.

Inga Geach

08:25 21 Dec 22

Nick from Aluminium Trade Supply has been extremely helpful with navigating the jungle that is aluminium glazing for our upcoming extension project. His advice was prompt, detailed and always impartial. Very grateful for your input, thanks Nick!

Amanda Burton

10:54 16 Dec 22

Brilliant website and an excellent service. Nick provided not only detailed advice and supplier contacts, but highlighted the considerations of various products so I could make an informed choice. Our Sunvista minimal sliders were fitted this week and I couldn't be happier, stunning. Thanks once again for your advice and recommendations, invaluable!

Keith Barnes

17:18 10 Dec 22

Very helpful advice given to my question, including the name of 3 different companies that i could try for the product being enquired about. Many thanks

Munim Chowdhury

11:45 13 Sep 22

Nick has been very helpful on signposting me to a number of partner organisations for steel/aluminium doors.

SUSAN wallace

17:26 31 Aug 22

My experience with this firm was exceptionally good and this is notalways the case as a female, dipping a toe into technical waters.I was spoken too with courtesy and at a level that helped me consolidate what was needed .On top of that I was given a list of companies and places where I could obtain the type of product I needed.I could not thank them enough and would certainly go there again and reccommend others do too.

Paul Salter

22:39 22 Aug 22

Contacting Aluminium Trade Supply is like contacting the Oracle direct. Advice is always comprehensive and balanced. On multiple occasions they have provided me with options that fully meet our objectives. Many thanks.

Nick McCormack

20:25 14 Aug 22

Really helpful and useful came back to me on a Sunday with some invaluable information. Highly recommended.

ray addison

13:14 14 Aug 22

received a prompt reply to my query,and helpful information from ATS