UNIT –IV

Introduction:

Roof lanterns are essentially a rooflight with a vertical glazed framework and

will frequently have opening lights , within the side, for ventilation. This can be operated manually

or mechanically.

Lantern light:

A small dark area can be transformed by the introduction of a roof lantern or a rooflight.

The room is enhanced by addition of a roof lantern.

Roof lanterns and roof lights can be built of any size or shape.

Simple rooflights are frequently positioned directly onto a prepared angled upstand ( frame )

with no vertical glazing.

They are fixed on curbs (raised short wall like platform to arrest rain water seepage inside)

fig:lantern roof
Monitor roofs:

They provide uniform lighting and eliminate glare.

A raised extension above a ridge that can provide light and ventilation to the room below.

fig: lantern light roof- octagonal shapped

Fig: Monitor roof light

Decorative roof lights:

They are rooflights designed beyond traditional designs. More elaborate detail than is usually

applied or something completely different.

Glazing bars consist of either, mild steel angles, powder coated aluminium extrusions or UPVC profiles
as core frame members, clad internally by a decorative timber trim ( optional ).

The glass is fixed with neoprene / rubber gaskets, and secured externally with a powder coated capping.

fig: detailed section

fig: view
Dome:

They are dome shapped lighting roofs, usually seen in atriums or closed central

courtyards. They allow light into the space. The panels are either made of glass

or polycarbonate sheets , acrylic or fiberglass sheets fixed in frames.

They can be of smaller sizes, which are placed on flat roofs wherever light is needed.

Fig: domes

. fig: pyramid roof light

Tunnel lighting:

Tunnel lighting is a recent product which transfers light from rooftops to

any required space in interiors.

Fig: Tunnel lighting

Fig: Before sun tunnel and after using sun tunnel