4-panel skylight

Do you still want to create extra light in a small attic room? Then choose a 4-paned roof window. Especially places where a large roof window does not fit, this is the ideal solution. This type of skylight is small, but still brings enough light into small rooms. In addition, the cost of a 4-paned roof window is lower than the cost of a standard roof window. Are you curious about the costs and options? Read all about it in this article.

What does a 4-pane roof window cost?

A 4-pane roof window costs on average £350 to £490, which includes installation. The cost depends on the type of glass and the quality of the frames. Would you like to buy a roof window and are you curious about the average cost of the material and the installation by a specialist? You can read about it in the overview below.

What is the advantage of a 4 pans skylight?

A 4 pans skylight gives your home extra light, but it also has a number of other advantages. Read all the advantages of a 4-panel skylight here.

Suitable for a small space

A 4-panel skylight fits into almost any space. It is therefore most common in small rooms, where there is no room for a large skylight. The amount of light the skylight lets through is enough to illuminate a small room. It is also very suitable for a storage room, where you need very little light.

Low cost

For a 4-paned skylight, you will pay a lot less than for a standard skylight. On average, a 4-paned skylight costs between £350 and £490 while you can easily pay more than £820 for a standard skylight. Firstly, you pay less for the material, but also less for the labour. The specialist will have to remove a smaller roof area, which means he will finish installing it quicker.

Long lifespan

If you choose a 4-pan skylight, you don’t have to worry that it will have a short lifespan. The lifespan of this type of loft window is similar to other types of loft windows, this is on average 30 to 40 years. Almost all 4-paned roof windows are made of plastic, which means the lifespan is even longer than standard wooden roof windows. So you will benefit from having a 4-pane skylight installed on your roof for years to come.

Fitting a 4-pane skylight

Having a 4-pane skylight installed is done by the specialist in a number of steps. Check out the work of the skylight specialist below.

Step 1: Check the suitable place

You probably already have an idea where you want your 4 pane skylight. The specialist will be happy to take another look, so you can be sure the loft window will be placed in the right place. For example, he will check the roof structure and determine whether he needs to reinforce the roof. He also checks whether the skylight is more than 90 cm off the ground.

Step 2: Prepare for installation

Before the specialist replaces or installs the 4-pane roof window, part of the roof must first be removed. First he draws the area where the skylight is to be installed. Then he starts cutting from the inside and finally removes the tiles. The specialist removes slightly more tiles than necessary so that he has enough space to install the 4-pane roof window.

Step 3: Install the 4-pane roof window

Most 4-pane roof windows are prefabricated. This means that the specialist installs the skylight directly into the hole made. He then fixes the skylight to the roof, keeping it firmly in place. He then makes the skylight watertight and finally puts the roof tiles back.

Step 4: Finish the 4-paned skylight

After the skylight is in place, the last important thing is to finish the inside. The specialist will seal and plaster the inside and finish the roof with plasterboard, for example. If you do not yet have insulation, it is smart to have it installed immediately. Now that the specialist is in place, it saves a lot of money to have this done straight away.

Do you need a permit for a 4-paned skylight?

In most cases, you do not need a permit for a 4-paned skylight. However, there are some exceptions you should take into account. Apart from these rules, it is always possible that your municipality has different permit rules. Check out the conditions below, which usually mean that you do not need a skylight installation permit.

• Your 4-panel skylight should not protrude more than 60 centimetres from the roof.
• The 4-panel skylight should be more than half way from the eaves.

Tips for a 4-panel skylight

With some tips, you can get an even better idea of having a 4-panel skylight installed. Read some useful tips here.

Request multiple quotes

Are you looking for the best choice for your home? Then request multiple quotes. When you compare several specialists, you get a better idea of the costs and choices of the specialist. For example, you will see how much each skylight specialist charges for labour and materials.

Get a volume discount

It is advantageous if you have several skylights installed at the same time. The specialist only has to charge one call-out fee and also saves on purchasing himself. If you don’t have plans for multiple skylights yourself, it’s always smart to visit your neighbours too. They might also want to have a skylight installed. The more skylights you have installed, the bigger the discount can become.

Choose a safe home

Burglars manage to enter your home even through a 4-paned skylight. Although it is not easy to get to a skylight, burglars always find a way. Therefore, choose skylights that have been tested for their security. There are a number of quality marks like the Politie Keurmerk Veilig Wonen, so you reduce the chances, that a burglar will get into your home.