Opening Rooflights

Opening Rooflights present a fantastic solution to bring both natural light and ventilation into your space.

Opening Rooflight Solutions for Exceptional Design and Performance

At Next Generation Rooflights, we design and manufacture bespoke opening rooflight systems that combine architectural impact, natural light, and precision ventilation. Tailored to the requirements of each project, our rooflights are crafted for both commercial and high-end residential applications — from atriums and extensions to roof terraces, stairwells and office spaces.

Perfect Fit and Optimal Performance

Every opening rooflight we produce is made to measure, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance. Because no two projects are identical, our process often begins with a site visit to understand the space, surrounding conditions, and the client’s functional and aesthetic priorities. Whether installed as a single unit or as part of a multi-panel rooflight configuration, each system delivers the highest levels of safety, quality, and visual refinement.

Light, Air, and Architectural Integration

Opening rooflights do more than bring daylight into a space — they transform how it feels and functions. With the ability to open manually or automatically, they enable controlled natural ventilation, reducing reliance on mechanical systems and supporting improved air quality and occupant wellbeing.

Whether positioned above a commercial atrium, a modern office workspace, or a private residence, our rooflights provide a dynamic connection between interior and exterior environments. The influx of daylight enhances productivity and mood, while controllable ventilation allows for natural cooling and fresh air circulation throughout the day.

Designed for Every Project Need

Our opening rooflights can be adapted to a wide range of architectural and construction environments, including:

Residential extensions – to flood kitchens, dining areas, and living spaces with light while enabling effortless airflow.
Atriums and stairwells – when height and volume demand natural light and efficient smoke or heat ventilation.
Commercial buildings and offices – offering a sustainable way to regulate temperature and improve air quality in workspaces.
Flat, Pitched and Ridged Roofs – for when you want your design to maximise light and ventilation but access to open and close is limited.
Educational and public buildings – delivering reliable, regulation-compliant ventilation and long-term durability.

Our products are suitable for almost all flat roof constructions and coverings, including single-ply membranes, GRP, lead, zinc, copper, asphalt, and even green or sedum roofs.

An open skylight on a roof surrounded by scaffolding and protective covering, with stacks of roof tiles nearby.

Tailored Opening Rooflight Solutions

We offer a range of opening rooflight solutions to suit different applications and control preferences:

Manual Opening Rooflights – opened via an elegant winding mechanism, allowing users to regulate airflow easily.
Electric Opening Rooflights – operated via a smart wall switch, with optional rain sensor or thermostat.
Sliding Rooflights – ideal for larger openings combining smart controls, with optional rain sensor or thermostat. Providing a sleek, modern design.
Multi-panel Rooflights – allowing integration of smart electric or manual vents alongside fixed panes to achieve bespoke roof glazing solutions with balanced light and ventilation.

Every opening system features a fully thermally broken frame, solar control outer pane, and laminated inner safety glass — optimising both thermal efficiency and occupant safety.

Ventilation and Environmental Control

Integrating opening rooflights within a building’s design supports a range of natural ventilation strategies, including:

Natural Stack Effect Ventilation, where rooflights positioned at a high level allow warm air to escape naturally, drawing in cooler air from below.
Hybrid Ventilation Systems, combining natural and mechanical methods to enable energy-efficient air exchange.
Passive cooling in favourable conditions, helping to regulate temperature, reduce reliance on air conditioning, and improve overall sustainability.

This approach not only enhances comfort and energy efficiency but also ensures compliance with building regulations related to ventilation and indoor air quality — a critical requirement in modern commercial and residential developments.

Modern apartment buildings with brick and glass facades surround a landscaped rooftop garden and walkway area.

Modern interior with exposed brick wall, glass railing, and a kitchen featuring wood cabinetry. Overhead lighting illuminates the sleek design.

Automated Opening Vent (AOV) Systems

For projects requiring smoke and heat control, we also supply and install Glass AOVs with hidden actuators, offering a geometric free vent area of up to 2.2m².

An AOV (Automated Opening Vent) forms a vital part of a building’s fire safety strategy. It automatically opens in the event of a fire to extract smoke and hot gases, maintain escape routes such as stairwells or corridors, and assist fire-fighting operations.

All our AOV systems are designed and tested in accordance with BS EN 12101-2:2003, ensuring:

Automatic and manual activation options
Reliable response time (typically within 60 seconds)
Environmental and durability testing to over 1,000 operational cycles
Fail-safe operation in the event of power loss
Full CE marking and Declaration of Conformity

AOVs can be integrated seamlessly into our fixed or multi-part rooflight systems, providing a consistent architectural appearance while meeting stringent safety standards.

Why Choose Next Generation Rooflights?

Every project we undertake reflects our commitment to design integrity, performance, and precision engineering. From concept to completion, our team works closely with architects, contractors, and end clients to ensure that every rooflight solution enhances the building both functionally and aesthetically.

Key advantages include:

Expertise across commercial, educational, and high-end residential projects
Custom-made for each project, we liaise with you throughout design and manufacture and can include on-site surveys where required
Compliance with ventilation and fire-safety regulations
Integration options with smart control systems
Outstanding thermal and acoustic performance

Modern kitchen with a curved ceiling, a large island with bar stools, and a view of double doors leading outside.

A spacious living room with a glass ceiling, wooden floors, blue and grey furniture, a wooden coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. Large windows allow natural light to illuminate the room.

Consult with Your Trusted Advisor

Have a unique requirement? Our trusted advisors are ready to help you. Get in touch with us now you can call us on 01223 792244 or alternatively pop us an email via info@nextgenrooflights.co.uk and let us help with your commercial project. Next Generation Rooflights – bespoke rooflights designed to enhance your commercial project.

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Opening Rooflight Solutions

A rooftop with a large glass skylight and a metal railing, leading to an interior staircase. Brick chimneys and cityscape are visible in the background.

Abingdon Road

Innovative Roof Terrace Access with Sliding Over Fixed Rooflights with Electric Opening Vent & Fixed Skylight which added natural light and ventilation.

Modern kitchen with curved ceiling, opening vent rooflights, built-in shelves, island worktop, red chair, and glass doors letting in natural light.

Hills Road

Fixed and hinged rooflights

Opening Rooflight Benefits

Gain More Light

Whether you’ve decided to utilise an attic or your loft you can gain more light in your home or workplace

Add Another Dimension

Opening Rooflights provide the tangible benefits of fresh air and natural ventilation

Highlight Design Features

Create a bright and open environment to accentuate space and the unique qualities within

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In our clients words:

We recently had the pleasure of working with Next Generation Rooflights on the design, manufacture and installation of a large bespoke mono pitch atrium rooflight. From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. The team demonstrated outstanding professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail throughout the entire process. The rooflight itself was perfectly tailored to our specifications and enhances the natural light in the space beautifully. The quality of the materials and craftsmanship is evident, and we have received numerous compliments on the stunning design. We were particularly impressed with the team's commitment to meeting our deadlines and their ability to navigate the complexities of the project with ease. Their communication was clear and consistent, ensuring that we were always informed and confident in the progress. Overall, we couldn't be happier with the result and highly recommend Next Generation Rooflights for any rooflight installations. Their dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction is truly commendable.

James Hunt, adt workplace

We've been working with the team for quite some years and find their customer care second to none. The products are always on point and manufacturing is flawless. Communication is always swift and informative. All we really want in the rooflight world is, quick answers, good prices, great products, and delivery on time. They tick all these boxes.

Sam Goodwin, Alpha Structures

The Hurlingham Club project demanded a sensitive and technically complex approach, and Next Generation Rooflights proved to be a good partner throughout. From early design development to installation, the NGR team worked with us to deliver bespoke rooflights that both complement the Club’s historic character and improve the quality of the internal spaces. Their technical capability, collaborative approach, and attention to architectural detail were key to the success of the project. We would happily use their expertise on our future projects.

Howard Pye, Associate Director, Jestico+Whiles

The Hurlingham Club was a highly detailed project that required careful coordination across all trades. Next Generation Rooflights proved to be a reliable partner on site, delivering bespoke rooflight solutions to a very high standard. Their team’s professionalism, proactive approach, and commitment to meeting programme requirements ensured the installation was completed safely and efficiently working closely with the Knight Harwood project team and interfacing sub-contractors. We valued their collaborative attitude and the successful outcome, and would be pleased to work with them again on future projects.

Peter Howe, Director, Knight Harwood

We have been working with the team for approximately 3 years now. Their sales and technical team are always very proactive and helpful with any request to quote for projects or alter technical drawings. We use them as their quality of product is unmatched, we look forward to continuing to build the partnership with them over the coming years

Luis Evitt, Rooflight Solutions

Our associations

Carbon Neutral Organisation

At Next Generation Rooflights we are committed to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions as much as possible and offsetting the remainder through verified carbon offsetting schemes.

Constructionline Gold Member

Next Generation Rooflights are an accredited Constructionline Gold Member the high-level accreditation that demonstrates our competence and compliance to buyers in the construction industry

Cyber Essentials

Next Generation Rooflights are a Cyber Essentials certificated company we ensure our and your customers' data safe from cyber attacks

ISO 9001

Next Generation Rooflights is certified BSI ISO9001 to ensure the standards of our high quality rooflights

Made in Britain

Next Generation Rooflights are designed and crafted to clients exacting specifications at our Suffolk factory to ensure high-quality British products – Proudly Made in Britain.