We carry out solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades in Strabane and across the BT82 area. If the room under your lantern overheats in summer or glares, the glass is usually the problem, not the frame.
Is it time for solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades?
- The room is noticeably hotter than the rest of the house in summer
- Furniture or flooring fading under the lantern
- Clear, uncoated glass in an older lantern
Common causes we find
Clear or standard Low-E glass
Standard units let a lot of solar heat through; solar control coatings reflect more of it.
No ventilation
A lantern without opening vents traps warm air at ceiling level.
Roof lanterns in Strabane
Damp, mild winters keep moss and algae growing on flat roofs and lantern frames, which holds water against seals and blocks weep slots. Regular clearing makes a real difference in wetter areas.
We cover Strabane as part of County Tyrone, about 17 miles from Omagh.
Neighbouring places we cover include Derry~Londonderry (14 miles), Omagh (17 miles), Limavady (26 miles).
Guide prices for solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades in Strabane
Guide price for solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades: £345–£895 ex VAT (£414–£1,074 inc VAT), per glass unit. Towers or scaffold, where needed, are priced into the quote. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing before any work starts.
Do you need permission in Northern Ireland?
Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in Northern Ireland. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. Listed buildings in Northern Ireland need listed building consent from the council for alterations; check with the council's planning service before changing a lantern on a listed property.
How does it work?
- Send photosWhatsApp or upload a few photos and tell us when it leaks.
- Guide priceWe reply with a guide price and whether a visit is needed.
- Fixed price in writingYou approve the price and the date before anything starts.
- Repair and testWe fix what's failed, water-test where it matters, and send photos.
Solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades in Strabane: questions
Do you cover Strabane?
Yes. We cover Strabane, including the BT82 postcode area, as part of County Tyrone. Send photos by WhatsApp or the form for a free guide price, and we'll confirm the fixed price in writing before any work starts.
How do I get a price for solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades in Strabane?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Strabane postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
Can you add a film instead?
Films are cheaper but can affect the unit's warranty and may not suit sloped double glazing. We'd rather replace the unit properly.
Does self-cleaning glass mean no cleaning?
It reduces cleaning on the outer face but still needs rain and occasional rinsing, and the inside still needs cleaning.
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