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SKY’S THE LIMIT
The sky’s the limit with high-performance, hassle-free rooflights eeting a client brief to incorporate a large framed rooflight into a West Midlands property, Rich, founder of RHJ Carpentry and Building Ltd, partnered with TuffX, the UK’s leading glass manufacturer and processor, to deliver a bespoke rooflight that combined high performance with practical installation benefits. Working closely with the on-site team, TuffX developed a large-scale solution that maximised natural daylight while meeting the structural, thermal and onsite installation requirements of the build.
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The brief Rich and his team were working on a major property renovation for a homeowner in the West Midlands who was making a series of adjustments to their bungalow, including adding a singlestorey rear extension. The design centred on a spacious, open-plan kitchen and dining area, featuring a central island as the room’s focal point. To maximise natural light over this key feature, the
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project team required a large framed rooflight capable of delivering both visual impact and high thermal performance, while being straightforward to install within a tight programme for external envelope completion before the winter weather set in. A 1.5m x 2.5m rooflight was specified to flood the space with daylight. With winter approaching and the build schedule tight, the on-site team needed a solution that could be delivered quickly and installed efficiently, ensuring the extension became watertight without delay. Beyond speed, the system also needed to meet building regulations for thermal performance, structural integrity
and weatherproofing, while providing a modern aesthetic to complement the contemporary interior design planned.
The solution TuffX proposed its Infinity rooflight system, a factory-assembled, highperformance unit designed for rapid onsite installation and long-term durability. Manufactured at TuffX’s 80,000 sq ft Knowsley facility, the rooflight was produced and delivered to align precisely with the project timeline, allowing the installation team to progress quickly to the glazing stage without delays. Engineered to combine sleek aesthetics with strong thermal and structural performance, Infinity rooflights are available in both double- and tripleglazed formats. For this extension, thermal efficiency was a key consideration given the large glazed area; as such, the Infinity system’s insulated frame design helps minimise heat loss in winter while controlling solar heat gain in summer. Optional solar-control coatings can also be specified to provide