We offer contemporary & stylish flat rooflights. Expertly manufactured in our Head Office site in Leeds we use the best materials to create a stunning flat rooflight that looks great, is easy to install and guaranteed against defects for ten years. The XP Sky View is a feature product that is perfect for flat roofs, externally it looks sleek and modern but it is internally where the benefits are really seen.
Natural light will pour in from above making the interior space feel bigger & much lighter. The connection with the interior space is achieved by the glass meeting the interior walls with no visible framework creating literally a frameless roof window that will enhance any space.
Prices starting from only £812.00 – including VAT & delivery.
Exceptional performance.
Overall U value (double glazing and frame) 1.0w/m2k.
Glazing with 6mm toughened low E glass which is heat soaked on the inner pane for safety and security.
52mm overhang for a better weather seal.
Minimal external and no internal sightlines.
Internal direct fixing straps
No external fixings
Blackout film to hide plasterboard finish
Single profile frame with no need for caps or trims.
Our XP SkyView product is available in a range of sizes to match your specific needs.
The maximum length of the XP SkyView is 2,000mm and the maximum width is 1,000mm wide.
Available in Anthracite Grey (7016) only.
Flat Rooflight
From: £812.00
Size options
We carry the rooflights in stock at various sizes starting from 800mm x 800mm up to a maximum of 1000mm x 2000mm.
Simply scroll through the sizes below & select the skylight that best suits your property.
Frame colour options
We offer the XP Sky View skylight in 7016 anthracite grey only. The framework is minimal on the XP Sky View as the product is predominantly glass but we believe 7016 is the best colour as it blends in with the required DPM that covers the rest of the flat roof structure.
Laminated glass
It is worth considering laminated security glass to the inner panel of your skylight. Laminated glass is essentially shatter proof and has added benefits in terms of safety, security, noise reduction, and a reduction in UV rays coming through the glass. Laminate glass is essentially two pieces of glass bonded together and is recommended for it’s security benefits and the piece of mind that the glass above you will never shatter.
Learn more about laminated glass visit the glazing options pages on our website.
The flat skylight needs to sit on a timber upstand with a five-degree pitch. The upstand needs to be a minimum of 150mm high to satisfy building regulations and a minimum 80mm thick for the rooflight to sit on. Upstands play an important role in ensuring your new skylight sits and fits well. They are the frames that a skylight sits on, creating enough height from the roof surface and enough pitch for the water to run off. Upstands are vital as skylights are not meant to be submerged or have standing water or snow on them. When you place your order with Express Bi-folds Direct we will e-mail the required information to build the correct sized timber upstand for the sized roof that you have ordered.
The rest of the flat roof needs to be covered with a plywood deck, which then needs to be covered with a weatherproof membrane such as GRP or fibreglass.
Before you begin the installation of your new skylight, you will have installed the timber kerb, we also recommend that you apply your roof membrane to your flat roof and upstand to ensure you have a weatherproof flat roof & upstand ready for your skylight to be installed onto.
If you have added your roof membrane on top of your plywood deck already, please ensure that you leave enough excess material around the timber kerb to flash the roof lantern upstand. This can be folded back out of the way until your roof lantern is installed.
You are now ready to begin the installation of your new skylight.
Measuring & creating your timber upstand
The measurements for your flat skylight are the external measurements from the outside edges of your timber upstand. A 1m x 1m skylight needs to sit on an upstand with the same external measurements.
The kerb needs to be a minimum height of 150mm with one edge of the kerb 237mm high to create the five-degree pitch. The pitch is essential to ensure no standing water or snow on the skylight.
The upstand should be perfectly square. We recommend that you check the corners have a 90° angle, by measuring it diagonally from corner to corner. If both dimensions match, then your timber upstand should be square.
Once you have a level and square timber upstand you are ready to start the weather proofing of your roof prior to installing your new skylight.
We offer contemporary & stylish flat rooflights. Expertly manufactured in our Head Office site in Leeds we use the best materials to create a stunning flat rooflight that looks great, is easy to install and guaranteed against defects for ten years. The XP Sky View is a feature product that is perfect for flat roofs, externally it looks sleek and modern but it is internally where the benefits are really seen.
Natural light will pour in from above making the interior space feel bigger & much lighter. The connection with the interior space is achieved by the glass meeting the interior walls with no visible framework creating literally a frameless roof window that will enhance any space.
Prices starting from only £812.00 – including VAT & delivery.
Exceptional performance.
Overall U value (double glazing and frame) 1.0w/m2k.
Glazing with 6mm toughened low E glass which is heat soaked on the inner pane for safety and security.
52mm overhang for a better weather seal.
Minimal external and no internal sightlines.
Internal direct fixing straps
No external fixings
Blackout film to hide plasterboard finish
Single profile frame with no need for caps or trims.
Our XP SkyView product is available in a range of sizes to match your specific needs.
The maximum length of the XP SkyView is 2,000mm and the maximum width is 1,000mm wide.
A stylish classic, the XP SkyView offers the best in contemporary skylights, combining clean lines and maximised glazed areas for a timeless aesthetic. Our contemporary flat rooflight is beautifully simple and a great option to incorporate into a roof as it will pour natural light into your home making it feel bigger and lighter.
Glazed with 6mm TGH softcoat low E glass you have the peace of mind of toughened safety glass combined with a thermally efficient coating that will keep heat inside your home.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING
The XP SkyView is a great addition to your flat roof, bringing abundant natural light into your home without sight-lines or visible frames. They are also factory-glazed with a 30mm argon-filled and soft coat low-E insulating glass unit. As a result, XP Skyview models easily surpass the minimum requirements of building regulations. Boasting exceptional performance, internal fixings for added security and flexible glazing options our flat sky lights are a sound investment in your home.
Exceptional thermal performance
No visible sightlines only glass
5-degree pitch to allow water to run off the skylight
Structurally bonded system meaning less frame and more glass.
Overall U value of 1.0W/m2k
18mm argon gas filled cavity within the glazing
Minimalist design is ideal for pouring natural light into a room, including confined spaces.
No external fixings for a more secure product.
Blackout film used to hide plasterboard finish.
AVAILABLE IN RAL 7016
The XP Sky View is produced in RAL 7016 anthracite grey as standard as the neutral colour is a perfect complement to the membranes used to keep flat roof’s watertight. RAL colour 9005 Jet Black is available as an option for the external finish to compliment your existing doors and windows and can be priced on application.
7016 Anthracite Grey
SAFETY & SECURITY
Our XP Skyview Skylight is designed with security in mind. Our dedication to quality engineering means that we offer a 10 year guarantee on all our products.
The XP Skyview Skylight is factory glazed so arrives on site fully built-up and ready to install. We also include a scaffold tower in every installation. For large sized skylights we’ll send a team of up to four installers for ease of handling & health and safety.
The largest XP SkyView we stock & offer is 1000mm x 2000mm.
The product can manufactured to be bigger sizes the bespoke sizes are only available through our full service offering that can be seen on www.expressbifolds.co.uk
The flat skylight needs to sit on a timber upstand with a five degree pitch. Upon ordering we will send you information on the upstand required but it is straight forward to build in preparation for the skylight but it needs to be a minimum of 150mm high to satisfy building regulations and 90mm thick for the roof to sit on.
The five degree pitch is also key as the skylight can't hold water pooling on top of it, the pitch ensures that rain water runs off the skylight.
Because the roof needs to sit on a purpose built upstand the XP Sky View can be installed onto flat roofs & even pitched roofs up to a pitch 25 degrees.
Yes, two people are needed to receive and install the product. You also need to give consideration as to how you will safely get the skylight up onto the roof so a scaffold tower or similar is essential.
The new windows look great, the whole process has been easy and stress free, thank you
Ewen Morrison, Birkenhead
Dear Michelle, Just a quick note to say BIG thank you for impecable service! Customer care/aftersales of Express Bifolds is outstanding. I wish it was that easy & pleasant to deal with most of companies! Wish you all the best and keep up the good work! Sincerely Anya Lawrence
7016 Anthracite Grey
