Roof glazing creating a light well by using glass in the roof is a popular way of introducing light to central areas of a building.
Glass roof regulations.
Also south facing glass roofs can get too hot in direct sunshine so be sure to budget for blinds.
Planning permission is very rarely an issue with the installation of a glass roof panel even if it s a new addition to an existing roof.
Since the introduction of tighter building regulations architects are realising roof.
Your legal responsibilities with regard to glazing are governed by two key areas.
Solar protection via shading or solar control coatings on the glass is other suitable inclusions into the glazing design.
Safety window film and glass manifestation can be installed to glazing to meet the minimum standards set out in current glass safety legislation or the extended additional standards based on individual risk set out in the workplace regulations.
Though it s always worth checking with your local planning council to be sure.
Planning permission and building regulations.
Sap 2012 appendix r suggests a g value to the glazing of 0 63.