Centre ridge
Precision-welded aluminium
Ridge Rooflights · Overhead Glazing
BESPOKE RIDGE ROOFLIGHTS
Bespoke ridge rooflights.
Built around the apex.
Made-to-measure glazing for dual-pitched roofs, with a precision-welded centre ridge and glass specified for your project.
Welded centre ridge
Thermally broken frame
UK manufacture
10-year IGU seal warranty
Technical support
Installed by Overhead Glazing
See how the ridge meets the roof.
CLEAR DETAILS. EASY CHOICES.
Find what you need.
Product information, installation
and documents in one place.
RIDGE ROOFLIGHTS
Designed for your project.
A ridge rooflight has to work as one assembly: two glazed slopes, one centre ridge and a framed perimeter made to the approved geometry.
APEXWelded centre ridge
FRAMEThermally broken frame
GEOMETRYMade to roof geometry
THE COMPLETE SYSTEM
Specification at a glance.
Centre ridge
Precision-welded aluminium
Frame
Thermally broken aluminium
Configuration
Single or modular, subject to size
Inner pane
Heat-treated laminated safety glass
Glass options
Low-E, solar control, obscure or tinted
Finish
Standard or bespoke RAL colour
Final glass thickness, centre support and module sizes are confirmed from the span, pitch, loads, access and supporting structure.
Welded ridge · One permanent apex
The two frame sides are welded together as one continuous apex, with no gap between separate profiles and no reliance on a mastic-only centre joint.
Safety glass · Glass selected for overhead use
The inner pane is laminated safety glass. The final build-up is selected for span, loads, roof pitch and project use.
Thermal frame · A thermally broken perimeter
The aluminium frame separates internal and external sections to help limit heat transfer and provide a practical fixing zone.
Roof geometry · Made to the approved angles
Both pitches, the ridge angle and completed kerb dimensions are coordinated before the rooflight enters manufacture.
YOUR PROJECT. YOUR OPTIONS.
Choose the right glass and finish.
01
Double glazed
Efficient glass for many residential projects. A project-specific insulating glass unit with a heat-soak-tested toughened outer pane, warm-edge cavity and heat-treated laminated inner safety pane. Laminated inner safety glass. Low-E coating and warm-edge spacer.
02
Triple glazed
Higher thermal performance where the design requires it. An additional pane and cavity can improve thermal performance, subject to the rooflight size, weight and supporting structure. Build-up confirmed by calculation. Lifting and access reviewed before manufacture.
03
Solar control
Reduce unwanted heat and glare. Solar-control glass is useful for exposed roofs, south- or west-facing rooms and larger areas of overhead glazing. Multiple solar-control specifications. Visible light and solar gain balanced for the room.
FROM ENQUIRY TO INSTALLATION
A clearer route to the right result.
Send the roof information early. We coordinate the geometry, glass and interface before manufacture.
Installed exclusively by Overhead Glazing. This specialist system is supplied with installation by our team only.
01
Send the roof details
Plan, section, both pitches, approximate kerb dimensions and postcode.
02
Coordinate the design
We review the support, loads, glass weight, access and weathering zones.
03
Approve drawings
Check the ridge angle, interfaces, glass divisions, finish and specification.
04
Manufacture & install
The coordinated assembly is made and installed to the agreed scope.
The roof structure, prepared upstand, waterproofing, lifting and access responsibilities are agreed with your project team before work begins.
YOUR PROJECT PRICE
Quoted to your specification.
Based on the glass, dimensions and agreed service.
LEAD TIME
Agreed for your project.
Programme confirmed after specification and drawing review.
BEFORE MANUFACTURE
Site measure
Ask us to check the opening and installation dimensions.
OUR SPECIALIST TEAM
Installation
Fitting, access and lifting requirements agreed with your project team.
Final cost and programme are confirmed for your specification and agreed scope.
THE DETAIL, FROM EVERY ANGLE
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Overall · The full roof geometry and both glazed slopes.
Elevation · The roof pitch, perimeter frame and raised ridge form.
Roof view · How the finished rooflight sits within the surrounding roof.
Apex detail · Solar-control ridge rooflight in Northampton
Roof overview · Solar-control ridge rooflight in Northampton
Fully welded aluminium apex on an Overhead Glazing ridge rooflight
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THE DETAIL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
One continuous welded apex.
The two aluminium frame sections are welded together where the roof slopes meet, forming one continuous frame joint.
No open gap between the frame sections
No reliance on a mastic-only joint at the apex
The glass and perimeter weather seals remain separate and can still be serviced.
Installed frame · both roof slopes
Close-up · welded aluminium apex
PERFORMANCE WITH CONTEXT
Performance for your project.
Glass, frame, support and intended use are considered together.
Glass selected for overhead use
The inner pane is laminated safety glass. The final build-up is selected for span, loads, roof pitch and project use.
Made for the roof—not forced into it.
The ridge angle, two slopes and perimeter interface are coordinated before manufacture.
Confirmed for your project
Final glass thickness, centre support and module sizes are confirmed from the span, pitch, loads, access and supporting structure.
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
Useful answers.
What makes this ridge rooflight different?+
The centre ridge is manufactured as a precision-welded aluminium component. It avoids a separate frame joint at the apex and creates a more coordinated assembly.
Can the two roof slopes have different pitches?+
Yes. An asymmetric ridge rooflight can be designed where the two roof slopes meet at different angles.
Does every ridge rooflight need a centre support?+
No. The requirement depends on ridge length, slope span, glass size, pitch and calculated loads. Larger designs may need a glass beam, steel support or modular frame arrangement.
Can I specify solar-control glass?+
Yes. Solar-control options can reduce solar heat gain and glare, particularly for exposed rooms and large glazed areas.
What information is needed for a quotation?+
Send a plan and section, both roof pitches, approximate outside kerb dimensions, project postcode and any available photographs or drawings.
Can I order this rooflight supply-only?+
This specialist product is supplied with installation by Overhead Glazing only. Supply-only is available for suitable fixed flat rooflights.
What warranty applies to this product?+
Qualifying insulating glass units carry a 10-year seal warranty, subject to the written terms supplied with the order. This is not a blanket guarantee against breakage or a 10-year frame or installation warranty. Installation labour carried out by us is covered for five years, subject to the written terms.
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PROJECTS & PRACTICAL ADVICE
From the drawing to the roof.
PRODUCT IN CONTEXT
Traditional roof. Bespoke geometry.
This completed installation shows how a framed ridge rooflight can introduce daylight across the apex while respecting the roof pitch and surrounding tiles.
Application
Existing pitched roof
Configuration
Dual-slope ridge glazing
Service
Made to measure