Carpenter

[mssbcons]

Can anyone recommend a carpenter that could make a skylight. Such as the example here. Many thanks.

[doratheexplorer]

21 minutes ago, mssbcons said:

Can anyone recommend a carpenter that could make a skylight. Such as the example here. Many thanks.

Haven't you answered your own question there?

 

Does it need to be in a particular part of the country?

[mssbcons]

1 hour ago, doratheexplorer said:

Haven't you answered your own question there?

 

Does it need to be in a particular part of the country?

The builder of the example provided is not available. Anywhere in the country possible although Northampton area pteferable.

[mrsmelly]

Nigel Taylor could make you one if he's not too busy. Good people will be busy for months ahead so are you in a hurry? 

[David Mack]

@Mike Jordan makes this sort of thing.

[Bee]

I would also strongly advise that you get a cover made for it / them. Most skylight / roof light / pigeon box type constructions do not drain water off the glass very well (getting that top hinged joint leakproof is challenging too) and the varnish or whatever treatment you use will be damaged by the sun and rain

[Mike Jordan]

A cover (preferably transparent) will protect the varnish but flush glazing drains very effectively and the ridge will be waterproof if the method shown is used. The best material for the box is Iroko. Expected life is thirty years in outside use

[Bod]

Does this type use double glazed units, to prevent/reduce internal condensation?

 

Bod

[Mike Jordan]

Yes. I always use 4mm toughened on the top face and 6.4mm laminated on the bottom with a 6mm air gap between. Where fitted, the bar sets are fitted with stainless steel hinges at the top to allow them to be lifted while cleaning the glass