Where did the idea for rooflights come from?
Rooflights, those ingenious structures that allow natural light to pour into our living spaces, have become an integral part of modern architecture. But have you ever wondered where the idea …
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Rooflights and planning permission – What you need to know
Rooflights add a lot to a home, including style, light and value down the line. But one of the most commonly asked questions is whether installing a rooflight requires planning …
Biophilic Design: Embracing Nature’s Light
Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight discusses the importance of effectively introducing light into home design for wellbeing, health and productivity In an era marked by technological advancements and urbanisation, the …
The importance of ventilating your home to avoid mould
Article by Paul Trace, Stella Rooflight As the weather grows colder, the risk of mould in your home grows greater. Besides being unsightly, mould can cause real issues within your …
A guide to conservation rooflights
There’s a huge variety of choice in the conservation rooflight market and selecting the right product can be confusing. Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight offers some advice on things to …
A stunning look inside and out for Leamington Spa home renovation
When the Kandola family embarked on the renovation of their late Victorian semi-detached property in Royal Leamington Spa, they were keen to incorporate high quality materials throughout. While the property …
When does cost outweigh conservation?
Paul Trace of Stella Rooflight discusses the importance of maintaining the historical integrity of buildings during an economic downturn. It’s hard to imagine a tougher economic climate. Having emerged from …
Large format bespoke Stella Rooflight enhances sensitive Grade II listed home renovation
Set in 10 acres of surrounding countryside in an isolated location some 2 miles from the village of Markyate, Nr St Albans, Little Woodend Cottage forms the south part of …
Shedding some light on the new Part L Building Regulations
Stella Rooflight Director, Paul Trace, addresses the new rules for rooflights and thermal performance Why the need for new regulations? A major part of the UK’s commitment to meeting its …
Stella Rooflight helps turn old car showroom into new show home
Stella Rooflight has supplied 12 bespoke conservation rooflights for a stunning conversion project in the seaside town of Lytham St Annes in Lancashire. The project to convert a Late Edwardian …
A guide to conservation rooflights
There’s a huge variety of choice in the conservation rooflight market and selecting the right product can be confusing. Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight offers some advice on things to …
Bringing light to these dark times
Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight discusses the importance of well-lit spaces while the nation works from home. Chances are that over the last few months you’ve found yourself trying to …
Historic England lead by example and specify Stella Rooflight at York Head Office
Historic England (formerly known as English Heritage) has specified and installed a Stella bespoke conservation rooflight at their York Head Office. As part of a programme of works, which included …
The elephant in the roof
Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight discusses the practicalities involved in specifying large rooflights As a bespoke rooflight manufacturer we often see grand plans with expansive areas of roof glazing, as …
Stella Rooflights Breathe New Life into Historic Railway Pumping Station
Shore Road Pumping Station is a Grade 2 Listed building in Birkenhead on the Wirral peninsular, Merseyside. The three-storey Italianate style building was designed by engineers James Brunlees and Charles …
Steel framed rooflights – what lies beneath?
Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight offers an insight into steel rooflights and the issue of rust, while highlighting some of the important considerations in the specification process. It is widely …