Direct Rooflights

Direct Rooflights, British manufacturer of rooflights and skylights

Direct Rooflights presents itself as a manufacturer and distributor of rooflights, skylights and roof kerbs in the United Kingdom, with more than six decades of experience in the sector. The company serves both trade professionals and private individuals and sells its catalogue directly online, without intermediaries, from its manufacturing plant in the north east of England.

Its direct-from-factory sales model allows it, according to its own presentation, to offer trade prices and reduced delivery times. The company describes itself as one of the largest distributors of rooflights and roof kerbs in the country, with the capacity to supply both standard sizes and bespoke dimensions.

Product catalogue

The range is organised into two main families: glass rooflights and polycarbonate rooflights, all available with or without a roof kerb.

Glass rooflights

• DuraGlaze: range of flat glass rooflights, the company's best-selling line.
• DuraGlaze 'P': pyramid-shaped glass model.
• DuraGlaze 'T': trapezium-shaped glass model.
• DuraGlaze Plus: option that includes a roof kerb.

Glass rooflights are available with clear, self-cleaning or solar control glazing finishes.

Polycarbonate rooflights

• Polycarbonate rooflight with uPVC kerb.
• Polycarbonate rooflight with hinged uPVC kerb.
• Roof access hatch.

The polycarbonate range is offered in dome or pyramid shape, with various ventilation options and with double or triple skin. The company also sells a winding rod among its accessories.

Materials and technical performance

The company states that it uses top-quality materials and impact-resistant polycarbonate with UV protection, available in double, triple and quadruple skin configurations. According to its description, the products are designed to withstand heavy impact and extreme weather conditions. For buildings with energy efficiency requirements, the company notes that its polycarbonate products are the appropriate choice due to their high U-value.

All products are delivered assembled and ready to install, and include a 12-month warranty. Manufacturing takes place in the United Kingdom.

Direct sales, lead times and shipping

The purchasing process described by the company consists of three steps: the order is placed online directly with the manufacturer, the order is despatched within 48 hours and delivery is free. Receipt is estimated at two business days (Monday to Friday), subject to availability. Free shipping is limited to the UK mainland; for other areas, an additional quote is provided upon enquiry.

In addition to standard sizes, the company manufactures non-standard and bespoke sizes, for which it recommends contacting by phone or via the website form.

Customer profile and positioning

Direct Rooflights targets its catalogue at both the trade and the general public, and maintains a trade pricing policy derived from direct-from-factory sales. The company bases its manufacturing capacity in the north east of England, in facilities of more than 85,000 square feet, from where it distributes throughout the country.

Promotions in effect at the time of analysis

The site showed several offers: 15% off all rooflights, skylights and access hatches during its spring sale, applied automatically in the basket; 5% off orders over £1,000 using the coupon '5off'; and an additional 15% off rooflight products during its autumn sale, also applied in the basket and limited to items on the website.

Location and contact

Quantip House, Gooch Avenue, Barrington Ind Est, Bedlington, Northumberland NE22 7DQ · Phone: 01670 821166