If the unthinkable happens and the flat roof of your garage or house extension is blown off by strong winds what are the steps that you need to take to ensure minimum damage is caused to the internal spaces?

The most important first step is to remove any furnishings and valuables from the room or cover them with waterproof material if it is not possible to remove them so that they do not get damaged by rainwater. If the affected room is a garage then this is still important as metal tools that may be stored in the garage will quickly become rusty if they get wet.

If the roof is on a single storey part of the property it may be possible to cover the roof area with a large tarpaulin sheet to keep rainwater out until a permanent solution can be arranged. This will need to be firmly tied or weighted down to keep it in place.

Once you have tried to minimise further damage to the property and contents it is worth checking your buildings and content home insurance policy to see whether you are covered and if you are what you need to do to arrange for an assessment of the damage to be made.

Homeowners can lean towards rooflights because they know they will look great in their home. The practicality of them, though, can halt the process of installing a rooflight if there are concerns about how it will look and how it will work. Fixed flat rooflights are both practical and stylish, meeting all the needs of any homeowner who may want to install them. They are perfect for the domestic market, simply because they look so good; the combination of a flat glass design and a modern frame that sits close to the roof is a winning option. Those good looks do not overcompensate for anything, though, and it is in fact possible to get everything you need from a flat fixed rooflight as well, without having to break the bank.

Fixed flat glass rooflights are highly popular. The fixed flat glass design means that the rooflight does not open, which makes it a highly secure design. It will instead remain closed once installed, sitting neatly in the roof space while carrying out its essential function: letting light into any space. Glass is better than polycarbonate in that the quality of daylight will be better – it will almost feel like it is sparkling as it pours through the rooflight and into the room, bathing it in natural daylight. Glass rooflights are also better than vertical windows, in that they will let in so much more natural light and will give the room a much more refreshing aesthetic.

It can be difficult as a homeowner to strike the perfect balance between style and practicality. If a rooflight is stylish, it may not be practical. If a rooflight is practical, though, it may not be the best look for a home. Rooflight technology has come a long way and a flat glass rooflight design is the perfect approach to take, as it will be safe, secure, attractive and aesthetic boosting in its entirely. Always look at the brand of the rooflight and consider taking a look at their reviews as well. This will help to give an indication of how happy other customers are with the very same rooflight that you considering.

If your rooflight is in a space with windows, bi fold doors or similar, there will be absolutely no need for them to be hinged. You will be able to look up into the sky and enjoy the lovely views, without the worry of the rooflight breaking, of rain coming in, or any of the other factors that could influence its longevity. You will be able to use other natural ventilation methods instead, such as opening a window or propping open a door. Rooflights might also be placed into very high ceilings, in which case a flat fixed rooflight may not be the best choice. However, with this stylish product, a lot can change once it is installed. Think carefully about whether the aesthetics of a flat fixed rooflight appeal to you, or whether you would prefer to have something more functional like an access hatch.