What do glass links & glass box roofs in Dungannon involve?
Thinking about glass links & glass box roofs in Dungannon? The short answer: frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Wind and rain off the Atlantic make upstand and flashing details important on Northern Irish roofs. Typical uses for glass links & glass box roofs include joining a period house to a new extension or annexe.
Dungannon is around 36 km from Omagh, and we survey and fit throughout that part of County Tyrone, including the BT70 district.
What you can choose
- Heated glass on some systems
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Keeps period walls on show
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
What to check first
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
- Structural calculations are part of the design
Planning and building rules for Dungannon
Most rooflights on houses in Northern Ireland are permitted development under Class B, but not in a conservation area or on a listed building's curtilage. A side-facing window within 15 m of a neighbouring boundary must be obscure-glazed, and non-opening unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
Technical Booklet F1 (2022) asks for replacement windows and rooflights in existing homes to reach WER Band C or a U-value of 1.6 W/m²K, assessed in the vertical position. New dwellings must average 1.40 W/m²K across windows, roof windows and rooflights.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Glass links & glass box roofs prices in Dungannon
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Dungannon, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Fully frameless link with glass beams | £20,395 – £35,995 | £16,995 – £29,995 |
| Glass roof and glazed sides Typical | £13,195 – £20,395 | £10,995 – £16,995 |
| Glass roof between existing walls | £9,595 – £13,195 | £7,995 – £10,995 |
What happens next
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Dungannon, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Glass links & glass box roofs in Dungannon: questions
Is structural glass safe?
Structural glass is laminated so it stays in place if a ply breaks. The manufacturer designs it for the loads involved.
Can a glass link be warm enough to use all year?
With insulated glass units, solar control and good detailing, yes — though it will always be brighter and more exposed to temperature swings than a solid room.
How is the glass joined to the old wall?
Usually by a slim channel or flashing set into the masonry, sealed and weathered so the old wall can move without cracking the glass seal.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Dungannon?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Do you fit glass links & glass box roofs in Dungannon?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Dungannon and across County Tyrone. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
