Alumen, the leading SMART and Schueco aluminium fabricator, is getting creative with its recently launched range of rooflights by manufacturing a unique octagon rooflight from its Helios range.

Alan Robinson, Alumen’s Managing Director says: “We have enjoyed great success with the rooflight range we launched in December last year.  Our quick turnaround, off the shelf standard sizes are moving well through our online shop, but we are also getting a lot of enquiries for something a bit different and unique.  As an experienced aluminium fabricator, with a heritage in manufacturing a wide range of products, we love a challenge and this bespoke request gave us the perfect chance to test the capabilities of the Helios design.

“The Helios is the contemporary square rooflight with a raised chamfered edge.  Available as fixed or with a smooth chain operated manual or electric opener, the options on size and shape are endless – as demonstrated in this unique project. This project required us to fabricated the rooflight into an octagon shape to form the centre of the roof in a garden pavilion.  The pavilion, part of a hand carved Cotswold stone building in a courtyard of outbuildings, will be used to hold chamber music concerts amongst other events.

“The rooflight itself was large spanning 2387mm and weighing nearly 200Kg.  It had to be lifted into place using glass lifters and a crane, and despite the unpredictable weather we have been experiencing, was installed according to plan.  For more information on this project please visit https://www.alumen.co.uk/Alumen/Octagon-Rooflight.aspx”

“The ‘Rooflights from Alumen’ range offers everything you would expect from a rooflight or lantern with exceptional quality and attention to detail. Along with outstanding thermal properties via thermally broken aluminium profiles, they can be paired with a wide variety of glazing options to provide the thermal and solar performance you require.  Standard sizes ranging up to 3000mm x 1000mm are in stock prices start as low as £595.  All standard stock items are available, via our online shop, on next day delivery across the UK.

Visit our website https://www.alumen.co.uk/Shop/Shop-Home.aspx to order now, or for more bespoke work please call us on 01536 737377 to discuss your requirements.”