VELUX launches Standard glass rooflight for flat roof projects
VELUX has introduced a new mid-range glass rooflight designed to offer a cost-effective alternative to plastic domes for residential and public building projects. The product aims to provide better thermal performance and sound reduction without the high price tag of premium glass options.
Why it matters
This product launch addresses a specific market gap for installers and homeowners seeking quality upgrades on a budget.
September 22, 2026 314 Views A new mid-range glass rooflight designed to bridge the gap between plastic domes and premium glass. The VELUX Standard glass rooflight is built for the middle of the market. Suited to residential renovations, extensions, public buildings and spaces where premium glass is unnecessary and plastic domes feel like a compromise.
It’s from the same brand installers already trust, comes with the same fit-and-finish expectations — at a price point that makes glass a realistic recommendation rather than an aspirational one.
For many years, homeowners have been asking installers if there’s an alternative to the plastic dome, and while the answer has been yes, installers have known that the quote for the glass option wouldn’t fit the budget.
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