Rafterline Patent Glazing System

Flexible and attractive, the RafterLine Patent Glazing system is the most popular specifiers’ choice for domestic projects, such as conservatory roofs. 

Two edge supported patent glazing system with external extruded aluminium capping, for installation onto timber rafters (supplied by others).

Based on the same principles as the popular SkyLine Patent Glazing system but without the need for an internal stalk, RafterLine’s strength and visual appeal stem from the building’s structural timber rafters. As such, the maximum span achievable is only limited by the integrity of the rafters.  

RafterLine can accommodate single glazing, double and triple glazed units up to 50mm thick, including in settings where compliance with Building Regulations Document L is a requirement.

The rafters are protected from the effects of the weather by the external aluminium glazing system, avoiding the need for regular maintenance required by timber glazing systems, whereas the external glazing bar itself is made watertight protected by a screw on aluminium pressure cap with a choice of plain or ornate cappings to conceal all fixing screws.

As with all our systems, RafterLine can be combined with opening vents to offer a complete roof glazing solution and its user-friendly design and flexibility enable relatively speedy installation by a competent tradesman.  

The glazing bar extrusions and cappings can be supplied in unbroken lengths up to 7,000mm but can also be joined to create even longer downslope lengths. If necessary, RafterLine glazing bars can be ordered oversized for on-site cutting if exact sizes are not known at order stage.  

Features and benefits:

• The timber rafters create an appealing visual effect, and are protected from the effect of weathering due to the Rafterline externally clad capping.
• Does not require an internal stalk.
• Can accommodate single, double and triple glazing up to 50 mm thickness.
• Available with a choice of two cosmetic outer snap-on cappings which conceal all fixing screws.
• Can be combined with opening vents to offer a complete glazing solution.
• Provides high weather resistance, and is not subject to the regular maintenance required for timber glazing systems.
• Quick installation.
• Glazing bars can be cut on site if exact sizes are not known at the ordering stage.
• Can be supplied in unbroken lengths of up to 7 m, but can also be joined together to create longer downslope lengths – consult manufacturer for details.
• Manufactured in accordance with BS 5516: 2004 Code of Practice for the design and installation of vertical and sloping patent glazing.
• Provides an alternative to traditional internal and external stalked glazing bar.
• Economical roof glazing solution.
• Smart appearance.
• Internal box provides inner strength.
• Can accommodate single, double and triple glazing of any thickness.