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Three construction workers wearing safety vests and helmets are operating machinery on a rooftop, specifying sliding rooflights, with brick buildings in the background.

Specifying Sliding Rooflights in 2026: What Really Matters

Sliding rooflights are increasingly specified in high-end residential and commercial projects to deliver natural daylight, ventilation and, in some cases, roof terrace access. As architectural ambition grows, so too does the structural and technical complexity of these systems.

March 9th, 2026

Next Generation Rooflights Now A CWCT Member: Advancing Our Rooflight Design

We are pleased to announce that Next Generation Rooflights has become a member of the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT), one of the UK’s leading authorities on façade engineering and building envelope performance.

March 5th, 2026

NGR Awarded SafeContractor Approved Accreditation

NGR have been awarded SafeContractor Approved accreditation, recognising our compliance with established health, safety, sustainability, and regulatory standards.

December 22nd, 2025

Several modern glass block of flats with balconies are shown closely spaced together in an urban setting during daylight, reflecting updated standards inspired by the Building Safety Act 2022.

Building Safety Act 2022: Safer Tall Buildings and Compliant Rooflight Solutions

The BSA creates a more stringent safety regime for “higher-risk buildings,” defined as those over 18 metres or 7 plus floors in height with residential units.

September 8th, 2025

Rectangular glass rooflight installed on a flat roof, reflecting the sky and surroundings, with roofing materials and greenery visible nearby.

Pioneering Carbon-Neutral Rooflights: Featured in ‘The Times’

We recently featured in ‘The Times’ – Home & Garden, 26th July 2025, highlighting our role in sustainable construction at a specialist installation on Sheen Lane, London

August 5th, 2025

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Celebrating 2 Years of Officially Made in Britain accreditation

For us the Made in Britain trademark isn’t just a logo — it’s a recognition that signals quality, trust, and authenticity throughout our supply chain.

May 27th, 2025

Water is being poured into a metal bucket with several holes, causing water to leak out in streams.

Why Rooflight Performance Matters: Air, Water & Wind Testing Explained

Let’s cut through the jargon and look at what really matters: weathertightness

April 8th, 2025

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Glass specifications: Understanding Rooflight Safety Classifications

When specifying rooflights for a project, you may come across glass specifications (classifications) like Class 0, 1, 2 and 3 —but what do they mean, and why are they important?

April 2nd, 2025

NGR awarded Carbon Neutrality Certificate

We are proud to have been awarded a Carbon Neutrality Certificate by Carbon Footprint Limited in accordance with DEFRA guidelines for our recent Carbon Offsetting Proposal.

November 13th, 2024

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Next Generation Rooflights have now attained ISO9001 accreditation

Attaining ISO9001 is an important recognition of our efforts to deliver beyond expectation.

August 15th, 2024