September 2022

Roof lanterns
Designed brighter, engineered better; we hear why the Korniche Lantern roof is still the
product to which others are compared in terms of security, construction, aesthetics and
Lighting the project and leading the way since
2016; the Korniche Roof Lantern was not
only catapulted straight to the top of the
desirability stakes for flat roof glazing at launch,
but its game-changing engineering-led design
– backed up by experience derived from the
motorsport and automotive sectors – means that
this Korniche product still remains a giant leap
ahead in terms of construction.
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ease of installation.
The Korniche roof lantern
can be ‘fitted in minutes and
glazed in seconds’
Said to be requested by name from homeowners,
the benefits of a Korniche lantern are clear to see
for the consumer, with ultra-slim profiles that
maximise natural light to flood the living space,
yet with significant time-saving attributes for the
installer. Whilst similar products may look to offer
some of the benefits of that reduced installation
time, it is said to be the beauty of the design
you can’t see that hammers home Korniche
and parent company Made For Trade’s unique
approach to fenestration – nothing comes close
to matching a Korniche under the skin.
The product stands by its impressive ability to
be ‘fitted in minutes and glazed in seconds’;
something that is by virtue of its design from the
outset using methods and design practices that
are often an alien concept to the fenestration
industry. These details might not be on show
behind the narrow sightlines and hidden
fasteners, but the unitary construction, fastening
system and glazing components prevent anything
from coming close to the same security, weathertightness
and structural integrity.
There are no visible fixings on show for example
on a Korniche and all joints are seamless; whilst
this means perfect aesthetics as it meets the eye,
it also hints at the ‘clean sheet’ method of design
and construction behind. The number, grade and
size of the carefully specified bolts on the Korniche
for example have been optimised for security and
rigidity compared with typical self-tapping screw
fixings, whilst intricate details such as ridge bosses
using anti-crush tubes for perfect installation
torque provide a superior, more precise fit than
traditional glazing fittings such as flat plate.
Greater accuracy, tighter tolerances
Made For Trade’s investment is not just in the
fasteners themselves; Korniche kits use a selection
of aluminium components such as end caps and
ridge bosses that have been uniquely die cast to suit,
enabling greater accuracy and tighter tolerances to
be achieved to the benefit of the structure.
During installation of a Korniche Roof Lantern,
installers will see a system that bolts together
as a unitary structure rather than box sections
and plates that flex or distort to the detriment of
security, structural integrity and weatherproofing.
Matching the installation speed of the Korniche
might almost appear feasible, but when
specifying a glazed product that relies on strength
and security, that speed needs to be backed up
with assurances that it is derived from clever
engineering from the outset, rather than any
simplification of construction.
Meticulously engineered to be the strongest
and stiffest on the market, the lantern supports
industry-leading maximum glass sizes without
the need for additional rafters, and the cunning
design details mean that glazing the structure is
free of tapes and messy sealants.
That’s not all, in these days where the thermal
efficiency of a home is of the utmost priority, the
thermally-broken profiles work alongside a wealth
of design features to reduce heat transfer, and
lower heating bills as a result.
Finally, any benefits are soon lost if the quality
and consistency is not there for each and every
item; from order through to installation. Whilst
the term ‘quality’ is often seen to represent the
fit/finish or longevity of a product, in engineering
terms it is concerned with the principles and
practice of quality assurance and control for
both the product and service. Made For Trade
recently gained ISO9001 certification – based on
continually improving and optimising all stages
of how the company operates, allowing MFT to
remain at the forefront of manufacturing and
efficiency in the fenestration industry.
This NQA Certification sets MFT and the Korniche
Roof Lantern apart as a result, thanks to the precise
repeatability of every single aspect of how a Made For
Trade product is designed, sold and manufactured.
Contact Korniche/Made for Trade:
01642 610799
www.korniche.co.uk/
@KornicheSystems
52 T I SEPTEMBER 2022 PRACTICAL CONTENT FOR THE GLAZING INSTALLER & HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST