Parts Availability is Limited:
Replacement VELUX cladding is only available for deck mount skylights.Most VELUX skylights have available flashing kits.
Flashing Replacement:
Flashing replacement is more labor intensive than cladding replacement. Most VELUX skylights have available flashing kits and we can manufacture custom kits when necessary.
Cladding Replacement:
Replacement VELUX cladding is only available for deck mount skylights. The Product Id is essential to determine the specific parts required.
Find Your Product Id
- Cladding is generally available for skylights manufactured between 1995-2010 .
- Some models manufactured after 2010 will require entire sash replacement.
A Typical Deck Mount Flashing and Cladding Replacement:
This residence in Denver’s Ken Caryl neighborhood had problems with a couple of older VELUX skylights. Built in 1974, the skylights were probably added at a later date.
After this summer’s hail storms, the owners determined that they were in need of repair.
First Step:
The first step is to remove the shingles around the skylight and strip the existing head, sill, step pieces and cladding.
Ice and water shield is applied around the skylight. A very sticky sheet of goo. It creates a weather tight seal between all of the components. Including the skylight itself.
Second Step:
Now the sill, step pieces and shingles are installed. Finishing with the head piece and the new cladding.
Third Step: Peace of Mind!
- The skylights have been restored to near new condition and should provide many years of trouble free service.
- Skylight Specialists, Inc. warrants our workmanship for five years.
