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Why it’s not such a good idea to replace only the outer acrylic dome Many contractors will repair your damaged acrylic skylight by simply removing the outer lens and replacing it with a new one. Or, after major hail storms we see roofers, skylight manufacturers, …
How Big of a Skylight Do I Need? There is no easy answer to this question, as everyone’s needs are different. Our salesmen are trained to understand all potential aspects of a home, and recommend a personalized quote for the best possible skylight and location. We …
What do you do when your skylight is cracked? The most common crack that occurs with skylights is usually found on the acrylic glazed skylight. Probably the second most common crack would be found on laminate glass skylights. It is best to repair either crack …
Ice Damming Can Cause Leaks A problem that can occur, especially in the spring in winter climates, is when the snow causes an ice dam at the top of the curb mount skylight, which in effect shortens the height of the flashing. This will cause …
The Effects Heavy Snow has on Skylights. The worst scenario that involves heavy snow is the collapse of the glazing that is intended to protect you from the elements. Fortunately, this is very rare and usually only happens when a skylight has been improperly designed. …
Do Your Skylights Create Glare? Normally skylights do not put glare into a room like a vertical window does. However, there are situations when you may get glare onto a video screen, which makes it difficult to see what is on the monitor or television. …
Single Slope Definition Sloped glazing or overhead glazing is glass or acrylic that usually slopes at an angle on the roof, sometimes making up the entire roof. Some people don’t know whether to call it a skylight or something else, but really, anything that lets …
Live in the Mountains? Have or Want a Skylight? We understand that it is sometimes hard to find good reliable and knowledgeable help in the mountain communities. We offer estimates and skylight work in all of Colorado’s mountain communities. Including but not limited to:Aspen, Evergreen, Avon, Vail, …
Velux Curb Mount Skylights FCM stands for Fixed Curb Mount Skylight. These skylights are excellent quality and an excellent product to use to replace the acrylic domed skylights. The heavy metal cladding (and glass) resists hail stones. They are available in standard and custom sizes. …