Curb Adapter
New Skylight Product Line We have designed a new product line that allows the use of standard size skylights to fit on custom curbs. In the past we have been frustrated with the curb mount Velux line that was …
Sunscreen for Skylights
In Denver we sometimes need help with sunscreen to block out heat and damaging sunrays. Sunscreen is an inexpensive material to use to block UV rays that cause heat and sun-damaging light rays. It is best used when it …
Picasso and Skylights
Is it Picasa, Picaso, or Picasso? We use software called Picasa that stores our digital pictures that we take of all our estimates and projects. It is an easy software to use and makes it very easy to search …
Leaking Skylights
How to troubleshoot a leaking skylight Most people think they should find a roofer when their skylight starts leaking. First, the problem is most roofers do not understand the make-up of a skylight. It is important to know how …
Wind Storms
Windy conditions can blow a skylight off your roof Curb mount skylights can blow off your roof if they are not fastened down properly. Too often roofers use nails to hold down your skylight and this is not acceptable. …
How to Fix a Skylight
What does it require to fix a skylight so it won’t leak? The single biggest factor to insure your skylight won’t leak is to first determine if it is the flashing or the skylight. If water seems to seep …
Box Stores
It is not recommended to buy your skylights from box stores We have noticed that box stores sell the least expensive skylights. They will try and push the least expensive options even with a quality product like Velux. Also, …
Light Quality from a Window
A Simple Light Quality Experiment Rooms with large windows often still feel dark. Here is a simple test to check the quality of window light and discover if you can benefit from a skylight installation. It’s easy and quick. Step One …
Insurance Skylight Repairs
Some insurance companies will want to repair your acrylic skylight instead of replacing it. This is not what you pay your insurance company for. Granted it is cheaper to replace just the outer lens on your skylight but we …
Roofers & Skylights
The Challenge with Roofers and Skylights Do roofers know enough about skylights to do the roof and the skylights at the same time? The answer is yes and no. The fact that our company continues to grow and operate …
