Acrylic Skylight Dome
Bubble Skylight The acrylic domed skylight is probably the most popular skylight used today. It’s advantages are that it is easy to produce in smaller unit sizes, it sheds water on flat roofs, and it is low cost. It’s …
Plastic Skylight
Acrylic skylight dome When people speak of a plastic skylight they really are talking about an acrylic skylight dome. See the blog about acrylic skylight dome and/or replacement skylights…
Replacement Skylights
Velux FCM When replacing the acrylic domed skylight the best option is the Velux FCM. The reasons are pretty simple; in stock…
Velux Truss Series
Velux Skylight Designed for Builders This special Velux skylight is designed to fit perfectly between truss rafters. Builders like it because it is designed for a simple installation with no problems even when installed by a novice roofer. The …
Hail Storm Repairs
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 …
Sizing your Skylight
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 …
Cracked Skylights
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 …
Skylights and Ice Damming
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 …
Heavy Snow
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 …
