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Rains and fast melting snow brings out skylight problems Spring showers bring not only welcomed flowers, but all too often they usher in a downpour of calls from people experiencing leaks in their skylights. It is especially prevalent because large amounts of water can assault the skylight and the skylight …
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 one functions before you attempt to repair it. Second, we do …
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 right out of the ceiling it is probably the flashing leaking, …
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 leaks when the snow melts …
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. Different parts of the country …
The Proper Way to Fix a Skylight from Leaking The first step we take in a skylight repair is to diagnose the issue. Is it the skylight, the flashing, the roof, or something else that is causing the leak. It’s easy to blame the skylight, but more often than not, …
Why does my skylight leak and can it be repaired? All skylights, whether they are commercial or residential skylights, can be repaired. Residential Skylight Repair However, with small residential skylights it may be a good decision just to replace the skylights and not to repair them. This is because the …