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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
We are entering the 2005 hail season here in Colorado Whenever I hear reports of severe hailstorms on the news or internet the first thing that we do at Skylight Specialists is make sure our customers can reach us …
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 …
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 …
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 …