Recent Projects – Page 2 – Skylight Specialists, Inc

October 17, 2018

Curb Construction for an All Glass View

Zip Code: 80122
Neighborhood: Centennial
Project Type: VELUX Curb Mount Replace
Product Used: Velux FCM
Velux VCS

Replacement skylights were a necessity. The owners of this residence in Centennial, CO knew it was past time to replace their aging, curb mounted, acrylic dome skylights. Water had been seeping through the roof and had caused interior drywall damage. We originally proposed to replace their skylights with deck mounted skylights since the roof pitch …

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June 18, 2018October 18, 2018

Deck Mount Energy Performance Model Replacement

Zip Code: 80014
Neighborhood: Meadow Hills
Project Type: VELUX Deck Mount Replace
Product Used: Velux FS

It’s time for a replacement. The owners of this home in the Meadow Hill neighborhood in Aurora, CO had decided it was time to replace their twenty year old skylights. Battered by hail and reaching the end of their service life, the owners chose to go with Velux Energy Performance Model FS C06 fixed skylights. These …

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May 22, 2018October 23, 2018

Skylight Shaft | A Typical Single

Zip Code: 80129
Neighborhood: Westridge
Project Type: VELUX Deck Mount Install
Product Used: Velux VSS

I want to light up my kitchen. The owner of this residence in the Westridge neighborhood of Highlands Ranch, a suburb in the southwest Denver metro area, contacted us through Home Advisor expressing his desire to light up his kitchen. During a free visit from a new installation specialist, it was determined that a single …

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May 20, 2018November 29, 2018

Skylight Replacement with Custom Flashing

Zip Code: 80124
Neighborhood: Lone Tree
Project Type: Dome Skylight Replace
Product Used: Velux FCM

Troublesome Skylights on a Tile Roof The complications. This home has three 34 year old skylights all in the same room and spaced equally apart from each other. The roof had been previously replaced with a concrete tile roof. Tile roofs can be much more difficult for a typical contractor to perform these types of …

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February 20, 2018October 23, 2018

Two Sun Tunnels Installed in Kitchen

Zip Code: 80124
Neighborhood: Lone Tree
Project Type: VELUX SUN TUNNEL
Product Used: Velux Sun Tunnel

We’re interested in Sun Tunnels. The owners of this residence in Lone Tree, CO, a suburb on the southern side of the Denver metro area originally expressed interest in overhead lighting in their living area. But after an in home inspection they decided they would be better served by installing Sun Tunnels in their kitchen …

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January 8, 2018February 12, 2019

MAGS BAR Ridgelight Retrofit

Zip Code: 80215
Neighborhood: Applewood
Project Type: MAGS BAR Retrofit
Product Used: MAGS BAR

The leaking custom skylight needs a replacement. In the path of the May 2017 hailstorm, this aging skylight ended up covered with a tarp to prevent further leaks and damage. The house was built in 1961 and while the skylight may not have been that old, it had definitely reached the end of its service …

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January 3, 2018January 19, 2019

Custom Shape MAGS BAR Skylight

Zip Code: 80031
Neighborhood: N Central Westminster
Project Type: MAGS BAR Install
Product Used: MAGS BAR

An oddly shaped skylight. This residence in north central Westminster has an entryway leading to the front door. With an oddly shaped opening cut into the roof in front of the door. Nice for lighting up the door, not so nice for letting the wearher in! The owners contacted us to see if the opening …

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December 8, 2017December 8, 2017

Custom Glazing Retrofit | MAGS BAR

Zip Code: 80401
Neighborhood: Golden
Project Type: MAGS BAR Retrofit
Product Used: MAGS BAR

Another victim of the May, 2017 hail storm. Our inspection revealed that the skylight over the sun room in this residence had taken a terrific beating from hailstones. The owners were happy to learn that we could provide a custom glazing solution using Skylight Specialists, Inc. own MAGS BAR system. A custom glazing retrofit like …

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November 15, 2017February 12, 2019

Skylight Retrofit | MAGS BAR and VELUX Fixed

Zip Code: 80120
Neighborhood: Valley Barrington
Project Type: MAGS BAR Retrofit
VELUX Curb Mount Replace

It’s time to replace the skylights. The owner of this residence in the Valley Barrington neighborhood requested a proposal to replace the skylights. Built in 1991, the home has a total of ten glass skylights. Two large skylights Two of the skylights are roughly 4′ x 16′ and sit on either side of a ridge. These …

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August 31, 2017October 5, 2017

Deck Mount Skylight Replacement | Golden

Zip Code: 80401
Neighborhood: Golden
Project Type: VELUX Deck Mount Replace
Product Used: Velux FS
Velux VS

Older skylights are hail damaged. Another victim of the May 2017 hail storm, the age of the five skylights meant no parts are available for repairs. Therefore, the only solution is to replace. A tile roof is delicate in nature. Velux provides flashing designed specifically for tile roofs, and our crews are trained and experienced …

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