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, …
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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 …
Hail Season
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 …
Tubular Skylight
What is a tubelight? The tubular skylight was designed to allow light to travel down a reflective metal tube to bring light into your home easily, and inexpensively. The idea works well for smaller rooms, however. Larger rooms should …
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 …
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 …
