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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 have seen a lot of problems with these repaired skylights down …
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 solely on skylights lets you know that general quality of most …
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 by telephone. IS IT TIME TO PANIC? Good question, keep reading …
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 have skylights installed because they enhance the looks of the room, …
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 disadvantages are it is not a completely sealed unit like glass; …
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 skylight has alignment blocks and a paint shield to help protect …
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 storms we see roofers, skylight manufacturers, and so-called skylight experts driving …
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 best possible skylight and location. We look at which direction the …
Velux Curb Mount Skylights FCM stands for Fixed Curb Mount Skylight. These skylights are excellent quality and an excellent product to use to replace the acrylic domed skylights. The heavy metal cladding (and glass) resists hail stones. They are available in standard and custom sizes. We also offer curb extensions …
Nanotechnology and Its Uses for Skylights and Glazing Low e3 glass is standard on all Velux skylights, but what is Low e3? Low-e3 coatings reduce the amount of ultraviolet and infrared light that can pass through glass without compromising the amount of visible light transmitted. Low e3 coatings are only about 19 nano-meters …