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Replacement/Retrofit of curb mounted skylights.
two VELUX VCS 4646 skylights Outdated acrylic domes in need of replacement offer an opportunity to upgrade. The old dome skylights had definitely seen better days and were overdue for replacement. As can be seen in the photos below, there have been multiple attempts to …
Large Acrylic Dome Problem A very large dome skylight (roughly four feet by six feet!) was causing some trouble for this customer in Lakewood. Energy efficiency of the acrylic skylight was the biggest issue, naturally a very common complaint, but the bigger the skylight, the …
Leak causes water damage in the garage. We were contacted via Home Advisor by an owner when drywall and insulation fell from the ceiling in the garage. The skylights had obviously exceeded their useful service life. Preventing leaks with a three step system. Skylights have …
Five year old skylights need to be replaced due to shoddy workmanship. Five years after their home’s original skylights were replaced because of hail damage, the owners noticed water damage on the ceiling and walls. Our inspection found numerous issues with the installation. Things like …
Log home in Frisco, CO has three leaking skylights. The home has one smaller skylight that was replaced with a standard sized Velux FCM 2246 skylight and some curb modification, while the two larger skylights, 3′ x 6½’, required custom Velux SkyMax skylights. Removing the …
There is a benefit with Velux skylights that very few people are aware of. From the President’s Desk: Back in the day, when I was the person that met with new clients and also the person that performed the physical work, I used to love …
Same Old Skylight Skylight Specialists was called to a home in the Colorado Springs area to replace a skylight that can found all across the state. This old curb-mounted dome skylight had seen its fair share of seasons since the original installation on the home …
Log home in Frisco, CO has three leaking skylights. The home has one smaller skylight that could be replaced with a standard sized Velux FCM 2246 skylight and some curb modification, while the two larger skylights, 3′ x 6½’, required custom Velux SkyMax skylights. Removing …
Don’t Wait Certain home projects can be daunting and it’s true for every home-owner. Especially when we’ve never experienced the issues that may force us to take those projects on. A leaking skylight is a perfect example. If you’ve never had to replace one before, …
Two problem skylights located on the backside of this home. The owners of this 9,096 sq ft residence, built in 1927 and located on 2.1 acres on Upper Bear Creek Road in Evergreen, CO contacted us about two problem skylights on the rear of their …
A curb is simply a wooden box that is built higher than the roof and flashed (sealed) to become part of the roof.
The skylight is then dropped over the curb—much like the lid of a shoe box—and attached from the outside.
*Required for roof slopes LESS than 3/12 (14°).