Gutters, Siding and Exterior
Skylights and Solar Tubes
A skylight can transform a dark room, but the opening is also a place where a roof can leak if it is flashed badly. We frame the opening, set the unit and flash it in layers so it stays dry, and we replace old skylights that have started to leak.
- Best forDark rooms, hallways, kitchens and bathrooms
- Typical planPlacement, framing, install, flashing, interior finish notes
- TeamRoofers and carpenters who work together
- Pairs well withRoof replacement and flashing repair
What you get
What skylights and solar tubes includes
- 1Light where you need itSkylights and tubes bring daylight into rooms with no windows.
- 2Leak-resistant flashingStep flashing and curb details keep water out of the opening.
- 3Replacement of old unitsLeaky, fogged or cracked skylights are replaced and re-flashed.
- 4Clear planningWe discuss placement, framing and interior finish before cutting.
How it goes
From the first visit to the finished roof
- 1Plan the spotWe choose a location that works for light and for the roof framing.
- 2Frame the openingThe deck and rafters are cut and reinforced.
- 3Set and flashThe unit is installed and flashed in layers.
- 4Finish and checkWe seal, clean up and review the interior finish.
Good fit when
Is skylights and solar tubes right for you?
- A room is dark and has no window
- An old skylight leaks or is fogged
- You are re-roofing and want to update skylights
- You want a cheaper way to bring in daylight
Questions
About skylights and solar tubes
Do skylights leak?
Well-installed skylights with good flashing do not, but old or poorly flashed ones can. We re-flash or replace them.
What is a solar tube?
It is a small round light tube that channels daylight through the roof into a room, a good choice for small spaces.
Does a skylight add heat?
It can in summer, so we discuss glass types and shades.
Related services
Often paired with this
Flashing and Chimney RepairNew step flashing, counter flashing, chimney crickets and sealed penetrations where most leaks begin.See the service 
Roof ReplacementA complete new roof, from tear-off and decking to underlayment, shingles, flashing and ventilation.See the service 
Roof Additions and Dormer RoofingRoofing for additions, dormers, porches and bump-outs, tied into the existing roof without leaks.See the service Where we work
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