Skylight flashing

user182

I talked to her today and she is willing to consider remodeling the skylights so that we could you use a factory made skylight.

Velux will make a flashing for a custom skylight if it is built on a 2" x4" curb, maximum width about 72".

I also suggested eliminating the skylight over the front porch and she might accept that idea.

One other concern, I think I might have to remove some of the wood siding in order to get the flashing installed at the bottom of the wall.

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Ed the Roofer

For the area that she is considering eliminating the one skylight from, you might consider one of those Sun Tunnel type skylights so they still have interior lighting entering the room.

They worked Great for me on several jobs.

Ed

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Slyfox

It's plain to see there were a few installment errors,
but from what I see in the pictures I would guess they are re-usable.
Like Ed said, pull them a part and repair as needed.
Clean them up.

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red_cedar

I was serious. Just because of some errors possiblbly due to lack of experience doesnt mean it was hacked up.
Goes back to my original question how long had it bee leaking? From day 1 ? 1 year?

How many skylights have you made?

Overall no worse then some chimney flashings I have seen in pictures here from forum members.

user182

The skylight she might consider eliminating is over an exterior porch. She said that it has lights already. I thought a tubular skylight might work well also.

Some guys are suggesting that I rebuild these skylights. I would rather use a factory made skylight. The design they have has aluminum trim against the glass and it’s sealed with caulk. I don’t feel that the design is dependable enough. One of them would need new glass because it has a broken seal.

tomstruble

Ed yelled at me for making these

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red_cedar

Did you just make the flashings or the entire skylight unit assembly.
It looks like just some flashings put on a velux higher curb unit but I could be wrong.

Looks good.

red_cedar

Most if not all skylights have the metal up against the glass some with some sealant or sealant tape and others no.
I suppose the best thing is to just give her what you feel comfortable with.

Good luck

tomstruble

no its a skylite i built useing a special glazing channel

it uses neoprene gaskets has a thermal break and internal gutter