What You Should Know Before You Begin Installing A Skylight? - The Great Construction Company
Nov
Skylights are a superb addition to any home.They can brighten up darker rooms, make a neighborhood feel more spacious, and even improve the worth of your home too.
Before you begin installing skylights there are a couple of things you should take into consideration to make sure you get the simplest solution for your needs (and don’t waste money in the process!).
What you need to know before installing skylights in your home.
1. What features do you want on your skylight?
Not all skylights are the same! Before installing your skylights, you ought to know what features you would like your skylights to possess .
For example, do you want it to be a flat or domed skylight?
Do you need a fixed skylight, meaning you can’t open it, or a vented skylight which will be opened to enhance airflow?
You should also consider what material you want your skylight to be made out of. You can have glass skylights, but you’ll even have plastic skylights. Glass is more expensive than plastic, but it doesn’t get scratched up as quickly as plastic does.
2. Where do you want to place the skylight?
Figure out exactly where you would like your skylight to travel before you begin the installation.
Choosing the right spot for your skylight takes tons more thought than you’d initially think.
You can’t just pick a random spot in your home and say that’s where you would like to place it. You have to instead believe how your chosen location will benefit day-to-day living in your home.
Where you place your skylight will affect what proportion of solar heat you get in your home. For example, if you place your skylight on a north-facing roof, then you’ll get a uniform amount of natural light all year round.
You should also take into consideration where the dark spots are in your home. If there’s an area in your house that doesn’t get the maximum amount of natural light as you’d like, then consider adding a skylight.
Size matters when choosing your skylight so if you would like to bring more light in then you’re going to need additional roof framing to satisfy building codes. Don’t worry though you’ll add more light by installing smaller skylights between rafters.
3.Make sure your skylights are leak-free!
When you install skylights in three important steps to make sure that they don’t leak. Nail the deck seal to the roof deck for an airtight seal.
Install the all-weather underlayment and canopy the edges of the skylights and 6 inches round the skylight on the roof deck. Adding up to 2 feet of all-weather underlayment round the skylight is important for areas with extreme weather. And finally install the flashing.
4. Choose how you want your skylights installed
When installing your skylight there are two ways you can get them installed:
- Curb mounted skylight
- Deck mounted skylight
5. Fit your skylight right the first time
You want your skylight to be fitted right the first time, so if you’re hiring a roofing company to fit them in your home, make sure you’re getting a reputable team.
The damages from faulty skylight installations are often quite costly, so confirm that it’s done right the primary time to avoid going over your budget.
Contact The Great Construction Company, a family owned & operated New Jersey roofing contractor with nearly +15 years of experience. We are fully licensed and insured to do all types of roofing, siding, gutter, masonry, chimney, repair, installation and maintenance work!
