First, we remove the old flush mount skylight which
is "tarred" to the surface of the plywood.
This method (actually recommended at one time by
the manufacturer) of waterproofing left a lot to be
desired; in fact, it was destined to leak . .
. |
After removing the old shingles and tarpaper,
cleaning up the opening . . . and replacing
some damaged plywood, we're ready for the new
skylight. Note the Titanium UDL Synthetic
Underlayment, which outperforms old fashioned
"tarpaper" by a mile. |
|
The new skylight is secured using special clips
(hidden under the EPDM flashing) screwed
securely to the deck.
|
Certainteed XT25 shingles are being installed
according to the manufacturer's specifications . .
. making the new, more energy efficient skylight
perfectly watertight. |
|
The new flashing system is a big improvement
over the old "tar and pray" method, and much
easier too. In our opinion, it's the best
way to replace an existing skylight without
having to make expensive alterations to the
drywall and framing inside the home.
Additionally, the interior framing surface
is made of high strength vinyl for energy
efficiency, condensation control,
and looks great! This unit has the
"low e glass" and argon gas insulation for
optimum energy efficiency and ultraviolet light
protection.
|
|
Home
Restorations will install
this self-flashing "flat mount"
WASCO Skylight in place of your
existing old skylight
unit:
- "Turn
Key" Installation: In
almost every case the
interior framing and
drywall doesn't have to be
altered or modified,
eliminating messy and
expensive skylight
replacements.
- Great
solution to broken glass
seals on old skylights:
It's actually less
expensive for us to replace
the whole skylight (instead
of just the glass) and
guarantees a perfect
water-tight seal.
Flashing IS
included.
|
|
I'll be happy to
personally inspect your
leaky skylight to see if it
qualifies for a low-cost
skylight
repair; OR you can get
an estimate on a New
Skylight. Simply fill
out the form below, or call
301-472-4119 and leave me a
message.
|
|
|
|
