See how this second image has more visual appeal? The custom made flashings have been made using the same colored Colorbond metal as the Colorbond roof it sits upon. Velux Skylight with custom made Colorbond flashing The next image shows a Velux Skylight that has been installed using custom made flashings. Velux Skylight with standard EDW flashing in Colorbond roof Velux Skylights with custom made flashings Not the most attractive finish you'll see on a Velux Skylight. It catches the eye for all the wrong reasons: it looks a bit gappy around the sides and it has a "frilly" skirt at the bottom which isn't color matched. The image below shows a Velux Skylight that has been installed into a metal roof using a flashing kit that comes standard with the purchase of a Velux Skylight. This is perhaps best demonstrated using visual images. What difference will it make to your Velux Skylight to have custom made flashings? Its function is to completely seal the Velux Skylight against water ingress. The flashings are the pieces of folded metal that form a collar that then sits underneath and on top of the metal roof sheets around the skylight. One of the biggest advantages of using a licensed roof plumber such as Roofrite for the installation of your Velux Skylights into a metal roof is that a roof plumber is able to custom make the flashings. But did you get the best installation tip with that?ĭid your installer suggest a custom made flashing? Probably not unless the installer is a licensed roof plumber with an eye for detail. You've chosen the best looking skylight on the market for your metal roof. To learn about the metal roof skylights we offer for commercial and industrial building structures at R&S Roof Products, call us today at 800.423.1619 or complete our contact form.Master Roof Plumbers, Roofrite, shares its secret So, while the upfront expense is higher, the long-term value is far greater. However, half of the investment of the system is the curb, which will last as long as the roof. The primary downside of curb-mount skylights is cost.
Plus, they can easily include a fall-screen to prevent accidents. The raised elevation makes them easy to spot. They also provide a larger area of fenestration than a deck-mounted skylight installed in the same space and flexibility in the size chosen. There is no roof disruption required.Ĭurb-mounted skylights for metal roofs are highly effective at preventing leaks. With the curb in place, the only thing required for the skylight replacement is to remove the existing skylight and replace it with a new one. There are several advantages to a curb mount skylight. These curb-mounted skylights are available in various styles and shapes. Curb-Mounted SkylightsĪ curb-mounted skylight has a curb, which is a raised structure that is placed around the opening at which the skylight is to be attached. They tend to fade and get dirty quickly because most metal roofs are nearly flat so there is a deposit of dirt that accumulates. They are a fall risk because they look like roof panels and are easy to walk over. They are difficult to replace if they deteriorate or break. However, there are many downsides to consider. The installation procedure is like that of a roof panel, so training is minimal. These are typically shipped with a Pre-engineered metal building. The primary benefit of LTPs is a lower overall price and more convenience. The design of an LTP panel is customized to match the specific characteristics and layout of the roofing system in which it will be installed, ensuring optimal performance with a variety of metal roof systems. LTPs are composed of a translucent material and are offered in various profiles. Both types of skylights offer comparable benefits. There are two main types of skylights that are typically installed on metal roofs: curb mounted skylights and light transmitting panels (LTPs). At R&S Roof Products, we offer skylights for metal roofs that provide the benefit of sunlight in your interior spaces while keeping the weather elements outside. If a skylight is improperly installed, damage to the building may result.
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To do the latter successfully, you need the professional services of an experienced roofing contractor.
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Although it is easier to install a skylight during the construction of a brand-new roof, it is also possible to install a skylight into an existing roof.
Skylights and metal roofs do go together.
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