How To Install Metal Roofing Around Existing Skylights

Even the best skylights have only a 20 year warranty.

How to install metal roofing around existing skylights.

One thing i do suggest if the skylights are 10 years old i suggest replacing them. The rooftop portion of the skylight installation includes cutting the hole and fastening the skylight to the roof with the three layers of protection found in velux no leak skylights. The roofing felt and step flashing helps keep water from leaking around the skylight. This ensures that the overlap at the seams face downwards.

If the skylights are curbed rather than flush to the roof yes a metal roof can be flashed around them and metal roofing manufacturers should all have instructions for doing so. If you have to replace shingles around a skylight examine the old flashing. Then fold the tabs on all sides of the skylight and screw them down. Contractor larry landers demonstrates how to install roofing shingles around skylights.

Secure by nailing the flashing to the roof. Install 6 in wide strips of a self sticking waterproof underlayment. I had a velux certified installer replace an existing skylight that was cracked. Repeat to install the flashing to all sides of the skylight frame.

Once the metal flashings are ready place the pieces between the roof and skylight above the roof and under the skylight. Flashing s must be installed from the bottom lowest point to the top highest point of skylight. Install from the bottom up lapping each piece on top of the lower one.