Skylight Installation and Repair
Bring daylight into the home, or stop the drip around an existing skylight, with proper curb and flashing work. Offered by York Roofing Co for homeowners in York, Pennsylvania.
Overview
Skylights bring natural light deep into a house, but every one is also an opening in the roof. Skylight installation and repair focuses on the frame, the flashing kit, and the way the unit is integrated with the roofing around it.
York Roofing Co installs and repairs skylights for homeowners in York, Pennsylvania, whether you are adding light to a dark hallway or chasing a drip that appears every heavy rain.
Most skylight leaks are flashing leaks
When a skylight drips, the glass is rarely the culprit. Usually the step flashing, the head flashing above the unit, or the seal between the frame and the roof has failed, often during a reroof where the skylight was not reflashed.
Condensation can also look like a leak. Sorting one from the other is the first step.
Skylight work includes
New skylight installation
Opening framing, curb, unit setting, and a complete flashing kit.
Reflashing existing units
Replacing worn flashing and tying it properly into the roofing.
Unit replacement
Swapping a failed or fogged unit for a new one in the same opening when practical.
Interior finish coordination
Discussing shaft and drywall work so you know what to plan for inside.
How skylight installation and repair works with York Roofing Co
Every project begins with a phone call to (717) 356 3315. Here is what typically follows.
- 1
Explain your goal
Call to describe the room you want to brighten or the leak you are seeing.
- 2
Check the roof and framing
Rafter layout, roof pitch, and the existing unit are reviewed.
- 3
Plan the opening or fix
Size, placement, and flashing method are agreed before work begins.
- 4
Install and test
The skylight is set, flashed, and checked to shed water correctly.
Local notes for York homeowners
Winter in York brings snow that can pile on the uphill side of a skylight. Correct head flashing and an adequate curb height help meltwater move around the unit instead of under it.
Questions about skylight installation and repair
Should skylights be replaced when the roof is replaced?
It is a smart time to consider it, because the flashing is being redone anyway. At minimum, existing skylights should be reflashed with the new roof.
Is it a leak or condensation?
Condensation tends to appear in cold weather on the inside of the glass. Leaks usually follow rain or snowmelt. An inspection helps tell them apart.
More answers are on the roofing FAQ, and every service is listed on the services page.
Related roofing services
These services often come up alongside skylight installation and repair on York homes.
Roof Flashing Repair
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Roof Installation
A complete new roof system for additions, new builds, and homes that need a roof built from the deck up.
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Ask about skylight installation and repair
Call York Roofing Co to talk through skylight installation and repair for your home in York, Pennsylvania.
Phone hours
- Monday to Friday
- 10 AM to 6 PM
- Saturday and Sunday
- 11 AM to 5 PM