{"id":1888,"date":"2020-11-09T11:44:45","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T11:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atozroofingdenver.com\/?p=1888"},"modified":"2020-12-04T19:50:01","modified_gmt":"2020-12-04T19:50:01","slug":"how-to-repair-remove-or-replace-skylights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atozroofingdenver.com\/how-to-repair-remove-or-replace-skylights\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Repair, Remove, or Replace Skylights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Skylights can add additional daylight to a room or roof space, especially where there are few windows. They can add a brightness that makes a room seem cozy and much larger than it actually is.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The problem is, over time the effects of the extreme Colorado weather throughout the year can cause them to warp, crack, and eventually, leak rainwater. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ingress of water is bad enough on its own, but the real problem is the damage the moisture does as it seeps between the various layers of your roof. Over time, your roof begins to develop mold and will rot, presenting you with a much bigger problem than the initial removal or replacement of the old skylight. The thing is, you won\u2019t see most of the damage that is occurring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The moral of the story is to correct the issue as soon as you can. As soon as you see the smallest sign of a leak, deal with it. If you don\u2019t, the problem will soon become much larger and more costly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patch and Fix <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The obvious goal is to fix the water ingress. This can be done with a variety of tapes and waterproof resins. However, the problems with this can be: <\/p>\n\n\n\n