{"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
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
You may want to call in the experts rather than attempt this DIY job yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
[Protip: <\/strong>To resolve an especially complicated skylight issue, call A-to-Z Roofing. You\u2019ll get an honest assessment of the extent of the leak and the underlying damage, and you can rest assured that any repair we do will be to the utmost high standards.] <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, if you do want to take this on for yourself, here are some tips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, these points should go without saying, but let\u2019s mention them anyway: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Try to start the job as soon in the day as you can, to give yourself all of the daylight available to you. You don\u2019t want to be working in twilight or darkness at the end of the day. But remember, if you\u2019re going to be noisy, think of your neighbors! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Remove the old skylight slowly, making sure that you understand the roof system that you will be \u201cmaking good\u201d afterward. There are many varieties of roof construction<\/a>. This one may be unfamiliar to you, so you might as well learn as you go along.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nStay Safe <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Removal of the Old Skylight <\/h2>\n\n\n\n