VELUX FS Replacement | Denver

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Re-Framing the Opening This project took some careful reconstruction before the replacement could be completed. The existing skylight was a somewhat custom installation and didn’t leave many options for replacement once the glass seals failed, which is exactly the …

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Skylight Repair | Flashing Replacement

Poorly designed or installed flashing creates leaks. This home has two identical skylights on the roof and one has been leaking. Caulking has been used in an attempt to stop the leak without solving the problem. And that problem …

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5 Glare

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Glare is all about contrast and is caused by unequal light distribution.  Types of glare. Skylights can reduce glare by providing more equal light distribution. How to reduce glare from skylights More on Glare

3 Cracked or Broken

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Aging acrylic skylights are at risk of cracking or breaking. Over time, acrylic materials lose the compounds that make them flexible, thus becoming brittle and susceptible to cracking and breaking. In Colorado, where summer hail storms are common, brittle …

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2 Heat Gain/Loss Can Cost You $

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Increasing Energy Efficiency Will Save You Money Everyday! Poorly designed and cheaply made skylights may save a few dollars at installation, but the money you save can be lost in a few years of wasted energy. We suggest you …

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1 Leaks!

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The skylights themselves may not be the culprit! If a skylight is mounted properly and sealed to its curb per the manufacturer’s instructions, it is very unlikely that it will leak. Condensation—A drip, not a leak: Flashing leaks: Skylight …

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