2010 Skylights

Once again Velux has redesigned their deck-mounted skylight, and this time I must say for the better! Velux's old design sat inside the opening on the roof allowing a gap around the perimeter that permitted heat to escape (unless you insulated it, but few ever did) The escaping heat would often cause condensation from the flashing to drip into the home, causing damage. The new design is similar to a self flashing skylight as it sits on top of the decking and the lip can be sealed to the decking with ice and water seal. This is a much more air tight seal, which blocks sound and heat loss, and of course water.

This design is easier to install, but let’s not forget that a do it yourselfer still does not always do the job perfectly. For instance, as I mentioned earlier, we always used ice and water seal and insulation around the perimeter of the old Velux deck mounted skylight. I wonder how many other so-called professionals or homeowners did that? There is a difference in that last 10% of doing a job correctly!

Either way, with our company you always will have our support, even if you decide to install the skylight yourself and end up having problems. We are still here for you, even after 30 years of business.