Leaking skylight / Discussions

Can you provide more information on Sky Wells?

...SKYLIGHTS AN ASSET OR A LIABILITY?" Towards the end he very briefly mentioned "sky wells." I don't understand the difference from skylights and can he provide more information about them. I am in Minnesota.  The Sky Well or Light Well that you saw on our page about Are Skylights a Bad Idea? The Pro's & Cons of Velu...

Posted by john swanson June 9, 2022 Windows and doors 1 response

Wooden panes need replaced in several old sky lights, what's best to do?

...skylight are rotting and you just replace the frame, it will likely rot again. First see this page about why do skylights leak, because sometimes it can be a leak from gaskets, seals or flashing around the skylight on the roof, but sometimes its just condensation forming on skylights that looks like a leak. As a genera...

Posted by Melissa Niemann June 9, 2022 Windows and doors 1 response

Should I replace my skylights with solar tubes?

...skylights and replace them with tubes? Or are there newer skylight models that can mitigate the heat and condensation issues?  That’s a very hard call to make, and one that only you can make, but we can give you some things to think about to help make that decision. While we never recommend adding skylights to new home...

Posted by Elizabeth Brown Nov. 30, 2018 Windows and doors 1 response