Skylight / Discussions

Is installing a venting skylight to release hot air from my a home a good idea?

...Skylights have a lot of drawbacks that are not always considered before they are purchased and installed. Yes, they can be used for ventilation, as all windows can, but are they really the best way to ventilate? Check this page first – Are skylights an asset or a liability? There is a lot of heat loss associated with s...

Posted by Fred Velsen Aug. 28, 2021 Ventilation 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