Reasons to replace existing skylights
Save Money and Time
During a skylight replacement, a roofer removes the shingles around the skylight to re-flash and seal the window to the roof deck or curb. Therefore, the most ideal cost-efficient time to replace a skylight is when you re-roof and are removing all the old shingles to lay down new ones.
Biggest Promise, Strongest Warranty
VELUX is the only skylight company to implement three layers of protection in our product design. Our comprehensive, industry-first, No Leak Warranty covers your skylight and its installation against leaks for 10 years*
*VELUX FLASHING REQUIRED.
Improved Energy Efficiency
VELUX continually develops and tests our skylight to ensure we maintain our high standard of design. We offer clean, quiet, safe glass that provides the best balance of daylight and heat control, improving the energy efficiency of your window.
Federal Tax Credit
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The sun provides us with more energy in a single hour than the entire world uses in a year. So, why depend on energy from anywhere else? Go Solar with VELUX and see how you can save big, both on your home’s energy efficiency and in your pocket!
What Central Pennsylvania property owners should consider
Four Great Reasons to Replace Existing Skylights When You Replace a Roof. is best understood in the context of the whole property, not from one symptom alone. The age of the materials, previous repairs, water-management details, installation methods, and nearby exterior components can all affect what is visible. Central Pennsylvania’s mix of heavy rain, wind, summer heat, falling leaves, freeze-thaw cycles, and winter weather can also make the same concern look different from one home or building to another.
Start with observations that can be made safely. Avoid climbing onto the roof or disturbing damaged materials. Instead, note when the concern appeared, whether it changes during particular weather, and whether it is isolated or occurring in several areas. Photographs taken from a safe location and notes about prior work can help a professional understand the history without relying on memory alone.
Details worth documenting
- how the room is used and what comfort or daylight goal matters most
- visible deterioration that may extend beyond the unit itself
- interior and exterior access needed for a complete evaluation
- drafts, condensation, staining, or changes around the opening
- the age and condition of nearby roofing, siding, trim, and flashing
These details do not replace an on-site evaluation, but they make the conversation more useful. They also help separate a maintenance item from a repair need or a larger project. A clear evaluation should explain the observed condition, the likely scope, the surrounding components that were checked, and any assumptions that could affect the recommendation.
Questions to ask before authorizing work
- Will the work affect roofing, siding, trim, or insulation?
- What maintenance will the selected product require?
- How will the opening be protected during installation?
- Is the issue with the unit, the installation, or surrounding materials?
- How will flashing and water management be handled?
- What interior and exterior finishes are included?
Ask for the proposed work in writing and compare scopes rather than price alone. Materials, labor, disposal, cleanup, ventilation, flashing, permits, warranties, and possible concealed conditions should be easy to identify. If alternatives are available, the practical differences should be explained in plain language so the decision reflects the property’s needs and the owner’s priorities.
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