How To Install Metal Roofing Around Existing Skylights

Repeat to install the flashing to all sides of the skylight frame.

How to install metal roofing around existing skylights. Contractor larry landers demonstrates how to install roofing shingles around skylights. Secure by nailing the flashing to the roof. This underlayment will direct any water that may get through the metal flashing onto the roofing felt. Nail it to the side edges of the frame or curb of the skylight.

I had a velux certified installer replace an existing skylight that was cracked. Install 6 in wide strips of a self sticking waterproof underlayment. Then fold the tabs on all sides of the skylight and screw them down. Install from the bottom up lapping each piece on top of the lower one.

This ensures that the overlap at the seams face downwards. Even the best skylights have only a 20 year warranty. The rooftop portion of the skylight installation includes cutting the hole and fastening the skylight to the roof with the three layers of protection found in velux no leak skylights. If you have to replace shingles around a skylight examine the old flashing.

Flashing s must be installed from the bottom lowest point to the top highest point of skylight. Once the metal flashings are ready place the pieces between the roof and skylight above the roof and under the skylight. One thing i do suggest if the skylights are 10 years old i suggest replacing them.