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5 Reasons To Install Skylights During A Roof Replacement
Michele Kuhn
If you want to add skylights to your roof, then the ideal time to do so is when you are having your roof replaced. A roofing contractor can help you plan and implement this upgrade.
1. Sync Up the Warranties
It can be devastating if your skylight warranty outlasts the roof warranty, or vice versa, as working on one can negate correlated damages to the other if the work isn't done under warranty. By installing the skylights and roofs at the same time, they will be both be under warranty. Further, some roof warranties are voided if you add a rooftop penetration later, and a skylight counts.
2. Ensure Proper Seals
A major issues with skylights are leaks around the seals, and this is often due to issues during installation. If you install the skylight at the same time as the roof, then the seals will be placed correctly. You also won't have to worry about seals being broken or damaged as you would if you had to have a new roof installed a couple of years after skylight installation.
3. Coordinate Materials
Matching shingles can sometimes be difficult. When a skylight is installed into an existing roof, some shingles may be damaged in the process. Trying to replace these shingles with ones that match in color and style can be challenging, so the roof may have a patchwork appearance around the skylight. If you install the skylight and roof at the same time, you won't have to worry about any shingle mismatches.
4. Address Any Challenges
Every roof will have its own unique challenges. A heavily sloped roof in a rainy climate, for example, may be more prone to fast run off that can wear down the seal on the upslope side of a skylight. A roofer can install rain diverters upslope of the window, thus minimizes the problem. By having a roofer do the skylight installation, you can be sure they will keep a sharp eye out for any roof issues that could arise.
5. Reduce Time and Cost
Money is should be a major reason to combine these installations. Combining installations saves time, which in turns reduces the labor costs of both the skylight installation and the new roof. You may also save on some material costs, since the roofer won't be installing shingles just to rip them out later for the skylight installation. Discounts may also be applied to larger jobs, but you aren't likely to get a discount for two separate smaller jobs.
Contact a roofing company in your area to learn more.
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