How To Flash Around A Skylight With Metal Roofing

On this project adam was called out to inspect leaks around a skylight.

How to flash around a skylight with metal roofing.

Yes you can put skylights in a metal roof. Repeat to install the flashing to all sides of the skylight frame. Proper flashing of a skylight is critical. Most residential skylights sit on a raised curb made watertight with metal flashing.

The good news is that if you are considering a metal roof for your business adding skylights is never out of the question. One thing i do suggest if the skylights are 10 years old i suggest replacing them. Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof. We had to tear out all of the old flashing.

If the skylights are curbed rather than flush to the roof yes a metal roof can be flashed around them and metal roofing manufacturers should all have instructions for doing so. This clip shows how you can easily install a polycarbonate. While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately. A do it yourself video detailing step by step how to flash a chimney with our metal roofing chimney kit.

Step 3 install the metal flashing. The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak. If it s carefully removed when the old roof is torn off it should be reusable. If not you ll have to buy new flashing 50 to 100 either from the skylight manufacturer or from a roofing company that has a metal fabrication shop look under roofing.

As far as benefits go skylights help bring in natural light aid with ventilation and add value aesthetically to a building. Even the best skylights have only a 20 year warranty. Secure by nailing the flashing to the roof.