Sealing Roof Skylights

Apply 100 silicone caulking tube to seal leaks around the skylight lens.

Sealing roof skylights.

Proper flashing of a skylight is critical. Move any leaves and debris from around the window and once it is clear check for any cracks in the cover and look at the weather stripping it should be firm and free of signs of cracking. Replace or repair the metal flashing around the frame of the skylight. On this project adam was called out to inspect leaks around a skylight.

First search your skylight and roof area to find out exactly where leaks are located. In order to. After inspecting the inside of the skylight use a ladder to climb onto the roof to check the outside. How to reseal a skylight.

They let in lots of natural light and even provide a view of the outside. Step 1 find the leak. Sealing skylight windows prevents water leaks. If it s carefully removed when the old roof is torn off it should be reusable.

Most residential skylights sit on a raised curb made watertight with metal flashing. We had to tear out all of the old flashing. Skylights are wonderful features in a home especially in rooms with few windows.