Skylight Installation & Repair
Skylight Installation & Repair
A skylight brings in natural light, but the flashing and seal around it are also one of the more common places a roof develops a leak. Whether you're adding a new skylight or dealing with one that's staining a ceiling below, the work comes down to a tight opening, correct flashing, and a seal built to move with the roof through Bradenton's heat and rain.
Installation Done Right the First Time
- Hole Saws & Vent Cutting Jigs — A clean, correctly sized opening in the deck so the unit sits square and the flashing has a true surface to seal against.
- Portable Sheet Metal Brakes & Tin Snips — Custom step and counter flashing bent and fitted on site rather than forced from stock pieces.
- Chalk Lines, Levels & Framing Squares — Layout checked before the first cut, so the skylight lands square to the roof plane.
- Caulking Guns & Heat Guns — Sealant and flashing details applied at the right temperature so they bond instead of failing in a season.
Finding and Fixing an Existing Leak
- Handheld Infrared Cameras — Thermal scanning that traces water back from a ceiling stain to where it actually entered around the skylight curb.
- Moisture Meters & Wood Moisture Meters — Readings through decking and framing near the skylight to see how far water has traveled before we open anything up.
- Landscape Protection Tarps — Plants and walkways covered before any old flashing or glazing comes off.