- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Skylight installation - pros and cons
Posted on 4/10/18 at 6:22 pm to TDsngumbo
Posted on 4/10/18 at 6:22 pm to TDsngumbo
quote:
That is EXACTLY what I’m talking about!
worth checking into how often the clear cap on top needs replacing (sun fading and all) but the flashing they use is no different then the wind turbin attic vents and those last 40 years without leaking
0
Posted on 4/10/18 at 6:42 pm to TDsngumbo
Secret agents like to fall through them. Would not recommend.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 6:51 pm to TheFonz
They don’t leak if installed properly
Posted on 4/10/18 at 6:54 pm to trillhog
Saying a sky light will leak is like saying any vent in your roof will leak. It's certainly a possibility, but extremely unlikely if done properly.
A master bedroom it's nice to have natural light, for any other I wouldn't worry about it.
A master bedroom it's nice to have natural light, for any other I wouldn't worry about it.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 8:31 pm to baldona
quote:
Saying a sky light will leak is like saying any vent in your roof will leak.
well to be fair to the guy, im sure what he was talking about was how the rectangular sky lights act like a water damn on your roof and water puddles up trying to drain around them. now you add leaves or pine needles from trees and old shingles, and that is a recipe for water to get behind the shingles and get into your house. it always amazed me why they dont always make the flashings for them pointed so they dont have a flat spot to trap water
Posted on 4/10/18 at 8:40 pm to CaptainsWafer
quote:
It will leak. Not a matter of might leak, it will definitely leak at some point.
Listen to this man! I am a glazing contractor and deal with skylights on a weekly basis. They all leak. Some leak a little. Some are Niagra Falls. Be assured though that it will leak and you won't be able to stop it.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 8:44 pm to TDsngumbo
Just had 2 estimates both come in around $4000 for material and labor for two 4’ x 2’ skylights on our vaulted ceiling. Would be a straight forward install. That price is just too high for me though so we aren’t doing it.
I will say that I’d the light is in the north side slope then you may not have as much an issue with glare and excessive heat.
I will say that I’d the light is in the north side slope then you may not have as much an issue with glare and excessive heat.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 9:23 pm to TDsngumbo
quote:
mirrored tubes that redirect natural light into rooms
quote:
That is EXACTLY what I’m talking about!
I don't understand these now that 5000k natural light LEDs are available. You can't see the sky so just stick in an LED and save yourself $$$.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 9:28 pm to TDsngumbo
You can't just go out of one of the many doors your house has and look up at the sky from time to time???????
Page 2 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News