How To Install Metal Roofing Around Existing Skylights

Once the metal flashings are ready place the pieces between the roof and skylight above the roof and under the skylight.

How to install metal roofing around existing skylights.

If you have to replace shingles around a skylight examine 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 ensures that the overlap at the seams face downwards. Install from the bottom up lapping each piece on top of the lower one.

Nail it to the side edges of the frame or curb of the skylight. Then fold the tabs on all sides of the skylight and screw them down. The roofing felt and step flashing helps keep water from leaking around the skylight. Install 6 in wide strips of a self sticking waterproof underlayment.

This underlayment will direct any water that may get through the metal flashing onto the roofing felt. The rooftop portion of the skylight installation includes cutting the hole and fastening the skylight to the roof with the three layers of protection found in velux no leak skylights. I had a velux certified installer replace an existing skylight that was cracked. Repeat to install the flashing to all sides of the skylight frame.

One thing i do suggest if the skylights are 10 years old i suggest replacing them. Flashing s must be installed from the bottom lowest point to the top highest point of skylight. Secure by nailing the flashing to the roof.