The skylight repair process has two phases, usually referred to as maintenance or preventive. Prevention can save you money because it prevents further damage to the roof by reducing energy loss and heating costs. Prevention of skylight leaks requires sealing and repairing all weather seals around the skylight opening. Leaks should be repaired before any condensation builds up on the roof surface. If condensation builds up, it seals off the skylight and will not allow the opening to be opened again.

secure your roofing

When skylight repair is needed, the first step is to secure the roof with skylight clips. Once the roof is secured, then the skylight repair can begin. Most skylight repairs are completed with a rubber roofing cement patch. The next step is to repair any damaged shingles on the roof. Be sure to check for nails or other damages to the shingles. Repairing these damaged shingles will prevent further leaks.

condensation

Condensation can also form on the roof if there is no sealant repair or any other form of skylight repair. If left alone, this condensation can cause mold and mildew to form on the roofing. It will also attract birds and rodents to the area. You will need to conduct proper ventilation in order to keep the area dry.

keep skylight closed

While conducting a skylight repair or preventive action against condensation and leaks, never place glass material on a wet or moist environment. Never close or open the skylight to allow condensation to build up. If a leak is present, the leak will need to be sealed before any other forms of cleaning can take place. Once the leak is sealed, you can clean up the mess using glass cleaner or sand paper.

skylight age

Homeowners that have an old skylight that is leaking should contact their home owners association and ask for assistance. Many associations are happy to help their neighborhood’s homeowner by helping them with skylight repair. This can be done on a set up basis where the homeowners just come to the association office and the HOA will gladly fix the problem.

homeowner HOA

Some HOAs will charge a nominal fee for this service, but it is usually well worth the expense for both the homeowner and the association. It may also be an option for the homeowner to sell their home and move to a community with a much larger roofing contractor base, so that they can always ask for assistance if they ever experience a leaking problem.

skylight replacement

When doing a skylight repair or replacing any skylight parts, make sure you are purchasing all the necessary materials and pieces from reputable companies. There are many fly by night companies out there that will gouge the costumers who are looking to get quality at a good price. Instead, focus on getting quality products from a company that has been in business for awhile and has a good reputation for doing quality work. You can easily make sure you are getting a good deal by shopping around. If you notice anything wrong with the product or the price, then stop and return the items.