Skylights and sun tunnels add a unique element to your home or building, offering additional natural light and value to your interior spaces. Often, windows and lights don’t offer the desired level of light or reach the deepest corners of your home, while skylights offer a beautiful way to let more natural light indoors.
A. Clark Roofing & Siding can help you plan and install new skylights and sun tunnels or renovate/replace older ones. We can even accommodate special features such as solar-powered venting skylights or remote-operated blinds.
With more than 70 years of experience, our team can help you properly plan for a skylight or sun tunnel installation in your home or place of business. We have the experience, certifications, and industry partnerships necessary to get the job done right.
The process of installing a skylight or sun tunnel at your property is intensive. To ensure efficient service and safe installation, we always follow our vetted process.
Contact A. Clark Roofing & Siding to request a visit from one of our experts, and we’ll provide a free, no-obligation estimate.
We’ll prepare the job site by ordering your materials and having them delivered directly to your home or business.
Our team will complete the work as contracted while taking care to ensure the job is done right the first time.
We’ll periodically check on your project to ensure safety, workmanship and cleanliness standards are being met.
With more than 70 years of experience behind us, we guarantee to get the job done right the first time.
While it might seem tempting, it’s often best to leave it to the professionals. A certified skylight installer has the expertise to diagnose the issue accurately and provide a lasting solution, preventing potential further damage and ensuring proper installation.
A certified skylight installer can help determine the best fit based on your roof’s pitch (slope). The installer will assess whether your roof is too steep or too shallow for a standard skylight installation and recommend the most suitable options.
While it varies depending on the specifics of your project, a typical skylight installation can take anywhere from a few hours to a full day. Most standard installations are completed within one day by a certified skylight installer.
Glass skylights have become the preferred choice, offering better energy efficiency and a more modern aesthetic compared to older acrylic dome styles.
Several factors can contribute to leaks, including a failed glass seal, cracked glass or acrylic, improper installation, incorrect flashing, or the misuse of sealants. It’s best to contact a qualified skylight installer to diagnose the specific cause and provide a proper solution.
Properly installed flashing creates a watertight seal around the skylight, directing water away from your home. A certified skylight installer will have the expertise to ensure your flashing is installed correctly, protecting your home from potential water damage.
There are generally two main options: light-filtering blinds, which diffuse and soften incoming light, and room-darkening blinds, which block out most light for increased privacy and light control. Room-darkening blinds can also help improve energy efficiency by reducing heat gain and loss. Your skylight installer can help you choose the best type of blind based on your needs and preferences.
While flexible and rigid options are available, rigid sun tunnels generally offer superior light output. A well-installed rigid sun tunnel can provide a surprising amount of natural light, often equivalent to several hundred-watt light bulbs. This can significantly brighten interior spaces that lack direct access to windows.
In most cases, permits aren’t required if the installation doesn’t involve altering your roof’s existing rafters or structural supports. However, it’s always a good idea to check with your local building department to confirm specific requirements in your area.
A typical sun tunnel installation takes around 2.5 hours, while a skylight replacement takes about 4 hours. New skylight installations in roofs that require cutting generally take about a week to complete. Experienced installers with expertise in various trades, including drywall and painting, can ensure efficient and seamless project completion.
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