Skylights are a beautiful way to add light to a room and open up a space. But a leaking skylight isn’t so beautiful. This is any homeowner’s biggest concern when considering adding a skylight. Here are some troubleshooting guidelines if you have a leaking skylight.
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My Skylight is Leaking. What Should I do?
#1. Reduce Skylight Condensation
Just like any window, a skylight can create condensation on the inside, especially when it is cold outside and warm inside.
Solution: The first step is to create the best conditions so that condensation isn’t likely to form in the first place. Make sure you do the following:
- Run your internal exhaust fans more frequently to move the warm air outside.
- Check to be sure your bathroom fans, dryer, gas appliances, and any other exhaust fans you have are venting properly.
- Clean fans and vents regularly.
- Open window blinds and shades so the warm air inside can circulate around your windows.
#2. Fix Skylight Condensation
If you have done everything above to reduce the condensation and are still getting drips, it’s time to do some fixing.
- Look for small gaps around the outer panels of the skylight. Make sure your skylight is fitted and fully insulated for your property.
- Use silicone caulk to cover any cracks or holes in the skylight joints or corners.
- On the outside (be carful on your roof!) remove any dirt, leaves and any other debris around the edges (flashing) of your skylight.
- Make sure the weather stripping is in good condition, and replace it if needs it.
- Do these things annually to keep your skylights free from condensation for a long time.
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If the above suggestions don’t help and you have leaking skylights, you should contact a roofing specialist. Weather Vane Roofing can give you a free evaluation and estimate for what needs to be done to fix the problem.
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