Skylight Installation & Repair Utah | Best Roofing Utah

Natural light can transform a home, making rooms feel larger, brighter, and more inviting. Skylights, also known as roof windows, are the perfect way to bring the beauty of Utah’s sunshine indoors, improving your home’s ambiance and energy efficiency. At Best Roofing Utah, we are expert skylight contractors, specializing in professional installation, repair, and replacement services for leading brands like VELUX.

Whether you’re looking to add a new skylight to a dark room, need to fix a leaking or foggy existing one, or want to upgrade an old bubble skylight to a modern, energy-efficient model, our team provides watertight, high-performance solutions that integrate seamlessly with your roofing system.

The Benefits of Installing a Skylight

Adding a skylight is more than just an aesthetic upgrade; it’s a functional improvement to your home.

• Abundant Natural Light: Skylights can provide more than three times as much light as a similarly sized vertical window, reducing the need for artificial lighting and saving on electricity bills. This practice of “daylighting” creates a healthier indoor environment.
• Improved Ventilation & Air Quality: Venting skylights can be opened to release hot, stale air that rises to the ceiling, creating natural airflow and improving your home’s air quality. This is especially beneficial in kitchens and bathrooms.
• Enhanced Ambiance & Well-being: Natural light is proven to improve mood and create a more pleasant living environment.
• A Feeling of Space: By illuminating a room from above, skylights can make spaces feel larger and more open.
• Passive Solar Gain: In the winter, skylights can allow passive solar heat to enter your home, helping to reduce your heating costs.

Our Comprehensive Skylight Services

As part of a complete roofing system, skylights require expert installation to prevent leaks. Our Licensed & Insured crews have the specialized training to handle all your skylight needs.

• New Skylight Installation: We can install a brand new skylight in almost any room of your home. Our process is all-inclusive, covering:
  • Structural Framing: Cutting the opening in the roof and properly framing it to maintain structural integrity.
  • Light Shaft Construction: Building and finishing the drywall for the “light shaft” that connects the roof to your ceiling.
  • Professional Flashing: Installing a professional-grade, custom flashing kit to ensure a permanent, watertight seal.
• Skylight Repair: We are experts at diagnosing and fixing all types of skylight issues.
  • Leaking Skylight Repair: The most common issue, often caused by failing flashing or old seals. We perform expert skylight leak detection and flashing repair.
  • Condensation & Fogging Repair: We can address issues causing condensation between the panes of glass, which often indicates a failed seal.
  • Skylight Glass Replacement: We can replace cracked or broken skylight glass or domes.
• Skylight Replacement & Upgrades: If your old skylight is inefficient, permanently foggy, or damaged beyond repair, we can replace it with a modern, energy-efficient model. Upgrading an old acrylic “bubble” skylight to a new model with Low-E glass can significantly improve your home’s insulation and UV protection.

Types of Skylights We Install

• Fixed Skylights: These non-opening skylights are a cost-effective way to bring natural light into a room. They are perfect for hallways, stairwells, and rooms where extra ventilation isn’t needed.
• Venting Skylights (Roof Windows): These skylights can be opened, either manually with a crank or electronically with a remote control. We also install solar-powered venting skylights that are eligible for federal tax credits and operate without wiring.
• Tubular Skylights (Sun Tunnels): An innovative and affordable solution for smaller spaces like closets, laundry rooms, and hallways. A small dome on the roof captures sunlight and channels it down a highly reflective tube into a diffuser in the ceiling, brightening the room with natural light.

The Importance of Skylight Flashing

The single most critical component for a leak-proof skylight is the flashing system. This is a series of metal pieces custom-designed to integrate the skylight into your specific roofing material (shingle, metal, or tile). We use manufacturer-engineered flashing kits that create multiple layers of protection, directing water away from the skylight opening and ensuring a permanent, watertight seal. We never rely on caulk or sealants as a primary water barrier.

Frequently Asked Questions About Skylylights

I’ve heard that skylights always leak. Is that true?

This is a common myth based on old technology and improper installation. When a modern, high-quality skylight from a brand like VELUX is installed correctly by a professional roofer using the proper flashing kit, it will not leak. Almost all skylight leaks are due to installation error, not a faulty product.

Can you install a skylight on any type of roof?

We can install skylights on most roof types, including asphalt shingle, metal, and tile. The installation process and flashing kit are specific to the roofing material, and our experienced team knows the correct technique for each.

What is Low-E glass and do I need it for my skylight?

Low-E (low-emissivity) glass has a special metallic coating that reflects infrared and UV rays. In Utah, it’s an essential feature. It helps keep your home cooler in the summer by blocking solar heat gain and warmer in the winter by preventing heat from escaping, all while protecting your furniture and floors from fading.

How much does it cost to install a skylight?

The cost varies depending on the type and size of the skylight and the complexity of the installation (e.g., the length of the light shaft). We provide a detailed, all-inclusive quote after our Free Inspection & Estimate.

Let the Sunshine In with a Professional Skylight Installation

Brighten your home and improve its value with a beautiful, energy-efficient skylight from Best Roofing Utah.

Contact us today at +1-(877)-540-6523 or visit us at bestroofingutah.net to schedule your Free Inspection & Estimate.

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