Skylights can add natural light to your home’s interior, making it appear larger and more inviting. The use of a skylight can also reduce your energy bills over time by lessening the need to rely on your heating and cooling system. However, just as with any other roofing installation project, it’s critical to understand how a skylight may affect your roof’s performance.
Factors to Consider When Installing a Skylight
To make sure your roof is strong enough and wide enough for skylights, you should plan and hire a roofing company to help you with the project. If you don’t thoroughly inspect your roof, you’ll end up with a damaged roof and an inefficient skylight. Make a plan for installing a skylight on your roof if your roof is strong enough to hold one. Skylights can also have different effects on different parts of the house. For example, if you have a skylight above your kitchen or bathroom, it can make your home more humid.
When it comes to installation, do not opt for DIY. You will be putting your health at risk as well as the condition of your roof.
Possible Risks
Unless they are installed incorrectly, skylights do not pose a threat to the roof’s integrity. When a skylight is installed improperly, it may become the source of a leaking ceiling. Your roof, walls and insulation may suffer from water damage as a result, which may eventually cause them to deteriorate. So to be safe, new flashing and sealants are required in the installation process to prevent any damage from occurring.
Pressure Point Roofing Eugene, LLC. is one of the most reliable roofing contractors in your area. We offer professional roof repair, installation and inspection. Call us at (541) 688-7663, or fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment. We serve clients in Oregon, including Eugene.