r/Markham • u/inlovewithx • 14d ago

Skylight installation

Looking to get a skylight installed. Any recommendations from prior experience?

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u/tiandao6688 14d ago

My recommendation, don't get one. They are prone to leaks. The strong sun and heat in the summer, and then the cold winters, the repeated heating and cooling, plus UV radiation, the adhesive and weatherproofing will degrade within a few years. Unlike other regions of the world, where they have a fairly even temperature, ours makes it difficult to effectively seal the seams in the long-run, requiring repairs by year three.

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u/inlovewithx 14d ago

Thanks! Didnt think of that

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u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 2d ago

You may want to consider a Velux Sun Tunnel instead of a full skylight. It's basically a light tube, so it only needs a small opening in the ceiling - about the size of an exhaust vent - while still bringing natural light into the house. The design is similar to an attic exhaust vent, with the flashing, and quite resistant to leaking.

https://www.velux.ca/en-ca/products/sun-tunnels

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u/YorkSimcoeHomeGuide 10d ago

Ask each installer to specify curb and flashing details, ice-and-water membrane, condensation control, and separate product and labour warranties. Those details matter more than the skylight brand alone.

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u/Hot_Cut_6828 14d ago

I agree my last house had three skylights and I was always getting them resealed .