Flat Roof Skylight Flashing

Skylight flashing systems are not required for pan flashed skylights or velux sun tunnel skylight.

Flat roof skylight flashing.

When a skylight is installed on a flat roof then the flashing around it should be one solid piece. Repairing skylight flashing on flat roofs can be challenging. Epdm uses contact cement to glue the rubber to the metal. That s when the rubber roof gets attached to the flashing with adhesives.

In the case of epdm rubber the flashing on the right will not work. Flat roof skylights should have one continuos piece of metal flashing around them. Installing a skylight is one of the most impactful ways to enhance the brightness and beauty of a room. It can be installed on a flat roof at 0 up to a 60 roof pitch on a site built curb.

Using tar on skylight flashing is not the way go. We offer a variety of skylight flashing systems to ensure a weathertight fit for virtually all roof types and slopes. All seams are welded unlike glued. They are meant to be installed on a flat roof.

Velux skylights are an energy efficient way to bring sunlight into a home and make dark rooms come to life all while maintaining privacy. Install from the bottom up lapping each piece on top of the lower one. Install 6 in wide strips of a self sticking waterproof underlayment. Velux skylight flashing kits are designed to shed water without relying on sealants that can break down over time.

The correct way to do it is to use rubber membrane. The corners of the flashing should be welded. That is one of the more difficult areas to accomplish and to make sure it would last a long time without leaking. The flashing on these skylights are one piece.

This underlayment will direct any water that may get through the metal flashing onto the roofing felt. It is essential when installing a skylight on a flat roof with curb flashing that is in one piece.