Why Do Skylights Get Blamed for Leaks in Lehi?
A leak near a skylight does not automatically mean the glass has failed. In Lehi, we often need to determine whether the problem is the unit itself, the flashing around it, the surrounding roofing, or condensation inside the skylight assembly. Those problems can look similar from inside the house but require different repairs.
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When Should a Skylight in Lehi Be Repaired or Replaced?
A skylight in Lehi should be evaluated when staining appears around the shaft, water drips near the frame, condensation or fogging is trapped between panes, the unit feels drafty, or the surrounding roofing is being replaced. An older skylight is often easiest to replace while the roof around it is already open.
How Do Lehi Roof and Weather Conditions Affect Skylights?
Wind-driven rain can expose weak skylight flashing in Lehi that may not leak during a straight-down rain. We inspect the side and head flashing carefully when a skylight only leaks during storms with strong wind.
Snow is important around skylights in Lehi because it can collect above and beside the unit, then release meltwater slowly as temperatures change. The head flashing and side details need to keep that water moving around the skylight instead of behind it.
Flashing is the main roofing detail around a skylight. In Lehi, the flashing needs to match both the skylight unit and the roof material so water runs over the metal and back onto the roof instead of behind the opening.
What Skylight Work Do You Handle in Lehi?
We handle the full roofing scope around skylights in Lehi: new installation, replacement, leak repair, flashing rebuilds, and removal. The correct approach depends on whether the problem is in the skylight unit, the flashing, the roof material, or a combination of those areas.
- New skylight installation: We cut and prepare the roof opening, install the skylight unit, and integrate the required flashing and surrounding roofing into the existing or new roof.
- Skylight replacement: We remove the failed or aging unit and install a compatible replacement with new flashing and roof integration where required.
- Flashing rebuilds: If the skylight itself is still serviceable, we can remove the surrounding roofing as needed and rebuild the flashing detail that directs water around the unit.
- Leaking skylight diagnosis: We determine whether water is entering through the skylight unit, flashing, surrounding roof material, or another nearby roof detail.
- Skylight removal and roof closure: If the skylight is no longer wanted, we remove the unit, rebuild the roof opening, and install roofing material to match the surrounding surface as closely as available materials allow.
Which of these your skylight needs comes out of tracing the leak first. Replacing a sound unit fixes nothing if the flashing around it was the problem.
For the full picture of the service, see Skylight Installation & Repair.
How Do You Install a Skylight Without Creating a Leak in Lehi?
A leak-resistant skylight installation in Lehi depends on using flashing designed for the skylight unit and the roofing material around it. A shingle flashing system, tile flashing detail, and metal-roof skylight detail are not interchangeable. We build the opening so water is directed around the skylight and back onto the roofing surface.
- Confirm the skylight and roof systemWe identify the unit size, mounting style, roof material, slope, and flashing system before opening the roof.
- Prepare the openingThe roof opening is framed and prepared so the skylight sits correctly and the surrounding materials can be integrated with it.
- Install underlayment around the openingThe protective roofing layer is tied into the skylight area before the finished flashing and roof material cover it.
- Install the correct flashingWe use a flashing method compatible with the skylight and surrounding roof material so water is directed around the unit.
- Rebuild the surrounding roof surfaceShingles, tile, metal, or other roofing materials are reinstalled around the flashing so the finished roof sheds water as one system.
- Inspect the completed detailWe review the top, sides, bottom, corners, and nearby roofing before the job is considered complete.
Who Handles Skylight Installation and Repair in Lehi?
Courtland Roofing handles complete skylight roofing work in Lehi. We install new units, replace aging skylights, rebuild leaking flashing, and close unwanted roof openings when removal is the better option.
Certified installer for GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning, family-owned, licensed & insured.Why Homeowners Choose Courtland Roofing for Skylight Work in Lehi
Lehi homeowners choose Courtland Roofing for skylight work because of how we approach the work:
- We treat the skylight as part of the roof: The unit, underlayment, flashing, and surrounding roofing all have to work together.
- Flashing matched to the roof system: Skylight details are built for the roofing material around the unit rather than relying on one generic flashing method.
- Leak diagnosis before replacement: We determine whether the problem is the skylight, flashing, surrounding roofing, or condensation before recommending the fix.
- Replacement and removal options: We can replace an aging skylight or remove it completely and roof over the opening when the homeowner no longer wants it.
- 5-year workmanship warranty: Our installation labor is backed by Courtland Roofing's 5-year workmanship warranty. Manufacturer skylight warranties depend on the selected unit and its terms.
Where in Lehi Does Courtland Roofing Provide Skylight Service?
Courtland Roofing has installed and repaired skylights in every part of Lehi, Utah (84043 and 84003), including the streets around Thanksgiving Point. We give homeowners across the rest of Utah County the same service, including in American Fork, Payson and Saratoga Springs.
If you do not see your ZIP code listed, call or text us. We can confirm whether we provide skylight installation and repair at your address in Lehi.
Free Lehi Skylight Evaluation
We look at the glass, the frame, the flashing, the roof material and the leak pattern before recommending anything.
Common Questions About Skylight Installation & Repair in Lehi
Can a skylight be repaired without replacing the whole unit?
Yes, depending on the problem. If the skylight itself is still serviceable and the leak is coming from the flashing or surrounding roofing, those details may be repairable without replacing the unit.
Can you remove a skylight completely?
Yes. We can remove the unit, rebuild the roof opening, and install roofing material over the area. The exterior roofing is matched as closely as available materials and weathering allow.
Do skylights need special flashing?
Yes. The flashing needs to match the skylight design and the roof material. A flashing detail intended for asphalt shingles is not automatically appropriate for tile, metal, or low-slope roofing.