Why Do Skylights Get Blamed for Leaks in Murray?
Moisture around a skylight can originate in the unit, the flashing, or the nearby roof so we identify the entry path before recommending replacement or flashing work.
Median year built from the US Census American Community Survey; elevation from USGS.
When Should a Skylight in Murray Be Repaired or Replaced?
Repair or replacement should be considered when the skylight is leaking, drafty, visibly damaged, fogged between panes, or old enough to reconsider during a roof replacement.
How Do Murray Roof and Weather Conditions Affect Skylights?
In Murray, skylight flashing controls how roof water passes the opening, which makes the flashing design a roofing decision as much as a skylight decision.
Hail, debris, and strong storms can damage more than one part of a skylight detail, so we evaluate the whole opening rather than assuming the skylight is the only damaged component.
A cold skylight can collect interior condensation even when the exterior flashing is watertight, and the timing of the moisture often helps separate condensation from an exterior leak.
What Skylight Work Do You Handle in Murray?
A skylight project may involve the unit, the flashing, the surrounding roofing, or several of those parts, while preserving parts of the opening that do not need replacement.
- New skylight installation: We lay out and prepare the opening, install the skylight, and rebuild the nearby roofing around the flashing to keep the surrounding roof working as one water-shedding surface.
- Skylight replacement: We remove the aging skylight and fit a replacement unit into the existing roof detail with new flashing to keep runoff moving around the new unit.
- Flashing rebuilds: When the leak comes from the roof integration, we can leave the skylight in place and rebuild the flashing to repair the failed roof detail while preserving the existing skylight.
- Leaking skylight diagnosis: We compare the glass, frame, flashing, and nearby roof with the location of the moisture to set the repair scope around the failed component.
- Skylight removal and roof closure: We can eliminate an unwanted skylight by removing the unit, rebuilding the opening, and roofing over the former location to tie the repaired area into the roof on every side.
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 Murray?
The skylight opening has to preserve the roof's ability to shed water, with the selected skylight and flashing integrated into the existing roof.
- Confirm the skylight and roof systemWe verify the selected skylight together with the roofing system to plan the roof detail around the actual unit.
- Prepare the openingWe prepare the framing and opening to fit the skylight without forcing the surrounding roofing out of place to support the unit and the surrounding drainage detail.
- Install underlayment around the openingWe tie the roof's protective underlayment into the skylight area to prepare the area for flashing and finished roofing.
- Install the correct flashingWe use a flashing approach intended for the unit and appropriate for the roof to direct roof water back onto the roofing below.
- Rebuild the surrounding roof surfaceWe restore the surrounding roofing around the skylight detail to put each roof material back in its proper position.
- Inspect the completed detailThe final check covers the skylight perimeter, flashing overlaps, corners, and surrounding roof material to complete the roofing check around the unit.
Who Handles Skylight Installation and Repair in Murray?
Courtland Roofing provides skylight installation and roofing repair in Murray with the opening treated as part of the roof rather than as a window patched onto it.
We are impressed with this company. The owner, Cory is professional and communicated every detail as the job progressed. As a retired engineer, my husband used to be in construction, so he knows the business. Unlike most construction we have dealt with in the past, Courtland roofing crews were there every day until the job was done. And a quality job is what we got. My husband was on the roof daily checking it out. They made sure all the rotting wood was replace, which was more than anticipated. It was shocking what was hiding under our shingles! Our new roof looks great, and increases the value of our property. We highly recommend Courtland Roofing if you are looking for repairs or replacing your roof.
Certified installer for GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning, family-owned, licensed & insured.Why Homeowners Choose Courtland Roofing for Skylight Work in Murray
Murray homeowners choose Courtland Roofing for skylight work because of how we approach the work:
- We treat the skylight as part of the roof: We inspect the skylight and the roof around it as connected parts of the same system to address roof integration as well as the skylight itself.
- Flashing matched to the roof system: We avoid using one generic flashing method for every roof material to keep the roof material and skylight working together.
- Leak diagnosis before replacement: We separate skylight failure from flashing, roofing, and condensation problems to determine whether the existing unit can remain.
- Replacement and removal options: Our skylight work includes both replacement and complete removal when keeping the opening no longer makes sense, with removal treated as a permanent roof repair instead of a temporary cover.
- 5-year workmanship warranty: Courtland Roofing provides a 5-year workmanship warranty on our installation labor while manufacturer warranty terms vary by skylight model.
Where in Murray Does Courtland Roofing Provide Skylight Service?
Courtland Roofing has installed and repaired skylights in every part of Murray, Utah (84107, 84123, 84121 and 84117), including the streets around Murray Park and Fashion Place. We give homeowners across the rest of Salt Lake County the same service, including in Emigration Canyon, Brighton and Alta.
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 Murray.
Free Murray 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 Murray
Can condensation look like a skylight leak?
Yes, interior humidity can condense on a cold skylight surface and create staining near the frame or shaft which can prevent unnecessary flashing or roofing work.
Can hail damage a skylight?
Yes, impact from hail can crack glazing or damage the flashing and nearby roofing so the post-storm inspection includes the flashing and nearby roofing.
Can a skylight be installed in an existing roof?
Yes, new skylights can be installed in existing roofs when the framing, slope, and roofing system are suitable with compatibility confirmed before cutting the opening.