Putting A Skylight In A Metal Roof

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Putting a skylight in a metal roof.

For most metal roofs the skylights need to be curbed not flush mounted. Installing a skylight on an existing roof is challenging but it can be done if you hire the right contractor. This will increase the cost of the project but it might be the most convenient time to achieve a degree of soundproofing for your roof if required. Skylights for corrugated metal roofs are different from those for shingle or tile roofs.

To install a skylight onto an existing home your contractor will need to do upfront design work to ensure that the fixture is properly placed. It s possible for an experienced installer to retrofit. However there are a few considerations that should be noted. Yes you can put skylights in a metal roof.

In doing so it is more likely that the skylights can be properly placed to prevent. Before we get into some of these factors it s important to mention that it is always best to have skylights installed at the same time as the metal roof.