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Should I Seal My Skylight?<\/h4>\n

Skylights can be a wonderful asset to your home. They add natural light and save energy by reducing the need for artificial lighting, and some open and close to provide additional ventilation. Skylights are not such a joy, however, when they leak. <\/p>\n

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Almost all skylights will leak at some point, and the cause is usually one of three things: improper installation, a broken window seal or deterioration of the flashing. If your skylight wasn\u2019t installed anytime recently, one of the latter two is to blame.<\/p>\n

Sealing a Skylight <\/h4>\n

To figure out the cause of the leak, you\u2019ll have to climb on the roof and do a test (or you can hire a professional roofer to do this if you\u2019re uncomfortable). Run water from the hose over the skylight and pay attention to the leak. If there\u2019s water where the glass and window meet, you have a broken seal. <\/p>\n

There are two ways to address a broken seal: resealing or replacing the skylight entirely. Resealing is fine if the leak has not yet caused moisture and condensation to collect between layers of glass (we\u2019ve all see those opaque-looking skylights), but replacement is the only option if condensation has already formed. <\/p>\n

Resealing and replacement are usually best left to professionals, but those experienced in DIY projects may be able to handle the work. Professional resealing usually costs about $300 to $600<\/strong>, while replacement costs anywhere from $500 to $2,000<\/strong> or more, depending on the type and size of skylight, and your geographic location. Generally, replacement is much cheaper when your roof is being replaced – the cost might be $800<\/strong> during roof replacement but $1,600<\/strong> any other time.<\/p>\n

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Re-flashing <\/h4>\n

Flashing is metal barrier that is placed over roof joints to prevent leaks and moisture problems. Flashing is always installed around skylights to serve as a line of defense against water leaks, but sometimes it fails.<\/p>\n

Skylight flashing is replaced by peeling back the roof shingles around the skylight, installing new flashing and then replacing the shingles. A DIY kit to fix the problem costs about $100<\/strong>, but that\u2019s not advisable unless you\u2019re handy because you could damage nearby shingles or cause yet another leak. Hiring a professional to do the job costs about $300 to $500<\/strong> on average.<\/p>\n

Other Causes <\/h4>\n

Broken seals and faulty flashing are the two most common causes of leaky skylights, but sometimes the problem is simpler or less obvious. Here are a few things to look for before you call the roofing contractor: <\/p>\n