FAQ

Even if it seems like an easy task, most of the time when homeowners try to fix their skylights themselves, it can lead to a worse situation.

A certified skylight installer will be able to determine why your skylight is leaking and be able to provide the most accurate service to eliminate the problem.

Based on the pitch of your roof a certified skylight installer will decide which type of skylight will fit the best. It is important to determine when the degree of the roof is too low or too high for a standard skylight installation.

That depends, every situation will require a certain amount of time, from a minimum of 3 hours to several days. Typically a certified skylight installer is able to complete a new skylight installation project in one day.

Glass has certainly taken over the old acrylic skylight style AKA skylight dome. Glass skylights provide much higher energy savings.

The reasons can be and usually are as such: glass seal failure, cracked glass or cracked acrylic dome, poor installation skills, wrong installation of the metal flashing, improper use of extra silicone or other sealant product ,etc.

The metal flashing is the most important step after the skylight itself, and if installed incorrectly will lead to water in the interior of the house. A Certified Skylight installer will know exactly the right technique to install the appropriate metal flashing around any type of skylight.

Both options will provide the result of letting fresh air in and letting the hot and moist air out.

In certain situations the skylight may be out of reach therefore the Solar Powered Skylight is the only option.

Manually opening skylights are easy to operate but in case of rain they will not close automatically as a solar powered skylight would do.  

 A sun tunnel is a tubular skylight which extends through the ceiling to the roof. A sun tunnel can usually be installed to bring natural light to a dark hallway, closet or any room that cannot have a window added to it. 

We at Simply Skylight Installation Ltd will provide the full service, from cutting the hole for the skylight in your roof to installing the trim on your ceiling.

Contact us for any inquiries! 

Roof doors are getting more and more popular in the Lower Mainland (Vancouver Area). These units are an excellent choice to have access to your roofing area. Roof doors are usually built in during the construction phase. Simply Skylight Installation Ltd will provide Installation and maintenance services. 

The most easy and functional way to access your attic without the use of a folding ladder struggling through a small hole in your ceiling.
Attic Ladders are easy to install and they can be installed almost everywhere in your house. We will be able to locate the best area based on your ceiling configuration. 

Both options are exceptional!

Bottom line: is your personal choice between a wooden or metal Attic Ladder.