Flat Roof Skylight Flashing

In the case of epdm rubber the flashing on the right will not work.

Flat roof skylight flashing.

When a skylight is installed on a flat roof then the flashing around it should be one solid piece. Flat roof skylights should have one continuos piece of metal flashing around them. All seams are welded unlike glued. The curb flashing of a skylight is what could leak.

That is one of the more difficult areas to accomplish and to make sure it would last a long time without leaking. The flashing on these skylights are one piece. It is critical to ensure that the roof membrane is properly attached to the flashing of the skylight. When a skylight is installed on a flat roof there will come a time when water is pooling around the curb flashing of the skylight.

It is essential when installing a skylight on a flat roof with curb flashing that is in one piece. Preparing the flashing for a new rubber roof. One solid piece of flashing. When flat roof doesn t have good drainage then water could pool around a skylight causing a leak in the weakest part of the roof.

Velux skylight flashing kits are designed to shed water without relying on sealants that can break down over time. We offer a variety of skylight flashing systems to ensure a weathertight fit for virtually all roof types and slopes. Just as crucial for a watertight seal the flashing must also be clean from debris or tar. They are meant to be installed on a flat roof.

That s when the rubber roof gets attached to the flashing with adhesives. Welding the corners where the flashing meets the curb is necessary. Skylights meant for a pitch roof will have step flashing.