Types of Skylights for Your Home
A great time to install a skylight is when the shingles are off and the roof decking is exposed. It’s as simple as cutting a hole, installing the skylight, trimming it out, and then installing the appropriate flashing as the roof is completed. The biggest benefit of adding a skylight to your home is how much natural light they bring into your space. They are a natural solution for bathrooms where privacy is an issue. Chamberlain Timber Mart carries a wide range of fixed and venting skylights with a full assortment of features including optional factory-installed blinds. There are two main types of skylights: curb mount and deck mount. Mounting Types Curb mount These are the most common type. They require a box structure for the unit to sit upon and fit over the curb like a lid on a shoe box. Deck mount This type is directly attached to the roof deck and features a lower profile because there’s no box structure underneath. These hug the roof and are consider
