Skylights and metal roofing
Skylight work on metal roofing should consider roof profile, pitch, flashing compatibility, sheet layout, drainage paths, and the condition of the surrounding roof.
Skylights bring light into a home - and create a leak risk if the roof detailing isn't right. ADCO plans skylights as part of the roof system: profile, pitch, flashings, sheet layout, and the water flow around the penetration.
Leak risk around roof penetrations
Any roof penetration needs good detailing. A skylight should not interrupt water flow or create weak points around flashings, fixings, or roof laps.
Best timing for skylight work
Skylights can be easier to plan alongside re-roofing, new roofing, or repair work because access, flashings, and sheet details are already part of the job.
Inspection before installation
Before installing or replacing a skylight, ADCO can check whether the roof condition, profile, and surrounding details support the proposed work.
Ways ADCO can help
- Skylight roof integration
- Flashing details
- Roof penetration checks
- New roof coordination
- Re-roof coordination
- Leak prevention
Common problems we can help with
- Leaks around skylights
- Flashing compatibility
- Roof penetration placement
- Skylight planning during a re-roof
- Water flow around roof sheets
Skylight Roof Installation FAQs
Can skylights be added during a re-roof?
Yes. Re-roofing can be a practical time to plan skylight placement, sheet layout, flashings, and water flow together.
Why do skylights need roofing input?
Because skylights penetrate the roof system and depend on correct flashings, profile compatibility, drainage, and weather-tight detailing.