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Sylvania, Georgia

Skylight replacement in Sylvania

Skylights reach a point where reflashing is not enough — a rotted frame, a failed sealed unit with moisture between the panes, or a unit old enough that compatible flashing is no longer made. Replacement is roof work as much as window work, because the flashing kit and its relationship to the surrounding courses is what keeps water out. A new unit fitted with old or improvised flashing leaks exactly like the one it replaced.

Call (229) 235-1425 Screven County

What the job involves

  • Removal of the existing unit and flashing
  • New unit fitted with the manufacturer's matched flashing kit
  • Correct stepping of flashing into the surrounding courses
  • Internal reveal made good

Signs you need it

  • Moisture trapped between the panes of the glazing
  • Rot in the frame or the surrounding curb
  • Repeated leaks despite the flashing having been addressed

Why roofs fail in Sylvania and Screven County

Sylvania sits in the eastern part of the state where the housing stock is the defining factor. Screven County has a wide spread of roof ages, from pre-war homes with original framing to recent subdivisions, and the leak profile differs sharply between them. Older properties leak at chimney flashing and valleys where decades of movement have opened joints that were never designed to flex. Newer ones leak at penetrations — boots, vents and skylights — where installation shortcuts show up five to ten years later. Summer storms bring wind and hail through on the same line that hits central Georgia, so both add storm damage on top.

Sylvania has a population of about 2,634, and the housing stock here sets the pattern for what fails first on a roof.

Questions about skylight replacement in Sylvania

Can I replace just the glass?

On some units yes, where the sealed unit is a serviceable part and the frame is sound. On older or sealed-frame models the whole unit is the replacement item.

Does the roof need work at the same time?

The courses around the opening have to be lifted and reinstated regardless, so it is worth checking the surrounding area while access is there. On an older roof it is often sensible to do both together.

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Call (229) 235-1425
Call (229) 235-1425