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Skylights · Warwick & Rhode Island

Skylight Installation & Repair in Warwick, RI

A ring of water damage spreading around the skylight in your ceiling. Almost every skylight leak comes from the flashing around it, not the glass itself, and that's exactly what a roofer checks first.

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Why Skylights Leak, And Why It's A Roofing Problem

A skylight leak almost never means the glass has failed. It means the flashing around the skylight, the metal that ties it into your roofing system, has failed, aged, or was installed wrong in the first place. Flashing is a system that has to be woven correctly into the surrounding roof so it sheds water around and past the unit. When it's missing, undersized, or wasn't woven into the shingle courses correctly, water finds the gap. That's a roofing detail, which is why skylight work belongs with your roofer, not a separate specialty contractor.

RTP Roofing installs and repairs skylights as part of the same roofing work we do every day: fixed, vented, and tubular skylights, tied into your shingle or membrane system with the same attention we give any roof penetration. A skylight and its flashing get checked as part of every roof inspection we do, and adding or upgrading one is a common add-on during a full roof replacement, since the roof is already open.

The RTP Roofing Difference

We're a GAF Master Elite® certified, RI-registered (GC-47694) contractor, and we handle both the skylight and the roofing system around it. That matters because a skylight installed by one contractor and flashed by another is exactly how leaks start: nobody owns the seam between the two systems. We inspect, install or repair, and reflash the same opening, so there's one team accountable for the whole detail, not a handoff between a window installer and a roofer.

Choosing The Right Skylight For The Room

Not every skylight does the same job:

  • Fixed skylights don't open, and are built purely for daylight, a common choice over a hallway, stairwell, or living room.
  • Vented skylights open to let air circulate, useful in a kitchen or bathroom where moisture buildup is a concern.
  • Tubular skylights channel daylight through a reflective tube into a smaller space, like a closet or interior bathroom, where a full-size unit isn't practical or doesn't fit the roof structure above it.

We'll walk the room and the roof above it with you to recommend the type that actually fits, rather than defaulting to whichever one's easiest to install.

Repair Or Replace: How We Tell The Difference

Most skylight leaks are a flashing or seal problem, not a reason to replace the whole unit. As a general rule, a newer skylight with isolated flashing or seal failure is usually worth repairing. An older unit with a cracked or corroded frame, fogged or delaminating glazing, or repeat leaks in different spots after a repair is usually telling you it's at the end of its service life. We'll inspect the frame, seals, and flashing together and give you a straight answer on which situation you're actually in, the same approach we use on a roof repair vs. replacement call.

How it works

  1. Step 1

    Inspection

    We check the skylight itself and the flashing around it, including the seals, curb or deck condition, and the shingles or membrane tying into it, to determine whether you're dealing with a leak, a failed seal, or a unit that's simply reached the end of its life.

  2. Step 2

    Selection

    For a new or replacement skylight, we help you choose between fixed, vented, and tubular options based on the room, roof pitch, and what you're trying to achieve.

  3. Step 3

    Installation or Repair

    We install or repair the skylight and re-flash the roof around it, woven correctly into the surrounding shingles, the same methods we use on any roof penetration.

  4. Step 4

    Cleanup and Final Inspection

    We clear debris and old materials from the roof and yard, check the seal and flashing one more time before calling the job done, and walk you through what to watch for afterward.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Why is my skylight leaking?

Most skylight leaks come from failed or aged flashing around the unit, not the glass itself. We check the flashing first, since that's usually where the real problem is.

Can you repair a skylight instead of replacing it?

Often, yes. If the unit itself is sound and the leak is a flashing or seal issue, a repair can solve it. We'll tell you honestly which situation you're in.

What types of skylights do you install?

Fixed, vented, and tubular skylights. We'll recommend the type that fits the room and your goals, whether that's more light, ventilation, or both.

Do you install skylights on a new roof replacement?

Yes, and it's a common time to add or upgrade a skylight since the roof is already open.

What's the difference between a vented and a fixed skylight?

A fixed skylight is sealed and built for daylight only, while a vented skylight opens to let air circulate, useful in a kitchen or bathroom where moisture is a concern. We'll recommend the type that fits the room.

Can a tubular skylight work in a room without direct roof access?

Often, yes. A tubular skylight channels daylight through a reflective tube, so it can reach an interior room, like a hallway or windowless bathroom, that a full-size skylight couldn't serve. We'll check your attic space to confirm it's feasible.

How often should skylight flashing be checked?

We recommend checking it any time your roof is inspected, and always after a major storm. Flashing that's aged or was installed incorrectly is the most common source of a leak that shows up years after installation.

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