COLO Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 I have two Velux I belive curb mounted skylights. Interior sash plat reads FS62 3075 N05A. I has been raining for days here in Colorado. One of the windows has developed a leak in the top left corner. What to do: 1. Can I fix this myself? 2. I'm hoping it is just a seal that needs to be replaced? 3. Should I contact a professional? 4. Should contact Velux? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 It's not possible to analyze a leaking skylite over the internet. Find the guy that specializes in Velux installations. There's some in most towns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Hockstein Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 ditto also- how old are the skylights? Are the still in warranty? lastly-it is very likely that the cost of making a mistake is going to be more than hiring a professional (i.e. falling off the roof, damaging a repairable flashing, etc...). If you are not even sure if they are curb mounted skylights I suggest that you not attempt to make an amateur repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 I agree with Kurt, but I'll observe that Velux skylights rarely leak. I'll bet that the leak has to do with the flashing rather than with the skylight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 The Velux skylight is usually not what's leaking. I find that leaks that occur only during really heavy rains, or melting snow, are quite often from the shingle termination at the saddle/head flashing. I frequently find that the shingles aren't properly terminated well above the vertical part of the saddle/head flashing. Velux requires 2-3/8" minimum. If the slope of the roof is over 12:12 there's supposed to be diverter on the roof above the head of the skylight as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 I've got 6 of them in my house, nary a leak in 20 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLO Posted September 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Maybe I should post some photos of the skylight in question. Suggestions for what might be helpful? If nothing else this going to give me leg up for if/when I call a professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Get another look at that tag. I don't think you have the size correct, the '62' doesn't match the current or previous sizing models. If the rest of the info is correct it was manufactured in 2005 and should still be under warranty. Contact Velux for a service tech in your area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Maybe I should post some photos of the skylight in question. Suggestions for what might be helpful? If nothing else this going to give me leg up for if/when I call a professional. Go ahead and post a picture of the leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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