If you own a skylight and enjoy the beautifully natural light and warmth that it adds to your rooms, there will inevitably come a time when it needs replacing or repairs. However, by taking proper care of it, you can delay the inevitable and avoid costs such as these featured on ImproveNet.
Keep It Clean
While most people understand that keeping a home clean helps to ensure a healthy living space, fewer know that dust can actually oxidize on various surfaces, with a particular favoritism for metal. This can leave a nasty little brown stain and can also damage the surface. And while one tiny little oxidized point won’t cause much harm, over time, these dust particles can gather and start causing more serious damage.
Regular Maintenance
In addition to simply cleaning your unit, you may have to perform maintenance every so often. This will depend on where your unit is placed, and of course how vulnerable it is to the elements. Unfortunately, skylight replacement is often inevitable, since they are always placed in direct sunlight, and on the outside of your roof.
Replacing the Caulk
It’s always a good idea to scrape out and replace the caulk every few years. The ideal time between replacements will vary depending on how much sun and weather the unit receives, but most can last for up to ten or fifteen years before requiring attention. To be sure, however, replacing the caulk once every five years will ensure you never have to deal with the hassle – or expense – of a leaking roof.
Nobody wants to deal with the problems caused by a leaking roof. Fortunately, you can avoid such stresses in life by simply spending a little bit of time and effort. Follow these simple tips and enjoy less stress as you keep your skylight maintained.