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Roofing

fixing a leaking skylight window

Anonymous user 27/05/2026 - 10:40 AM

1. We have a skylight on the roof of our addition to the house ( one floor only) 2. It is 45 x 45 in and is older than 25 years approx 3. It is starting to leak ( small infiltration ) during heavy rains 4. The roof ( shingle) is in good condition 5. Question : what is the best fix ? Thanks

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Matt Domingue

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Sarnia
I would put caulking around the outside of the window where the roof and window meeting all 4 sides
Answered20 May 2026
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Centaur Roofing Specialists

Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Whitby
Jericho from Centaur Roofing Specialists. The best fix is to call us to come and check to see which type of skylight it is and to see if the skylight has the proper flashing or proper sealing kit installed with it. We normally reseal the glass to the frame and reseal the frame of the skylight. What type of skylight do you have? Is it a velux skylight with a flashing kit installed wrong by the last roofer to touch it, is it a curb mounted skylight with flashing around it ie it has a front dormer flashing, step flashings covered with cloak flashing on the side with a skylight back pan or is the skylight a low profile self flashing cheap skylight with ice & watershield installed on the 2 sides and upper back side with a low profile metal back pan on it?
Answered27 May 2026
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