Toms River Roofing Pros treats a skylight as a roofing job first and a daylight upgrade second. We cut the opening between rafters, frame a curb, and rebuild the deck so sheathing, ice-and-water shield, and shingle courses tie into the shaft correctly.
Step flashing, counter-flashing, and a continuous bead of sealant carry the waterproofing here, because that detail, not the glass, is what fails on humid rooftops near the bay. Building code also governs how the curb and header are framed.
Fixed skylights suit most Cape Cod cottages and 1950s ranches here, while vented skylights with solar-powered blinds push hot attic air out before it cooks the insulation. A sun tunnel from VELUX or Solatube brightens a hallway without a large opening.
