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Reflection rv 337rls12/17/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() One screw completely missed the plastic flange and went right in the roof, and one screw cracked the corner of the flange (Photo below). Some of the screws were punched all the way through the skylight flange. There were 19 screws that were used to hold the skylight in place (kind of). No matter how careful I was, the roofing material was stretched and bubbled where the old lap sealant was attached. I was surprised how pliable the sealant was after 4-1/2 years. ![]() If using tools on the membrane, you want to be very careful to keep from damaging the membrane. Then, I was able to very carefully use my fingers and a putty knife to remove the sealant from the roofing membrane. Step 1 - I used a dull chisel to remove the old lap sealant from the flange of the existing skylight. Removal and replacement was not too tough and took about two hours to do one. So I was able to find a dark tinted skylight on-line that fit the existing opening very well. I also tried using foam cushions and shades to control the heat and light with minimal success. I tried putting a tinted film on the inner dome in the past, and it caused unintended consequences due to the heat that was trapped between the inner and outer dome. The clear skylights are quite problematic in the Arizona sunshine. Over the years, I've tried to deal with the amount of light and heat that enters through the skylights. So I determined that it was time to tackle replacement. While performing roof maintenance last week, I noticed that our two skylights are starting to yellow due to UV light and age. ![]()
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