Importance of Skylight Care
Skylights can be a wonderful feature in most commercial buildings. They bring additional natural light into your environment, making spaces and rooms feel more spacious, expansive, and inviting. This increased natural light can also help decrease your energy costs.
Proper skylight installation, regular maintenance, and repairs done the right way are all equally important in extending the life of your skylights. For quality results, we recommend contracting professional and certified technicians to perform the tasks.
Five Skylight Maintenance & Repair Tips
1. Cleaning
Like any window surface, your skylights will occasionally need to be cleaned. You will get the best results if you avoid D.I.Y. Contact a professional glazing contractor such as JRB Services to do the job.
2. Leak Inspection
Leaks are the most common skylight maintenance and repair issue. JRB professionals will check the drywall around the skylight for any evidence of leaks, including staining or bulging. The majority of skylight-related leaks are caused by a problem with the flashing.
3. Glass Inspection
Skylights can crack or break from the impact of falling branches, windblown debris, or other accidents. If you notice any cracks, this is another repair best left to an experienced contractor.
4. Gear Check
Some skylights may be opened to allow fresh air circulation. Whether they are operated by a motor or by hand, the gears that raise and lower the skylight can jam or fail. Now is a good time to test the gears.
5. Motor Test
For skylights that are out-of-reach, motor-controlled shades are a great option. Like any motor, skylight motors need occasional maintenance and repair. Now is also a good time to make sure your shade’s motors are operating properly.
Hire An Experienced Glazing Contractor in Colorado
Many skylight repairs need to be handled by trained professionals, like the JRB team, who are ready to get the job done – and get it done right the first time.
JRB Services is a leading glass contractor, with experienced glaziers in roofing installation and repair and hundreds of satisfied customers. We only install the best products and our work is always guaranteed!
If you notice any issues with your skylights or you are experiencing any other glass issues, give us a call at +1 303-935-0933 and request a thorough inspection. We offer fast, friendly service and provide free estimates for all of your skylight or glazing repairs in Denver!