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How to Install and Flash a Tubular Skylight

October 05, 2016
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Flash the boot like any other roof penetration, and snap the tube into place—just make sure to align the hole between the ceiling joists...

 

Step by step:

  • Mark the roof between two ceiling joists
  • Turn the flashing piece upside down and mark the circle on the roof.
  • Cut the hole about an inch larger than the circle.
  • Nail the flashing to the roof deck, weaving it into the shingles. Use 4-5 nails per edge for wind resistance. Note: in areas with higher rainfall than LA, tuck the upper edge of the flashing under the roofing underlayment, shingle-style.
  • Spread  roofing cement along the top and side edges of the flashing.
  • Continue shingling around the flashing.
  • Apply silicone sealant to the light tube's interlocking collar.
  • Paint the exposed metal black or whatever color you desire.
  • Peel the plastic off the tube top.

 

—Eric Garcia is a roofing contractor in the LA area who posts a lot of videos to YouTube