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How RoofPRO Replaced a Failing Skylight in Arnold, MD Before It Caused Serious Damage

When an Arnold, MD homeowner noticed their skylight was showing signs of age, RoofPRO caught the problem at exactly the right time. The glass seal was failing, parts of the frame were coming loose, and water was beginning to enter the frame. Discover how RoofPRO removed the old skylight, installed a Velux Deck-Mounted FS Fixed Skylight with a new flashing kit, and finished the surrounding area with Owens Corning Supreme Estate Gray shingles before the damage had a chance to reach the drywall and wood framing below.

What Problem Did the Homeowner Face?

The existing skylight on this Arnold home had reached the end of its useful life. The glass seal had begun to fail, allowing water to enter the frame, and portions of the frame itself were coming loose. Left unaddressed, a failing skylight like this typically leads to water damage in the drywall and wood framing surrounding the opening. In this case, RoofPRO was able to identify the deterioration and replace the skylight before that damage occurred, saving the homeowner from a significantly more involved and costly project.

How Did RoofPRO Solve the Problem?

RoofPRO removed the old skylight and the shingles around its base to access the full opening and install the new system correctly from the ground up. The work included:

• Removal of the failing skylight and surrounding shingles to expose the full deck opening.
• Installation of new ice and water shield underlayment around the frame of the new skylight to create a watertight transition between the skylight and the roof deck.
• Installation of a new Velux flashing kit designed specifically for the FS Fixed Skylight to ensure a proper, manufacturer-approved seal at every edge.
• Installation of the new Velux Deck-Mounted FS Fixed Skylight.
• Reinstallation of Owens Corning Supreme Estate Gray three-tab shingles to complete the surrounding roofline.

What Made the Velux FS Fixed Skylight the Right Fit for This Home?

The Velux Deck-Mounted FS Fixed Skylight is designed to integrate directly into the roof deck with a low-profile frame that sits flush with the surrounding shingles. Paired with the Velux flashing kit and ice and water shield underlayment, every component of the installation is engineered to work together as a complete system. This matters at a penetration like a skylight, where the transition between the frame and the surrounding roof surface is the most vulnerable point. Using matched Velux components alongside proper underlayment eliminates the weak points that cause older skylights to fail.

How Did This Project Help the Homeowner Reduce Risk and Long-Term Costs?

Acting before the damage spread made a significant difference in the scope and cost of this project:

• Eliminated the failure point: Replacing the skylight before the seal fully failed meant no water damage to the drywall or wood framing surrounding the opening.
• Upgraded the full assembly: The deteriorating frame and failing glass seal were fully removed and replaced with a new system built to last.
• Protected the interior: Ice and water shield around the new frame provides a layer of protection that the original installation likely never had.
• Long-term value: Owens Corning Supreme Estate Gray shingles blend seamlessly with the existing roofline, leaving no visible trace of the roof repair area.

Could Your Home Have the Same Problem?

Skylights are one of the most overlooked components on a residential roof. Most homeowners don’t inspect them until a leak has already shown up on the ceiling below. If your skylight is more than fifteen years old, or if you are noticing any fogging between the glass panes, visible deterioration around the frame, or soft spots in the surrounding ceiling, it is worth having a professional evaluate it before the damage works its way into your home’s structure.