New Skylight Installation

Installing a new skylight is an important investment you are making in your home, so you want to plan to maximize the benefits according to the purpose of this new feature.

A new skylight will not just require to cut the roof and install new shingles. It is an involved process that requires exacts measures and attention to details.

With over sixteen years of experience installing skylights, the professional installation team at JCY Roofing can help you make the right choice for all of the factors affecting energy efficiency and execution:

Directional Placement

An optimal skylight directional placement will be determined by reason or main use of the skylight. If you want constant cool illumination then a North-facing skylight is the most appropriate. If you want to maximize the heat transfer in both the winter and summertime, a South-facing skylight is recommended.

Glazing Materials

The translucent part of a skylight can be plastic or glass. Depending on the

Size of the Room

The optimal size for your Rochester Skylight is determined by the size of your room and the number of windows, according to the Department of Energy. As a rule of thumb, skylights in rooms with many windows should not exceed 5% of the floor space. If the room you are placing the skylight in does not have many windows, your skylight can be up to 15% of the room’s floor space.