Valley leaks
Where two roof slopes meet
Troy, Ohio
Skylight replacement in Troy
Skylights reach a point where reflashing is not enough — a rotted frame, a failed sealed unit with moisture between the panes, or a unit old enough that compatible flashing is no longer made. Replacement is roof work as much as window work, because the flashing kit and its relationship to the surrounding courses is what keeps water out. A new unit fitted with old or improvised flashing leaks exactly like the one it replaced.
What the job involves
- Removal of the existing unit and flashing
- Assessment of the opening, curb and surrounding decking
- New unit fitted with the manufacturer's matched flashing kit
- Correct stepping of flashing into the surrounding courses
Signs you need it
- Moisture trapped between the panes of the glazing
- Rot in the frame or the surrounding curb
- Repeated leaks despite the flashing having been addressed
Why roofs fail in Troy and Miami County
Troy gets the full range — freeze-thaw cycling through winter, severe convective storms with hail and straight-line wind in spring and summer, and enough temperature swing between them to work every joint on the roof loose. Freeze-thaw is the quiet one: water finds a hairline gap in flashing, freezes overnight, expands, and opens it slightly wider, repeating through a Miami County winter until a joint that was watertight in October is leaking by March. Spring brings the loud damage, and derechos have put straight-line wind through this region at speeds that take ridge caps and whole shingle courses. Housing stock here is older than average, which means a lot of roofs where the flashing has already been through several decades of that cycle.
Troy has a population of about 26,305, and the housing stock here sets the pattern for what fails first on a roof.
Questions about skylight replacement in Troy
Can I replace just the glass?
On some units yes, where the sealed unit is a serviceable part and the frame is sound. On older or sealed-frame models the whole unit is the replacement item.
Does the roof need work at the same time?
The courses around the opening have to be lifted and reinstated regardless, so it is worth checking the surrounding area while access is there. On an older roof it is often sensible to do both together.
Other roofing work in Troy
Flashing replacement
The metal that seals every joint
Decking replacement
The sheathing under the shingles
Tile roof repair
Concrete and clay tile
Chimney repair and repointing
Crown, cap and masonry
Roof cleaning and moss removal
Algae streaking and moss growth
Describe what you are seeing
You will get a straight answer on whether Troy needs someone out today or whether it can wait — before anyone quotes you for anything.
Call (706) 696-1888