Skylight Replacement After A Hail Storm

Two new Velux Skylights and new flashing installed in Bloomington IL

The past year, Central Illinois was filled with some very intense hail storms. Many homeowners that receive insurance money to replace hail damage find themselves asking, “My skylight doesn’t look damaged and isn’t leaking, should I still replace it?”

The answer is always “Yes!”

Here’s why: Your roof is somewhat built to accept and resist impact, your skylight isn’t. More specifically your skylight seals are not. While the seals might not be leaking it doesn’t mean they have not been compromised and might in the near future.

Velux, a leading manufacturer in the window and skylight industry, issued a letter on the topic. This letter can be used to persuade your insurance company to release the funds for replacement skylights after a hailstorm.

Velux letter about replacing skylights after a hail storm
Velux letter about replacing skylights after a hail storm

 

If you are curious about Velux Skylights and Sun Tunnels, Project Manager Nick Coyle talks about both in the below videos.

Click here to be taken to our Website page on Skylights and Sun Tunnels

Click here to request an estimate to replace Skylights.

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