Our skilled roofing and skylight technicians are equipped to handle all aspects of skylight repair, ensuring a permanent and watertight solution:
- Skylight Flashing Repair and Replacement in Abbotsford: This is the most common repair. We remove old, damaged, or improperly installed flashing and replace it with a high-quality, continuous metal flashing system to create an impenetrable, watertight seal between the skylight frame and the roof material.
- Seal Failure and Fogging Repair: If the insulated glass unit seal has failed, causing condensation (fogging) between the panes, we can often replace just the glass unit, saving you the cost of a full skylight replacement.
- Frame and Curb Repair: We repair damaged wooden or metal skylight curbs and frames, addressing rot, corrosion, or structural cracks that can cause air leaks and water entry points.
- Gasket and Sealant Restoration: We replace worn-out perimeter gaskets and apply fresh, UV-resistant, professional-grade sealants to stop minor leaks and prevent future water intrusion around the unit.
- Leak Detection and Diagnostics: Using targeted water testing, we accurately determine whether the leak source is the flashing, the glass seal, or the skylight frame itself.
Our Skylight Repair Process: Precision Diagnostics and Watertight Execution
Our Abbotsford skylight repair process is specifically designed to eliminate leaks permanently. It begins with a meticulous leak source diagnostic. We never assume the location of the water source; instead, we systematically inspect the entire skylight assembly, the glass, the frame, and critically, the surrounding roof area and flashing. We often use controlled water testing to trace the leak path precisely, ensuring we address the true cause, which is frequently a failure in the integrated flashing system.
Once the cause is confirmed, our work shifts to targeted, expert repair. If the leak is due to failed flashing, we carefully remove the surrounding roofing materials (shingles, tile, etc.). We then remove the old, compromised flashing and install a brand-new, layered, and sealed flashing system, using best practices to ensure proper water diversion around the unit. If the glass seal has failed (fogging), we safely remove the old glass and install a new, energy-efficient, sealed glass unit that fits the existing frame perfectly. We always use durable, commercial-grade sealants and materials specifically designed for Abbotsford weather. Finally, we reinstall the roofing materials around the new or repaired flashing, ensuring a seamless, weather-tight tie-in to the rest of your roof. The result is a skylight that is not only leak-free but also looks and performs like new.
