Skylight Low Slope Roof

For low slope or flat roofs the skylight typically is installed before the roof is finished.

Skylight low slope roof.

The recommended pitch for skylight installation on a flat roof for many skylight applications on flat roofs there should be a minimum pitch or fall of 0 6 in 12. This is enough to ensure that water will drain off the surface of the glass and avoid pooling. Curvetech glass or polycarbonate dome. Great for living rooms dining rooms and other rooms needing more light.

Also the curb s shaft can be shaped for different purposes. These new flat roof skylights are fitted in a pvc curb and topped with one of two covers. If the skylight is installed on a low slope roof the curb should be even taller to allow for 8 inches of flashing. With a velux flat roof skylight designed to meet the growing demand for skylights in homes with flat or low pitch roofs you can transform and improve virtually any space with daylight.

When using manufacturer produced curbs that aren t tall enough the roofing professional will have to extend the curb. Most installations are deck mount in which the skylight attaches directly to the roof deck or curb mount in which the skylight utilizes a curb consisting of 2 by 4 inch or 2 by 6 inch nominal lumber or prefabricated metal.