One of the most effective yet affordable ways of regulating light as well as heat in your home is the installation of skylights. Whether you want to add some additional heat into your home, or if it is too hot in your office, skylights are the way to go and regulate that. However, apart from putrefied roof flashings and dented roofing components, improper window sealing is one of the causes of house leaks. This is why regular maintenance and cleaning of your skylights should be a routine task if they ought to appear top notch and last longer. Thus, below are some tips on what to avoid and what to do during skylight installation, which include sealing, cleaning and maintenance.     

Ensure that your window is clean first

Before you embark on the installation, it is vital to clean your skylight window first. Make certain that you have cleared off all the debris and dirt. Using a stiff bristled hard brush is recommended in the entire cleaning process. In addition, ensure that all the broken sealants are removed too.

Avoid improper faulty installations

One way to ensure that your skylights are in the best possible condition is approaching professional companies for the installation process. This is because faulty skylight installation will ultimately lead to windows, which give you a hard time when closing and opening. In addition, they will not close securely enough. You have to ensure that all the components are installed appropriately and the windows fastened well. Unless this is done, unfastened windows generally permit moisture to remain in the barren spaces leading to damages, and need for a reinstallation.

Go for quality sealants

It is essential to ensure that you go for quality sealants, which are up to the job. If possible, avoid generic sealants and adhesives that are not fit for the work. Instead, make certain that the installation company goes for high quality sealants such as urethane and silicone roofing cements.

Inspect the window edges

It is vital to inspect your window edges from time to time. This is because, though sometimes, the sealants are in excellent condition, the leaking still takes place. Ensure that the flashing is proper, and that the parts where the skylight windows meet the ceiling are in perfect condition.

These are areas where leakages can be found. In addition, understand that low-pitched roofs end up experiencing more water leaks as their water drainage is not as effective as in the case of high-pitched roofs.

Patch seals and cements

It is essential to ensure that the flashing regions around the skylight windows are sealed appropriately. In addition, ensure that the shingles are pushed down around the regions where the skylight's flashing meets your home's roof. What is more, make sure that the team handling the installation of the skylights applies enough roofing cement to all the overlaps and shingles. As discussed earlier, make sure the cement and the other sealants used are top-notch and of the best possible quality. Pay maximum attention to the edges of the regions as well as they play a vital role in ensuring that your home and skylights are not damaged by water, which leads to leakages.