Skylight Installation
Residential
New York, NY
January 2026

Flat Roof Skylight Cut-In and Installation

Project Overview

This project involved cutting a new opening in a flat roof, constructing a skylight curb, and installing a pyramid-style skylight unit. The work included interior opening preparation, exterior roof integration, and sealing to ensure long-term weather protection and natural light delivery.

Analysis

Installing a skylight on a flat roof requires precise opening layout, proper curb construction, and reliable waterproofing to prevent leaks. The roof opening needed to be clean and square, with correct curb height to allow for flashing and membrane integration. Because flat roofs are highly sensitive to water intrusion, sealing details and transitions around the skylight were critical to the success of the installation.

Process

- Marked skylight location on flat roof - Cut roof opening and removed materials - Prepared interior opening and shaft - Constructed and installed skylight curb - Set skylight unit and secured in place - Applied flashing and waterproofing - Final inspection and cleanup

Outcome

The property now features a new skylight that brings natural light into the interior space while maintaining full roof integrity. The installation is securely sealed and integrated into the flat roofing system to provide long-term performance and leak resistance.

Project Details

Materials Used

- Pyramid-style skylight unit - Skylight curb and framing materials - Roofing membrane and flashing materials - Sealants and waterproofing compounds - Fasteners and structural supports

Methods & Techniques

- Laid out skylight location and dimensions - Cut roof opening and prepared interior shaft - Built and secured skylight curb - Installed skylight unit and secured to curb - Integrated flashing and roofing membrane - Sealed all perimeter transitions

Key Highlights

- New skylight opening cut into flat roof - Skylight curb construction and installation - Pyramid-style skylight unit installed - Proper flashing and waterproofing applied - Increased natural light with secure roof integration