2. Skylight Replacement

Finelines Glass Installations provides skylight replacement and new skylight glass services for residential and commercial projects. Skylights can bring valuable natural light into a space, but they also require careful consideration because they are installed in an exposed and safety-sensitive part of a building.

We work closely with the homeowner, contractor, designer, and project team to understand why the skylight is being replaced and to determine the appropriate replacement solution for the existing opening and project requirements.

Skylight Replacement

Existing skylights may require replacement because of age, failed insulated sealed units, condensation or fogging between panes, damaged glass, deterioration, water-related concerns, or changes to the building design.

For replacement projects, we review the existing condition and coordinate the required glass or skylight configuration with the contractor or homeowner before proceeding.

Choosing the Right Skylight

Not every skylight application is the same. The appropriate replacement can depend on the existing frame or skylight system, opening dimensions, glazing requirements, location, exposure, design intent, and applicable project requirements.

• Existing skylight and frame configuration
• Accurate opening dimensions
• Insulated sealed glass unit requirements
• Glass type and safety-glazing considerations
• Thermal and solar-performance requirements
• Interior and exterior appearance
• Roof and building conditions
• Manufacturer and system requirements
• Applicable building and safety requirements

Safety & Building-Code Considerations

Skylights are a critical building component and should not be treated simply as a standard piece of glass. The appropriate glazing, installation method, fall-protection considerations, and surrounding construction need to be evaluated for the specific application.

Finelines Glass Installations works with the contractor or homeowner to identify the appropriate skylight solution while taking safety requirements into consideration.

Depending on the project and jurisdiction, building-code requirements, permits, safety glazing requirements, or other professional review may apply. Requirements can vary by city and by the specific building and application.

Working With Contractors & Homeowners

We coordinate with contractors and homeowners to understand the project scope, existing conditions, approved design, and required skylight configuration. Where designers or other professionals are involved, we can coordinate the glass component with the overall project design.

Our objective is to make sure the selected skylight or insulated sealed unit is appropriate for the opening and is coordinated with the project before fabrication and installation.

Precise Measurement & Fabrication

Accurate measurements are essential for skylight replacement. Our team works from the existing opening and project requirements to establish the dimensions needed for fabrication or ordering.

We pay attention to the existing frame, glazing pocket, edge conditions, surrounding finishes, and installation requirements so the replacement can be properly coordinated with the existing construction.

Our Approach

Skylight work requires careful handling, preparation, installation, and finishing. Finelines Glass Installations focuses on accurate measurements, proper glass selection, careful installation, and coordination with the contractor or homeowner throughout the project.

Whether replacing a failed insulated sealed unit or installing a new skylight solution, we work toward a clean, durable, and properly coordinated finished installation.

Skylight requirements vary according to the building, location, glazing system, roof configuration, jurisdiction, and project scope. Applicable safety glazing, building-code, permit, structural, waterproofing, and installation requirements should be confirmed for each project with the contractor, qualified professionals, manufacturer, and authority having jurisdiction as applicable.