Skylight
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Problematic Roof Designs
Architects and builders keep making the same mistakes when designing roofs
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Things You Do Not Need
And a few things you do
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There’s Rot in the Roof
An unvented low-slope roof is showing signs of water damage. What’s the best fix?
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Leak-Free Skylights
A peel-and-stick membrane under the flashing guarantees that the skylight won’t leak — ever
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The Pros and Cons of Skylights
Consider both when designing or fixing a home
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South-Facing Skylights: Threat or Menace?
Owners of sunrooms have developed a variety of ways to address their buyers’ regret
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Why I Hate, Hate, Hate Skylights
Skylights have a low R-value, provide cold surfaces for condensation, interfere with roof venting, and contribute to ice dams
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A Passivhaus-Certified Skylight Hits the U.S.
Triple-glazed Lamilux skylights get a Class A certification from the Passivhaus Institut in Germany
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A New Encyclopedia Article on Skylights
GBA Pro members have full access to dozens of informative articles in the GBA Encyclopedia
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Skylights
Skylights add natural light to building interiors