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Skylight Leaks on Dallas Homes: Reseal, Reflash, or Replace
A wet skylight is not always a leak. Sometimes it is condensation. Knowing which one saves money.
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Leak or condensation?
Condensation shows on the glass on cool mornings and dries later. A leak shows after rain and stains the frame or ceiling around it.
Where skylights fail
Most leaks come from the flashing kit around the curb, not the glass. Older units may also have failed seals between panes.
Repair choices
Reflashing works if the unit is sound. If the skylight is old and the roof is being replaced, replacing both together avoids paying twice.
Common questions
- Can I just caulk the skylight?
- Caulk may slow a leak briefly. A proper flashing kit is the lasting fix.
- Should I remove the skylight?
- Some owners close it off during a re-roof. It is a design choice.