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Skylights Toronto. Velux skylights flat roof installation.

2011-04-09T16:49:37Z

Last fall, we installed 7 Velux skylights along with our two ply modified bitumen SBS flat roofing system for our client in Cabbagetown, Toronto. We performed 2 new manual venting curb mounted skylight installations and installed 5 other fixed and electric venting curb mounted skylights into an existing A–frame box to which we made modifications. Here you see the installation including all necessary skylight carpentry by our Velux Certified Installers employees.

Our Cabbagetown,Toronto client had an existing skylights box with some skylights that were clearly showing their age and were made of plastic. See the image gallery below. We made modifications to this A-frame box which allowed us to install 5 new Velux skylights. The skylights installed were,

2 Velux VCE Electric Venting Curb Mounted Skylights

3 Velux FCM Fixed Curb Mounted Skylights.

Since, we were installing our two ply modified flat roofing system with 1.5 inch poly-iso insulation, it was a good time to add two more skylights to the roof. The client decided to have us install

2 Velux VCM Manual Venting Curb Mounted Skylights.

We performed all necessary carpentry including framing and curb work. Please scroll down to the image gallery below.

Velux skylights installation on flat roof in Toronto

2010-09-21T02:56:48Z

Our Cabbagetown, Toronto clients were experiencing continuous condensation problems with the large 4 x 8' acrylic dome skylight on their flat roof. To solve this problem M&R Roofing fabricated a custom curb mount "A-shape" frame for their flat roof and mounted two 4 x 4' Velux glass skylights.

Many downtown Toronto homes feature large scale acrylic dome skylights on their flat roofs. In some cases, these skylights can produce an enormous amount of condensation when the warm air that rises from within a home reaches the cold surface of a large skylight. The condensation problems are more likely to occur the larger the skylight. The problems are also more likely with acrylic then glass skylights because of the greater heat loss through the acrylic material. However, glass skylights installed on a flat roof must be installed on an appropriate slope to prevent heavy amounts of snow from mounting on the skylights. Therefore, acrylic skylights which are more likely to produce condensation problems but can be fabricated in a dome shape that fullfills this sloping function are a cheaper and more practical option for large scale flat roof skylight installations. Therefore a trade off exists.

After experiencing condensation problems for some time and attempting several unsuccesful solutions, our clients decided to install two 4 x 4' Velux glass skylights in place of the existing 4 x 8' acrylic dome skylight. In addition to eliminating the condensation problems our clients also wanted to find a solution for reducing the blazing heat that would result in their upper level rooms, especially during the summer months. To attend to this second issue our clients decided to install a (VCE) Velux electric venting curb mount skylight with Comfortplus glass and blackout blinds.

In order to install the Velux skylights according to the manufacturers sloping specifications, we had to fabricate a custom curb mount frame that met these specifications and also met other requirements. The frame was built such that it allows the two 4 x 4' skylights to sit next to each other in place of the existing 4 x 8 ' skylight. To prevent snow from mounting on top of the two skylights and to allow for proper curb mount installation we had fabricated an insulated tunnel in between the skylights. To eliminate potential condensation problems from the frame itself because of the height of the frame required for manufacturers sloping specifications, we insulated the entire frame appropriately. We then installed our two ply modified flat roofing system as shown in the above video.

Below is a photo and photo gallery of the finished product. This particular "A-shape" frame is a custom fabrication by M&R Roofing and another example of the extensive skill set and knowledge of our employees. If you are experiencing similar skylight condensation problems please contact us.

Velux roof skylight installation Oakville

2010-06-28T00:36:14Z

M&R Roofing is a certified Velux skylight installer. Here is a Velux deck mounted roof skylight installation we recently did in Oakville.

The video begins by showcasing the previous bad installation of a Velux roof skylight. Due to inappropriate installation the skylight was leaking, so the installer placed caulking everywhere he possibly could around the skylight. No skylight requires caulking for the install, especially not a Velux skylight. The skylight is designed to be water tight when properly installed. We then proceed to install a new Velux deck mounted fixed skylight according to manufacturer specifications. General descriptions of the installation steps are included in the video. If your skylight is leaking or you are interested in the installation of new skylights, please contact us. We can perform all the necessary carpentry to install your skylight.

Skylight install on Cabbagetown Toronto flat roof

2010-06-04T00:08:58Z

Before embarking on renovating the interior of her home, our Cabbagetown Toronto client appropriately decided to first replace her flat roof and also install a larger curb mounted skylight.

While stripping the existing roof we encountered the remains of a chimney underneath the membrane. The previous roofing contractor had torched rubber over the remaining few courses of brick from a disassembled chimney. These remaining bricks were dangerously sitting above the insulation and drywall from the ceiling as one can see from the image below.

We carefully removed the remaining brick and properly closed off the the open area by re sheeting it with new 5/8” plywood. This is an example of a contractor cutting corners to save time and thus limit labour costs. We also installed a Velux fixed curb mounted skylight (FCM) by building a curb with the appropriate sloping. Our client can now proceed with her interior repairs with a piece of mind that her roof won’t leak anytime soon or bricks fall down through the ceiling. Scroll down to see entire image gallery.

Toronto asphalt shingles, cedar mansard and slate roof featured in Globe and Mail

2010-03-30T21:48:33Z

Not long ago in the Friday, February 19, 2010 edition of the Globe and Mail’s Real Estate section the home of a past client was featured as the Resale Homes: Home of the Week represented by our friend Richard Silver of Bosley Real Estate. Last summer M&R Roofing completed various roofing work at the Edwardian home on 52 Amelia Street in Cabbagetown.

The large detached home required a complete replacement of the main roof for which our clients decided to go with the Certainteed Landmark 30 year shingle in Colonial Slate colour. This colour of shingle was the best match for the slate tiles we placed on the front porch. The rear two-car garage roof was replaced with matching Colonial Slate shingles. To add character to the front of the home we replaced the front porch with 10 x 20 inch unfading black slate tiles and finished all metal work in copper. The original cedar shingles on the front mansard were splitting and falling off and the fascia was rotten. We recommended our clients replace this front mansard with new cedar shingles which would both rejuvenate the front of the house and keep with the original design. Given the front mansard accounts for a large section of the front of the house, the new cedar definitely added a bold and refreshing look to our clients home.

Two rooms facing the rear of the home also featured 2 x 4 foot skylights which we believed were too small given the size of the rooms. Since the skylights were in need of replacing our clients decided to go with the Velux 4 x 4 foot electric venting curb mount skylights (VCE) with remote controls and black out blinds. The black out blinds were also remote controlled and allowed our clients to easily block out all of the city’s bright lights in their bedrooms during the night. To appropriately install these skylights we had to laminate the rafters around the skylights as shown in the image gallery below.

The new cedar shingles and slate tiles work on the front of the home adds character to the Cabbagetown home and neighbourhood and demands attention from people strolling down Amelia Street. It is a great example of how the presentation of a home can be improved without replacing the entire roof with slate tiles or cedar shingles. To view the Globe and Mail article in full view select the article in the image gallery.