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Dome Skylights Repair or Replace?
Over time, acrylic or polycarbonate dome skylights can become brittle, leak around fixings, or lose clarity. What starts as a small drip can quickly damage insulation, ceilings, or stock and that’s where the right decision matters. Repair or replace? In many cases, replacement is the smarter long-term option. New-generation domes are UV-stabilised, energy-efficient, and designed to meet ongoing needs and requirements when the building was built. often they can be replaced by
Oct 161 min read


Dome vs Glass Skylights: Which Lets in More Light?
I was talking with a body corporate manager this week about there commercial building which prompted this article. They were looking at upgrading the skylights on there roof, and asked a question I have often heard at Auckland Skylights. Does a dome let in more light than a glass skylight? The answer depends on how you define more light. Both styles will brighten your interior beautifully but they work in very different ways. Capturing Light from Every Angle A dome skylight
Oct 103 min read


Why Blind Rivets Leak and How to Fix Them Auckland Skylights | Roof Maintenance & Leak Repair
Common Roof Problem: Leaking Blind Rivets Today we were on another roof for a body corporate customer in Auckland and came across a...
Oct 13 min read


From Hot Roofs to Hot Bodies: Why Housing Design, Tenant Health, and Property Owner and Landlord Responsibility Matters
Flat-roof and small‑cavity homes are more than just uncomfortable in summer, they’re a health, legal, and financial risk. Built...
Aug 303 min read
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