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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


What thickness should I select for my new roof iron. Do I need to reflash my skylights?
Roof Gauge The gauge of a roof refers to the thickness of the roofing material. Here are some advantages of different roof gauges: 1....
Dec 4, 20232 min read


Why we need to ventilate the roof cavity.
Recent passive house adaptations on existing houses have focussed on insulation in the home and installing double or triple glazing. In...
Dec 3, 20232 min read


Natural Lighting - Skylights, Roof Access, Ventilation, Climate mitigation at work
Today we had a customer reach out about natural light in her bathroom - available options being either sun tunnels (more affordable) or...
Jul 9, 20232 min read


Replacing or Repairing Old Skylights?
One of the questions homeowners ask #AucklandSkylights is about the pros and cons of repairing and replacing skylights. Can you improve...
Jan 22, 20233 min read
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