AUCKLAND SKYLIGHTS

Why every skylight replacement should not automatically be a Velux. As an independent installer who specifies all brands, one of the biggest issues we see in the industry is homeowners being sold a “standard replacement” without considering the existing skylight brand, skylight and roof type, framing layout and cost to homeowner. If your current skylight is a different brand, or homemade, using fixed Velux sizing can sometimes create major extra costs: • Full reframing • Rebu

Common Roof Problem: Leaking Blind Rivets Today we were on another roof for a body corporate customer in Auckland and came across a typical problem blind rivets leaking. If your roof or skylight is starting to drip during heavy rain, blind rivets may be the cause. These small fasteners are used widely across metal roofing, flashings, and skylights, but standard types aren’t designed to be completely watertight. At Auckland Skylights, we often find leaks caused by rivets that