Skylight Installation in Oklahoma City, OK

A skylight done right is a 25-year asset. A skylight done wrong is a leak waiting for the next storm. The difference is entirely in the flashing and the deck preparation, not in the skylight itself. We install Velux exclusively because their flashing kits, warranty, and field support are unmatched in the residential market.

Skylights work best in: north- and east-facing slopes (less direct UV degradation of the seal), interior rooms with minimal natural light, vaulted ceilings where a light shaft is short, and bathrooms where ventilating skylights solve moisture problems alongside the light.

Skylights work poorly in: south-facing slopes in OKC unless you're using fixed-pane Velux Active with auto-shade (the heat gain is otherwise punishing in summer), low-pitch roofs under 4:12 (drainage issues), and homes with active hail-claim history (the carrier may decline coverage on skylights as part of the claim).

1. 1 Structural opening cut to manufacturer rough-opening dimensions, with header and trimmer reinforcement per code
2. 2 Deck preparation — sheathing flush, no high spots, ice-and-water shield wrapped into the opening
3. 3 Velux flashing kit installed per manufacturer instructions (this is non-negotiable — generic flashing is the #1 leak source on aftermarket skylight installs)
4. 4 Skylight unit set, leveled, and fastened per manufacturer torque specs
5. 5 Roof-side: shingles cut and woven into the flashing kit so water sheds over each layer correctly
6. 6 Interior side: light shaft framed, drywalled, and finished to match adjacent ceiling
7. 7 Final water test before the homeowner walkthrough

For rooms where a full skylight is more expensive or structurally complex than warranted, Velux Sun Tunnel reflective tubes deliver natural light at a fraction of the install cost. We install both — sometimes the right answer for a hallway is a sun tunnel, not a skylight.