The stars are a wondrous creation that most of us can only marvel at. They shine every night, inspiring humans to name shapes and patterns that they see regularly with such luminescent names such as Orion, Cassiopeia, Gemini, and Canis Major. These patterns in stars, known as constellations, have even inspired myths and legends (or myths and legends have inspired constellations, however you want to view it). Their beauty is captivating, and we love to stare at the stars.

Many people stare at the stars by installing skylights and/or windows in their roofs. This allows them to lay in bed at night, and enjoy the light show comfortably. Throw in some shooting stars (a.k.a. meteors), and the night couldn’t be more perfect.

But how do skylights affect roofing?  Texas Star Roofing  in Plano, Texas, will examine that question and more in this blog post. We specialize in commercial and residential roof repair and roof replacement services. Contact us today to get started!

Skylights are in essence windows in your roof. Their main purpose is to let in light, which was very important in the days before electricity was commonplace. Nowadays, they add light, but they also add an aesthetic value to your home as well.

As we stated earlier, skylights are essentially covered holes in your roof. When you have holes in your roof, even if sealed, you have the potential for leaks. Texas Star Roofing in Plano, Texas, offers the following advice for skylight installations.

Texas Star Roofing  in Plano wants to emphasize that the key to skylight installation is ensuring no leaks occur in, near, or around your skylight. Not only can leaks drip into your home, becoming a pain, but leaks can affect the structural integrity of your entire roof, leading to costly roof repairs.

When having skylights installed in your roof, a professional roofer should do the job. Flashing needs to be installed around the skylight and proper sealants used. One of the consequences of a poorly installed skylight can be the build-up of condensation in between the glass panes of your skylight. This can be caused by many factors, including poor quality of glass, a broken seal, or other problems with the flashing and components around the skylight. This condensation can leak either into your home or into your roof and should be inspected by your local roofing company, Texas Star Roofing in Plano.

Texas Star Roofing has over 20 years of residential and commercial roof installations, roof repairs, and roof maintenance in the greater Dallas area. We take pride in what we do and always put our customers’ needs first. We offer dozens of roofing materials to choose from so you can customize your residential or commercial roof how you see fit, from the style to the color. We offer free roofing inspections since many people don’t know where to begin when it comes to roofing, so have no idea what could be wrong (if anything) with their residential roofs. When you partner with us, you can rest assured you are getting the best roofing service for the best price.

Texas Star Roofing is the best local roofer in Dallas. We can offer advice on roofing materials, roofing styles, and skylight placement. We understand you are relying on us, your expert roofers. We will answer all of your questions and explain all of our roofing methods, as well as why we are doing what we are doing. Know that you can call us anytime to ask anything. We love hearing from our customers!  Call today for all your roofing needs!