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Installing A Skylight

A skylight can be an excellent feature in anythe  plasterboard.
home. It is a wonderful solution to
improving the lighting situation in a dark,Beware of any electrical cabling which may be
drab room. This kind of project will takerunning  through  your  work  area.
some careful planning, however, to ensure
that  it is the right solution for your home.Place your skylight into position and fix it
to the framing. Check that the skylight is
Once you have decided that this is what youlevel at both the upper and lower sides of
would like to do, you will need to decide onthe  frame.
the size and positioning of your skylight.
There are many styles possible; tubular,Depending on your particular style of
round dome, square dome, segmented pyramid,skylight you will now need to install the
modular pyramid. It is important that youflashings. This is an important part of the
consider carefully how this is going tojob because; if these are installed
affect  the  design  and  look  of your home.incorrectly you will experience leaking.
Flashing can be moulded into place using a
If you are purchasing a pre-made skylight,soft wooden block to gently beat the metal
follow the instructions from the manufacturerinto  the  shape  of  the  tiles.
carefully.
Once flashings are in place, replace the
Remember that you are about to put a hole intiles. This may involve cutting the tiles.
your roof, so be prepared for any unforseenOnce this is done you are finished with the
circumstances. Have a tarpaulin and some ropeoutside  part  of  the  job.
on hand, just in case you are held up for any
reason.Now you will need to fit plaster board into
the rebate between the skylight and the
Mark the position of the skylight from theceiling. Measure your plasterboard carefully
inside, ensuring that it fits alongside theand nail it into place. Once this is done
existing ceiling joists. Now get up on theapply joining cement for an even finish.
roof, taking all your tools and equipmentMetal angles can help strengthen joins and
with you. You do not want to waste valuablegive a straight line to work with. Once you
time going back and forward fetchinghave finished your plastering sand, dry and
forgotten  tools.paint for a neat finish on the inside of your
new  skylight.
Locate the position of your skylight and
begin removing tiles. When you are sure ofYour new skylight will bring natural light
your position, cut the battens and then theand a feeling of warmth to your home.
rafters as required. Finally saw the hole in



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