| A skylight can be an excellent feature in any | | | | the 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 take | | | | running 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 you | | | | level at both the upper and lower sides of |
| would like to do, you will need to decide on | | | | the 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 you | | | | flashings. This is an important part of the |
| consider carefully how this is going to | | | | job 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 manufacturer | | | | into the shape of the tiles. |
| carefully. | | | | |
| | | | Once flashings are in place, replace the |
| Remember that you are about to put a hole in | | | | tiles. This may involve cutting the tiles. |
| your roof, so be prepared for any unforseen | | | | Once this is done you are finished with the |
| circumstances. Have a tarpaulin and some rope | | | | outside 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 the | | | | ceiling. Measure your plasterboard carefully |
| inside, ensuring that it fits alongside the | | | | and nail it into place. Once this is done |
| existing ceiling joists. Now get up on the | | | | apply joining cement for an even finish. |
| roof, taking all your tools and equipment | | | | Metal angles can help strengthen joins and |
| with you. You do not want to waste valuable | | | | give a straight line to work with. Once you |
| time going back and forward fetching | | | | have 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 of | | | | Your new skylight will bring natural light |
| your position, cut the battens and then the | | | | and a feeling of warmth to your home. |
| rafters as required. Finally saw the hole in | | | | |