04/29/2026
A beautiful Before and After!
For this home in the Walnutport area, our team removed an aging skylight, framed the opening, and installed GAF - Roofing Timberline HDZ shingles in Hickory, giving the roof a clean, durable, and long‑lasting finish.
A lot of homeowners ask us whether skylights need to be replaced when a roof is replaced. The short answer: it’s highly recommended, and here’s why it matters:
It helps to save on labor costs
Replacing a skylight while the roof is already being worked on is far more cost‑effective than doing it later as a standalone project.
It prevents future leaks!
Older skylights often fail before a new roof does. If a skylight starts leaking years later, it can compromise the brand‑new roofing system around it, leading to repairs that could have been avoided.
It matches the lifespan of the roof and the skylight
Roofs typically last 30+ years, while skylights often last 10–20 years. Installing a new roof around an old skylight means the skylight will likely fail first, creating unnecessary headaches and potential water damage.
It ensures proper integration
A skylight isn’t just a window! It’s actually a structural opening in your roof, and should be treated as such. Replacing it during a reroof ensures the flashing, sealing, and roofing materials all work together as one watertight system.
At Paul Wright Roofing, our team has decades of experience replacing and integrating skylights so they perform beautifully and reliably for the long haul. Whether you’re removing a skylight or upgrading to a new one, we make sure it’s done right the first time.
