Show Homeowners Reroofing is the Best Time to Get Skylights Installed
Many homeowners want to get skylights installed in their homes. But finding the best time to do it can be a challenge. As a roofer or contractor, this is an opportunity to step in and share some tips on when to get skylights installed. Like with any roofing application, the best time to get work completed is in the summer. This reduces the chance of inclement weather postponing the work.
Another factor to consider is what other improvements or replacements the homeowner is thinking about. Of all the projects to review, replacing the roof would be an ideal scenario that goes hand in hand with getting skylights installed. This would reduce the number of times people disrupt the homeowner. It also reduces the number of trips a contractor has to take to a job site. Callbacks are mitigated as well because the skylight has been installed on the roof deck and flashed properly. While these are just a few reasons, there are several more upsides to installing skylights during a reroofing.
Cheaper for the Homeowner and Bigger Profit Margins for the Roofer
If a homeowner wanted to complete a roofing project and skylight installation separately, they would have to pay for each one individually. Most contractors would charge extra for this scenario. Since the shingles would already be installed, they would have to be removed before the skylights could be installed. It would also mean a separate trip to the home. A cost that would have to be passed along to the homeowner as well. When skylights are installed during reroofing, a lot of these double costs disappear. This also shows that as a contractor, you have their best interest at heart while giving the homeowner a sense of getting a deal.
According to data accumulated by The Kantar Group, installing skylights during a reroofing could potentially boost profits by 25% for a roofer or contractor. This is possible because VELUX Skylight Systems provides homeowners with a complete daylighting solution. With all components included, this simplifies decision-making, making it easier to add them to projects while reducing post-purchase regret for homeowners. Since the skylight system has the shades installed, and pre-engineered flashing is shipped with the skylight, installations are faster, easier, and more consistent.
Getting Skylights Installed During a Reroofing Aligns Warranties
When installed correctly, roofing material and skylights are covered by manufacturers’ warranties. However, installing skylights can void a roof warranty if not done correctly. Just like installing a new roof around existing skylights can compromise them. Installing skylights during a reroofing guarantees a combined warranty that offers more complete protection for both the roof and the skylights. Having a contractor to handle both of these projects ensures that any issues that arise are covered. This is ideal, rather than having to determine if an issue was the result of the skylight or the roof installation.
VELUX has Guides and Brochures to Show Homeowners
For those homeowners still on the fence, we have skylight guides, brochures, and catalogs to help with their decision. They are free and ready to download. They can be printed out and given to the homeowner or used during consultations. They are loaded with information on skylights, when to replace them, and other factors that may need to be considered, such as size and type. Design and Product Advisors are also available for homeowner consultations.
For contractors who need skylight installation assistance, we provide hands-on, in-classroom, and on-the-job training available in select areas. Our skylight experts can walk contractors and roofers through every step of the installation. They will ensure the final product is weather-tight and covered by our industry-leading 10-year warranty.
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