Skylights

Skylights that don’t become leaks

A skylight is either a clean upgrade or a recurring headache.
There is rarely a middle ground.

The difference is not the glass.
The difference is integration.

A skylight is a penetration through the roof system.
If flashing, underlayment, fastening, and water pathways are not handled correctly, water eventually finds the weak point.

United Patriot Contracting installs skylights as part of a complete roofing envelope.
The goal is daylight and ventilation without turning the roof into a maintenance problem.

Most skylight “problems” are installation problems

When homeowners say skylights leak, they often blame the unit.
In practice, failure most commonly begins at the transition details.

Flashing that is incomplete or mis-layered allows capillary intrusion.
Underlayment that is cut or terminated incorrectly creates a hidden pathway.

Improper integration at shingles and step flashing creates pooling points.
Seasonal movement then opens micro-gaps that become leaks.

A skylight must be treated like a water-management junction.
That means correct sequencing and correct layering.

The roof has to be built to shed water around the opening

Water does not need a big hole to cause damage.
It needs a persistent path.

A properly integrated skylight sheds water away from the opening.
The roof continues to behave like a roof.

United Patriot Contracting focuses on the details that control water.
Flashing, ice-and-water protection where appropriate, and transitions that remain stable through seasonal movement.

Light, ventilation, and comfort must be intentional

A skylight changes how a room feels.
It can brighten a space, improve airflow, and reduce reliance on artificial light.

But placement matters.
Glare, heat gain, and unwanted exposure can make a skylight feel like a mistake.

United Patriot Contracting helps homeowners think through placement and function.
Which room benefits, what direction the skylight faces, and how it will actually be used.

The goal is comfort, not novelty.

Warranty protection that covers the work

Manufacturers warranty the skylight unit.
They do not warranty the roof integration details.

For that reason, every skylight installation includes a written 2-year workmanship warranty.
This covers the installation and integration work that determines whether the skylight stays dry.

A skylight should be invisible in operation

A properly installed skylight should not be “managed.”
No tar patches, no recurring caulk cycles, no ceiling stains, no anxiety every time it rains.

United Patriot Contracting installs skylights to deliver the benefit without the downside.
If you want daylight without risk, start with a walkthrough.

Service area

United Patriot Contracting serves homeowners across Suffolk County.