Dryco Skylights, Inc.


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SKYLIGHT TERMINOLOGY


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  1. L frame curb mount skylight: aluminum frame, acrylic
    dome(s) skylight that requires a curb above the roof to mount
    on. Outside wood curb dimension required to order skylight.

  2. Self-flashing skylight: aluminum frame, acrylic dome(s)
    skylight that installs over flush opening in the roof. Inside
    opening dimension required to order skylight.

  3. Replacement domes: A damaged dome may be removed from
    most aluminum frame skylights & replaced with a new dome.
    Dimensions required are: length, width, height & flap lid
    width of dome.

  4. Bottom frame: Aluminum frame that support the domes, has
    condensation gutter & weep holes to drain any moisture to the
    outside of skylight.

  5. Retaining frame: Aluminum angle that goes over dome lip &
    fastens to bottom frame to secure dome to bottom frame.

  6. Curb: A wood box built above the roof & flashed to set a
    curb mount type skylight on.

  7. Flashing: Sheet metal that extends from top of wood curb
    down the side bent at 90 degrees to extend at least 6" under
    roofing material. May be step flashed with each layer of
    shinges up sides.

  8. Tunnel: Opening that extends from roof to ceiling to allow
    light into house from skylight.

 
 
 
 
 
 


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