How to Maintain Rooflights for Long-Lasting Performance
How to Maintain Rooflights for Long-Lasting Performance
Whether you call them rooflights, skylights, roof lanterns or roof windows they're an ideal way to bring more natural light into your residential or commercial space. While most rooflights are extremely durable that is not to say they are completely maintenance-free. In this post, the experts at Rooflights & Roof Lanterns will guide you through some simple maintenance steps you can take to ensure your rooflights stand the test of time.
Rooflight Maintenance Tips to Ensure Long-Lasting Performance
Take these tips to heart to ensure a long life for your new rooflights.
Clean them on a regular basis
Rooflights are windows, and like the rest of the windows in your home, they will eventually need cleaning. Most manufacturers recommend cleaning rooflights at least twice a year. You won't have to use any kind of special detergents or equipment. You may, however, want to have them cleaned by a pro that is used to working at height.
Inspect them while cleaning them
While the rooflights are being cleaned inspect them for any damage from falling or wind-blown debris. If you have a professional clean them ask them to take note of any signs of damage or wear and tear. By addressing minor issues without delay you can keep them from growing into major issues.
Keep the area around the rooflight clear
Fallen leaves, branches and airborne debris has a habit of accumulating around rooflights on flat or nearly flat roofs. While inspecting the rooflights make sure you clear away any such debris as it could impede proper draining of the roof which could lead to water damage.
Keep an eye out for condensation
A little condensation on a rooflight is fairly normal and the result of temperature differences between the interior and exterior environments. But if you notice persistent condensation on a rooflight it may mean that the room is not being properly ventilated. In some cases that's as easy to fix as opening the rooflight now and then.
Consider replacing old rooflights
Nothing lasts forever, including rooflights. If your rooflights are 20+ years old and are beginning to show signs of wear and tear, consider replacing them with new rooflights with state-of-the-art thermal insulation and UV protection.
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Rooflights are durable but not indestructible. If you have questions about maintaining our rooflights get in touch with the team at Rooflights & Roof Lanterns by calling 020 8087 2004 during normal business hours.
- Josh Hartim
