Chimney and flashing leaks
Leaks around the chimney stack
Newton County, Georgia
Skylight replacement in Newton County
Skylights reach a point where reflashing is not enough — a rotted frame, a failed sealed unit with moisture between the panes, or a unit old enough that compatible flashing is no longer made. Replacement is roof work as much as window work, because the flashing kit and its relationship to the surrounding courses is what keeps water out. A new unit fitted with old or improvised flashing leaks exactly like the one it replaced.
What the job involves
- Assessment of the opening, curb and surrounding decking
- New unit fitted with the manufacturer's matched flashing kit
- Correct stepping of flashing into the surrounding courses
- Internal reveal made good
Signs you need it
- Moisture trapped between the panes of the glazing
- Rot in the frame or the surrounding curb
- Repeated leaks despite the flashing having been addressed
Why roofs fail in Newton County
Newton County sits in the metro Atlanta hail and wind corridor. Spring storm season here does two kinds of damage, and only one of them is obvious. Straight-line wind lifts shingle tabs, breaks the seal strip underneath, and drops them back down looking untouched — the roof then leaks in the next storm from a spot that shows nothing from the ground. Hail does the other kind, bruising the mat under the granules so the shingle fails months later. Housing stock across Newton County skews newer and denser than most of the state, which means a lot of architectural asphalt in the 10-to-20-year band where the seal strip is past its best but the roof is nowhere near replacement.
Questions about skylight replacement in Newton County
Can I replace just the glass?
On some units yes, where the sealed unit is a serviceable part and the frame is sound. On older or sealed-frame models the whole unit is the replacement item.
Does the roof need work at the same time?
The courses around the opening have to be lifted and reinstated regardless, so it is worth checking the surrounding area while access is there. On an older roof it is often sensible to do both together.
Other roofing work in Newton County
Skylight leaks
Water around a roof window
Storm damage leaks
Leaks appearing after wind or hail
Soffit and fascia repair
The boards behind the gutter
Decking replacement
The sheathing under the shingles
Underlayment replacement
The secondary barrier under the covering
Describe what you are seeing
You will get a straight answer on whether Newton County needs someone out today or whether it can wait — before anyone quotes you for anything.
Call (229) 592-0097