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Master Roof Plumbers, Roofrite, shares its secret

So. You've chosen the best looking skylight on the market for your metal roof. But did you get the best installation tip with that?

Did your installer suggest a custom made flashing? Probably not unless the installer is a licensed roof plumber with an eye for detail.

One of the biggest advantages of using a licensed roof plumber such as Roofrite for the installation of your Velux Skylights into a metal roof is that a roof plumber is able to custom make the flashings. The flashings are the pieces of folded metal that form a collar that then sits underneath and on top of the metal roof sheets around the skylight. Its function is to completely seal the Velux Skylight against water ingress.

What difference will it make to your Velux Skylight to have custom made flashings?

This is perhaps best demonstrated using visual images.

Velux Skylights with standard flashings

The image below shows a Velux Skylight that has been installed into a metal roof using a flashing kit that comes standard with the purchase of a Velux Skylight. It catches the eye for all the wrong reasons: it looks a bit gappy around the sides and it has a "frilly" skirt at the bottom which isn't color matched. Not the most attractive finish you'll see on a Velux Skylight.

Velux Skylight with standard EDW flashing in Colorbond roof

Velux Skylights with custom made flashings

The next image shows a Velux Skylight that has been installed using custom made flashings.

Velux Skylight with custom made Colorbond flashing (image) — Velux Skylight with custom made Colorbond flashing

See how this second image has more visual appeal? The custom made flashings have been made using the same colored Colorbond metal as the Colorbond roof it sits upon. It blends seamlessly into the roof with no frilly, apron-like, skirt across the bottom; just a nice tidy finish. And no gaps either.

So, if you’re thinking of having Velux Skylights installed into a metal roof ask the authorised Velux Skylight installer, ideally a licensed Roof Plumber like Roofrite, to provide you with custom made flashings as part of the installation. A licensed roof plumber can also provide you with a VBA Plumbing Compliance Certificate for the installation of the skylight – your workmanship warranty valid six years.

You’ll be much happier with the result.

And remember - it will be there for 20 years or so, so don’t risk an aesthetically unappealing install for your Velux Skylights when you’re dealing with such a beautiful, high end product.

Call Roofrite today to discuss your Velux Skylights purchase and/or installation requirements.

Tel: 03 9499 8059

Lucy Parker

The team at Roofrite were fantastic and so professional, making sure the job was done properly. Very trust worthy and will use them again.

Damon

After spending ages sifting through reviews online as well as listing the job on a website, I finally found a decent business to replace rusted box guttering as well as repair a separate roof leak next to the Air conditioning unit. When it rained hard enough, water would pour into the ceiling and exit through the downlights. After dealing with some of the "cowboys"out there, (some even had good reviews), my opinion has been that if they can come around at short notice and want cash with no paperwork, then avoid at all costs. I'm a few hundred dollars lighter for this life experience. Some didn't even bother to call back. Fortunately I found Roofrite. The whole process was well managed from start to finish. Someone did the quote with an estimated start date as well as ensuring the dimensions of the new gutter would comply with building code. Then someone else came to measure up the job. The tradies arrived on the date they said they would and did the job, to a very high standard and took away the old Guttering. Finally the office sent me photos taken of the job and a VBA certificate. I can definitely recommend these people who were very professional and friendly. I no longer need to race for the buckets when there is a downpour! Update I was waiting for a really bad storm to hit before doing a follow up review to my original August 2022 post above. Well we got that recently. I am happy to report that after the morning storm that hit Melbourne last week there were no leaks. Excellent quality workmanship is all I can say. Damon

Cathy Harris

We had a large job to replace existing boxed in gutters, fix leaks and replace asbestos lining. The team at Roofrite did a great job to sorry out all the issues, even the ones found after starting the job. They kept us informed of start dates, progress and any issues found. Communication from all of the team was exceptional. We feel like we have had a very high quality job done and feel assured if we have any issues, we can call them to come back anytime. Would definetly use again and recommend for trustworthiness and good value.

Rosemary Jones

Excellent workmanship, communication and lovely people. Highly recommend every part of the organisation.

Bec Wood

Roofrite were great to deal with every step of the way, from the quote through to install. The admin team were equally lovely and responsive, our whole experience was extremely positive and we'd definitely recommend them and use them again in the future.

David Brown

Roofrite re-did the roof at the front of our house and installed 9 skylights. They are an extremely well run organisation who communicate very well. The workers are neat, tidy, polite and extremely high quality. We had no problems with anything they did and they took great pride in their craft. Absolutely love our seemingly leak proof and bright new home!

Tatiana Mauri

Jamie and the team did a wonderful job installing our skylight. We have used Roofrite a number of times and have been very happy with the outcome. They're very professional and we highly recommend them. Karen and Tatiana

Erin Paterson

2. Just wanted to provide some feedback -; From the outset I felt great confidence with Kym, he certainly knows his stuff and made me feel assured that what we wanted could be achieved and actually delivered. It wasn’t as simple as putting on the cladding but we had various issues with leakage and the lack of water proofing by the correct placement of flashing's etc. Then the day finally came were the boys showed up to do the job. The “boys” consisted of Jamie, Jermain, James and ( Chris on occasion). I have to say as a business owner, all of them are very impressive, punctual, hardworking and good at what they do… In particular Jamie is excellent as the leader of the gang and his knowledge and eye for detail is impeccable, he is an absolute asset to your business. I was so impressed by him and his ability to communicate with me what some of the issues were and how he was going to fix them. So overall I am beyond happy with the work and the outcome and it was my pleasure dealing with the boys. Kind regards, Erin.

This Melbourne Velux Skylights installer shares its No 1 installation tip…

Master Roof Plumbers, Roofrite, shares its secret

Velux Skylights with standard flashings

Velux Skylights with custom made flashings

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