"phaeton" wrote in message

Should skylights go in before, during, or after a new roof is put on?

After stripping, before the new roof. That makes it much easier to flash
around it properly.


Are skylights typically put in by roofers, or is this a general
contractor type of job?

I'd go with a carpenter type. Cutting hte hole and putting hte exterior in
place is easy enought that the roofer may do it, but he may not want to, (or
have the skills needed) to finish the interior portion of trim, sheetrock,
etc. Of course, there will always be the talented roofer that can do it
all.



Are skylights just an invitation for more trouble down the road
(thermal efficiency, another spot to leak, etc)?

They have improved much. I'd consider it myself.

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