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Skylights in Weston, FL
Skylights for homes in Weston and the surrounding area — from our Sunrise headquarters. Free quote.
Weston is a master-planned city of roughly 68,000 people, built almost entirely from the mid-1980s through the mid-2000s, with a median home construction year of 1995 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year (2022) data. That means concrete-block-and-stucco houses and townhomes under barrel or flat concrete tile, and skylights that are now reaching the same age as the roofs around them. In a humid subtropical climate with near-daily afternoon thunderstorms from June through September, a skylight is simply a hole in the roof that depends entirely on its flashing to stay dry.
Flat Rate Roofing Inc installs new skylights cut and framed into the roof, replaces failed, fogged or cracked units, fits curb-mounted and deck-mounted skylights with the correct flashing kit, and diagnoses leaks at existing openings. We work from one office at 9610 NW 24th St in Sunrise, a short drive from Weston, and serve Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. The company is insured, and we hold Florida Certified Roofing Contractor license CCC1334537, verifiable on the DBPR website.
Because most of Weston went up in a compressed 15–20 year building boom, whole neighborhoods hit the same maintenance milestones at once, and original roof tile is now aging past 20–30 years. Skylights installed with that original roof age on the same schedule. South Florida sun dries out sealant, and where sealant was used in place of proper step and head flashing, wind-driven rain during the May–October rainy season finds the gap. The city's western edge borders Everglades water conservation areas and is laced with lakes and canals, so constant humidity also shows up as condensation and fogging inside units whose seals have failed.
Problems to watch for in Weston
Sealant used instead of flashing
Caulk smeared around a curb will hold for a while, then crack under constant Florida UV. Once it opens, the first heavy afternoon thunderstorm pushes water straight into the opening.
Wind-driven rain at head and side flashings
Weston's rainy season brings rain that moves sideways, not down. Head and side flashing details have to be built for that, not just for vertical water.
Fogged or failed insulated glass
Year-round moisture and summer dew points in the 70s punish seals. When the seal fails, condensation forms between the panes and the unit stops being serviceable.
Flashing that fights the tile
Barrel and flat concrete tile roofs dominate Weston's housing stock, and skylight flashing has to be compatible with that specific roof system rather than adapted from a shingle detail.
Units that predate current impact rules
A skylight installed with a 1990s-era roof may not meet today's windborne-debris expectations. Broward sits in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, where impact and wind pressure requirements are strict.
Rotten decking around the opening
A slow leak at a skylight soaks plywood before anyone sees a ceiling stain. We include rotten plywood and fascia replacement in our scope so the new unit lands on sound material.
Storm damage
Hurricanes and tropical storms are the dominant hazard here from June 1 to November 30, and after a storm a skylight can crack, shift on its curb or lose flashing even when the surrounding roof looks intact.
What we do
- New skylight installationWe cut and frame the opening, set the curb and flash it into the existing roof system, whether that is concrete tile or a low-slope section over an addition.
- Replacement of failed unitsFogged, cracked or leaking skylights are removed and replaced with units carrying the approvals required in Broward's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone.
- Curb-mounted and deck-mounted unitsEach type uses a different flashing kit. We match the kit to the unit and the roof covering instead of relying on sealant to make up the difference.
- Leak diagnosis at existing skylightsWater showing at a skylight does not always start there. We trace the entry point before anyone starts replacing parts.
- Skylight work combined with a re-roofSince much of Weston's tile is aging past 20–30 years, replacing skylights during a re-roof lets the flashing be integrated into the new system from the start.
Licenses, permits and codes in Weston
In Florida this work is usually performed under a license — skylight installation and replacement in a roof is typically handled by a licensed roofing contractor, or by a general or building contractor, and glazing or window specialty licenses can also apply depending on scope. There is no widely recognized standalone state 'skylight' license class, so confirm the correct scope with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and with the City of Weston's building department. Adding or replacing a skylight normally requires a permit, particularly where the roof opening or framing is altered, and like-for-like replacement may still require one in most South Florida jurisdictions. Units must meet Florida Building Code impact and wind pressure requirements; in Broward's HVHZ a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance is generally needed. We pull permits under our own license, schedule and pass inspections, and close the permit out. Many Weston villages are HOA-governed, so check whether your association must approve the work.
When to call
Leak complaints tend to surface during the May–October rainy season and after storms, while replacements and upgrades are commonly scheduled in the drier winter months, often alongside a re-roof and often when seasonal residents return to catch up on deferred maintenance. Demand in Weston also rises ahead of and after hurricane season. The phone at (954) 775-8990 is answered around the clock, and the office keeps weekday hours, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. You can also request a free estimate with the form on this page; we provide a written flat rate quote that says what is included, and we clean up fully when the work is done.
We serve Weston Hills Country Club, Windmill Ranch Estates, The Ridges, Savanna, Bonaventure, Country Isles, Indian Trace and Weston Town Center, along with nearby Sunrise, Davie, Southwest Ranches, Pembroke Pines, Cooper City, Plantation, Miramar and Fort Lauderdale.
Skylights in Weston: questions we hear
- Do I need a permit to replace a skylight in Weston?
- Normally yes. Adding or replacing a skylight usually requires a permit from the local municipal building department or county building division, especially where the roof opening or framing is altered, and like-for-like replacement may still require one in most South Florida jurisdictions. Verify the current requirement with the Weston building department.
- Does a skylight in Weston have to be impact-rated?
- Weston is in Broward County, one of the two counties designated as the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone under the Florida Building Code. Units there generally need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance, with impact-resistant glazing or approved protection in windborne-debris areas. Confirm the specific product approval with the building department before ordering.
- My skylight is fogged but not leaking. Does it need replacing?
- Fogging between panes means the seal has failed, which year-round humidity in Weston tends to accelerate. The unit can keep shedding water for a time, but the glazing itself is not repairable and replacement is the usual path.
- Can skylights be installed on a tile roof?
- Yes. Weston's stock is dominated by barrel and flat concrete tile, and the flashing details simply have to be compatible with that roof system. The wrong detail, or sealant used in place of flashing, is where most problems start.
- Should I replace skylights during a re-roof?
- It is worth considering. Much of Weston's original tile is now past 20–30 years, and replacing the units while the roof is open lets new flashing be integrated with the new roof rather than patched into an old one.
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