Skylights on a Metal Roof

[howlingmad]

Anyone done it? What vendor did you use and did you use their flashing?

I've been looking at the Velux 150 that fits perfectly in a 22.5" (Miracle Truss building) bay, but the skylight is $150 and the flashing is $179.

Any other ideas? I really want more light, but I'd prefer to keep the water outside.

 

[W-Cummins]

How about the translucent panels that match your roof profile? Lots of metal building are built with them...

William...

 

[kbs2244]

I am planning on useing the translucent panels on my roof, but I am worried about differt expansion and contraction rates of steel vs plastic.
I have seen a lot of buildings where there is a strip of tranlucent at the top of the wall, but has anyone done it on a roof?
Is there any trick to sealing the plastic to the steel? Is there a min. overlap?

 

[HOTFR8]

How about the translucent panels that match your roof profile? Lots of metal building are built with them...

William...

I have these in my works and often saves me using the lights during the day.

I had to take them out on one section of the house garage as the cars got to much sun in Summer. I have seen blinds made for them as well just to stop the bright sun. I still think they are a great idea for natural light.

 

[carguy123]

I have them too and they are great. The builder just overlapped the materials. No leaks and no squeaks. GREAT LIGHT!

One afternoon I tried to turn off the fluorescents for the longest before I realized they weren't on.

 

[howlingmad]

Couldn't agree more with the light, I'm sure what little money I paid for them I've already gotten back in electric. I suspect they are not a forever option, but if they last 12-15 years then I'm happy.

Here's a pic without any lighting from the winter time in New England (read: little sun)

 

[howlingmad]

I am planning on useing the translucent panels on my roof, but I am worried about differt expansion and contraction rates of steel vs plastic.
I have seen a lot of buildings where there is a strip of tranlucent at the top of the wall, but has anyone done it on a roof?
Is there any trick to sealing the plastic to the steel? Is there a min. overlap?

I'm no expert, but they haven't leaked in a year. I simply sealed the edges with silicone and screwed them down the same as the metal roofing. I used 2" overlap.

 

[howlingmad]

How about the translucent panels that match your roof profile? Lots of metal building are built with them...

William...

I do like these in the uninsulated bays, but this part of the barn will be clean and insulated. I'd like a more finished look.