We moved in a few years ago and love theold "bubble" 4' X 4' skylights in our family room. The problem, as with all skylights, was that they eventually leak.
We had them replaced with V-Lux flat lenses. Our old skylights also had a makeshift fold-down cover that we could use to keep some cold air out in winter and warm air out in the summer.
Unfortuately, the fold-down covers had to go when they were replaced. Also, the roofing guys (excellent reputation) who replaced the skylights, told us we'd be responsible for doing the interior finish work, which is fine. My question is, before I do that (probably replacing the sheet rock on the interior walls from the ceiling to the lenses, how do I insulate behind those walls?)
Also, how and what do I use to insulate between the top opening studs and the skylight itself? I've heard that expanding foam can do real damage. It seems too big for caulk.
Thanks!
Eric Volk