Compare daylight goal, orientation and certified product before opening roof.
V19
Skylights and tubular daylighting
Coordinate roof opening, flashing, curb, tunnel, insulation, air sealing, condensation and solar overheating.
Checked: 2026-08-22
Tunnel and curb must remain continuous with insulation/air barrier and flashing.
Framing to cut, existing leak or persistent condensation: design/repair before installation.
Useful tools / data
- Roof/framing plan
- Solar orientation
- ENERGY STAR data
What the professional checks
- Design opening/reinforcement
- Detail flashing/air barrier
- Check condensation/overheating
Sources and limits
Triage helps prepare the project; it does not replace permits, calculations, inspections or regulated work.
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Systems to check before closing the work
This section connects envelope, air, fire, structure, water and code instead of treating each project in isolation.
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Household safety and compliance details
This section connects smaller risks that often fall between finishes, appliances, plumbing and local code.
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Invisible constraints before work
This section checks electrical, legal, environmental and climate constraints that can block a project before demolition starts.