A flat or low-slope roof needs a fundamentally different skylight approach than a pitched composition shingle roof, because there's no natural slope to shed water away from the opening. Flat roof skylights are curb-mounted on a raised frame, with the flashing and drainage detailed specifically to keep standing water off the seal. This is common installation territory in Central Austin's mid-century ranch homes with flat or low-pitch rooflines, and on the commercial and light-industrial flat roofs across the metro.
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Not safely without curb-mounting. A standard deck-mount skylight relies on roof slope to shed water and will pond and eventually leak on a flat or low-slope surface. Flat roofs need a curb-mounted unit raised above the roof plane with drainage specifically detailed around the base, which is a different installation method than a standard pitched-roof skylight.
TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen, and built-up roofing all support curb-mounted skylights, but each needs flashing and adhesion methods specific to that membrane. The crew identifies your roof membrane before finalizing the flashing approach so the skylight integrates with the existing roof system rather than working against it.
A residential curb-mounted skylight on a flat or low-slope home roof runs $600 to $1,600 installed. Commercial curb-mounted units, which are typically larger and involve more membrane and structural work, run $1,500 to $3,500. The crew quotes based on unit size, roof membrane type, and curb construction needs.
Not when installed correctly for a flat roof application. Leaks on flat-roof skylights almost always trace back to a curb that was undersized, drainage that wasn't properly detailed, or flashing that wasn't matched to the roof membrane, not the skylight design itself. Correct curb height and drainage planning are what make the difference.
A dome unit sheds water most effectively since its shape has no flat surface for water to pool on, and it's the traditional choice for flat roofs. A flat-glass unit offers a cleaner sightline from below and works fine on a properly built curb with adequate slope built into the curb top, but needs more precise drainage detailing. The crew recommends based on your roof and aesthetic preference.
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