Kitchen Remodel | INSTALLING SKYLIGHT

We're ready to install the skylight in our kitchen. In the last episode. we stripped the plaster off the walls and ceiling, and got ready to install the skylight. In this episode, we're installing the skylight. It going to let in a lot of beautiful light!

[@christopherzimmer]

Very helpful to see the prep steps. Thank you so much. Love your positive attitude.

[@casualdiamond1]

I’m exhausted already just watching 😅

[@fireandlemon131]

Well the good thing for me is the sweat equity, was free. It also helps keep me exercising. Hehehe/ Thank you for watching!

[@joepipino]

Great job and very professionally done! Let the sun shine in!

[@fireandlemon131]

Thanks for the kind words Joe! Where I lack in being a professional, I try to make up with enthusiasm and willingness to try. Cheers!

[@dhiabander8740]

Wasn't easy at all, but now, I can confidently say "worth it ", really. Great job Jeff!

[@fireandlemon131]

Thanks Dhia. It certainly helps to break the boredom of not being able to go anywhere or visit friends or family/

[@mariomoves1399]

Great job!! Fun to watch!

[@javierpilamunga5374]

Great job

[@BrownPaperBag02]

awesome work!

[@ryanwool5257]

Great work! You’re great too!!

[@fireandlemon131]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@pindedmonton6962]

How to cut rafters and support them

[@kevinl9839]

"Kneel!" - Vader

[@alhaah777]

Good job.

[@fireandlemon131]

Thanks for the kind words! I hope you saw the finished product, I'm quite pleased on how it turned out. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffbguarino]

I think it would have been easier using a circular saw from on top of the roof. I would just drill 4 holes from the inside on each corner of the hole you want to cut, then go on the roof and pull out the circular saw. No sawdust falling in your hair and eyes that way and a lot faster and save your other saw for harder jobs.

[@fireandlemon131]

I see your point. I suppose doing it from the inside was just a choice since I had the rafter to remove and lines traced onto underside of roof. But thanks for the advise, will consider it next time. Thanks for watching!

[@jonahbettman]

😬😬 roofer here, not a bad job until you didn’t flash it or replace the damaged shingles…that “flashing” is just peel and stick ice and water shield that provides as a secondary waterproof barrier…but should not act as the primary waterproofing. Any water that runs down the skylight is shooting straight under your shingles below and will cause water damage. You need the metal flashing kit that uses step flashing on the sides, kicks the water out and down over the shingles below. That requires new shingles that get installed between each step flashing piece. It’s been two years since you posted this video…how has it performed? Any leaks? Have you checked your plywood decking below the skylight? Thanks for showing me how the build out in the attic of a skylight goes!

[@fireandlemon131]

You have a good eye, and you are correct. What I didn't film was the roofer I hired afterwards, who did install ice shield, and additional step flashing. We also replaced a larger section of shingles around the area as they were near end of life. There were no issues afterwards. I did end up selling this house a year later and still no issues. Thank you for watching and the comments. Hopefully it adds value to the next viewer. Cheers!

[@ramirohuerta5639]

What was the approximate cost for framing and curb on skylight opening. And labor not the skylight

[@fireandlemon131]

Since I did all the work, the costs were almost negligible. Since I don't do this for a living, I don't know the hourly rate for labor. I can say this task was labor over materials. Now with prices for lumber these days, can't comment what it would cost today. I think I used maybe 6 pcs 2x6 and a few 2x4's, not much at all. Labor was around 20 hrs. but a professional could probably do it less than 8. Thanks for watching!

[@ratecoudo]

It was getting dark why didn't you start doing that job early in the morning? Hahahaha

[@sherbournesubwaymess]

Should have work a hard hat. Those roofing nails, had that board collapse/hit his heat...it would have been lights out.

[@Lilchino707]

Where did you get metal flashing to fit the window?

[@fireandlemon131]

Flashing came with the window. I bought it used.

[@Lilchino707]

Dang. I have skylight install homeowner bought themselves but not flashing with it. Just a skylight. …. Would I have to fabricate my own? Or can I order it

[@fireandlemon131]

@@Lilchino707 To be honest I don't know 100% were you could get someone to custom make flashing. I would think the local roofing company or a tinsmith.