Do Skylights Just crack?
I haven't been up there for about 6 or 7 mos. Didn't notice it then, but I wasn't looking either. It makes me wonder if it's been there all along for 5 years, but due to the tint of the plastic, I jus...
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rhagfo wrote:I have never seen a vent cover for a skylight but you do need to replace that one. Mine cracked last year and I was lucky it only leaked in the shower. I got mine from Amazon.MFL wrote:
I agree, you need to replace yours, rather than trying to repair. I have noticed the UV rays tend to harden the plastic/lexan over time. While it is too late in this case, I have found that using Protect All on mine, a couple times a year, and wiping with 303 between times, seems to keep it more soft and pliable.
Jerry
The other thing to do once replaced, is to install vent covers. We replaced the original on our 5er with some inexpensive Camco covers about three years ago. Well we lost one in a strong wind storm this last winter, so replaced it and one other (Cracked) with MaxxAir covers then. About a month later we lost one of the remaining Camco covers in another wind storm, so replaced the remaining two. The MaxxAir have a six year warranty.
MaxxAir Vent Cover
