Skylight Installation in St. Louis, MO
VELUX Fixed · Vented · Solar-Powered · Solatube Tubular Daylighting
Residential · Skylights
Natural light, correctly flashed — install right the first time or fix the one that leaks
Skylights are the residential roofing product most likely to fail from poor installation — and most likely to be installed poorly because many roofers treat them as a simple curb-and-frame operation rather than a fully integrated roofing system detail. Revolve installs VELUX skylights — the most widely specified residential skylight brand in North America — and Solatube tubular daylighting devices, and pairs skylight installation with roof replacements whenever the scope allows, because the most cost-effective time to install or replace a skylight is when the surrounding shingles are already off the deck. VELUX's product range covers the full residential use case: fixed skylights for pure daylighting without ventilation; vented skylights that open manually or electrically for daylighting plus fresh-air exchange; and solar-powered vented skylights with integrated solar panels that power the operating mechanism without electrical rough-in. The flashing system is where skylights succeed or fail. VELUX's self-flashing curb system — installed to VELUX's published protocol — creates an integrated water management assembly that directs water around the curb and into the shingle course below. Skylights that fail years after installation almost always trace back to shortcut flashing: improper step flashing, missing head flashing, insufficient counter-flashing, or DIY installations that improvised around the manufacturer's protocol.
Why homeowners and businesses trust Revolve
Flashing done correctly — the only thing that matters long-term
VELUX's integrated flashing kit creates a watertight curb-to-shingle transition that lasts the life of the skylight. Revolve follows VELUX's published installation protocol at every step — step flashing, head flashing, and sill pan — because the consequences of shortcutting it are visible on ceilings within five years.
Install during reroof — the right time is when shingles are off
The incremental cost of adding or replacing a skylight during a roof replacement is significantly lower than a standalone installation. When shingles are already off the deck, flashing integration is cleaner, deck penetrations are visible, and staging is shared. Revolve recommends evaluating skylight installation or replacement as a natural add-on to any roof project.
VELUX solar-powered vented skylights — no electrician required
VELUX's solar-powered vented skylights include an integrated solar panel that charges a battery pack operating the motorized sash. No electrical rough-in, no permit for wiring — the complete product installs as a roofing trade operation.
What we offer
VELUX Fixed Skylights
Pure daylighting — no venting mechanism. The most cost-effective way to bring natural light into a dark interior space. Available in sizes from FS M04 (21x38 inches) to large fixed units.
VELUX Manual Vented Skylights
Hand-operated crank mechanism for fresh-air ventilation plus daylighting. Rain sensors not included — appropriate for spaces where manual operation is convenient.
VELUX Solar-Powered Vented Skylights
Motorized sash driven by an integrated solar panel — no electrical rough-in required. Remote or App-operated, with an optional rain sensor for automatic close.
VELUX Electric Vented Skylights
Motorized skylights with hard-wired 120V operation. Requires electrical rough-in; appropriate for new construction or major renovations where electrical access is available.
Solatube Tubular Daylighting
Tubular daylighting devices for tight-footprint spaces — closets, hallways, bathrooms. 10-inch and 14-inch tube diameters route daylight from roof to ceiling with minimal attic disruption.
Skylight Replacement & Leak Repair
Existing skylight replacements with correct VELUX flashing and deck-penetration repair. Leak diagnosis on existing installations with flashing correction where replacement is not yet warranted.
Related Services
Residential Roofing
Full residential roof replacement — the optimal time to install or replace skylights.
Roof Ventilation
Balanced attic ventilation — vented skylights contribute to attic air exchange.
Roof Installation
Complete roof system installation with skylight integration and manufacturer warranties.
Skylights in St. Louis: Where They Add Value and Where They Create Problems
Skylights are among the most transformative interior upgrades available — a well-placed skylight in a dark hallway, kitchen, or bathroom changes the interior quality of a home in ways that no amount of artificial lighting can replicate. They are also the product most likely to create a chronic leak problem when installed by a crew that treats them as a simple carpentry task rather than a fully integrated roofing system detail.
The failure mode is consistent: skylight installations that cut corners on flashing produce water infiltration within 3 to 7 years. The water appears at the interior curb trim, staining the drywall around the skylight frame, often dismissed initially as condensation. It is not condensation — it is water driven under the flashing by wind-driven rain, typically at the head flashing or step flashing where the skylight curb meets the shingle course.
VELUX is the most widely specified residential skylight brand in North America, and Revolve installs VELUX products because the integrated flashing kit system — including step flashing, head flashing, and the sill pan assembly — is engineered specifically to create a watertight installation when followed correctly. Revolve follows VELUX's published installation protocol without shortcuts because the 3 to 7-year leak is the cost of taking shortcuts.
VELUX Product Line: Fixed, Vented, and Solar-Powered
VELUX's residential lineup covers three operating categories. Fixed skylights provide pure daylighting with no operating mechanism — the sash is sealed and does not open. They are the most cost-effective way to bring natural light into a space and are appropriate for any room where ventilation is not the goal. Fixed skylights range from small sizes (FS M04 at 21 by 38 inches) through large panoramic units.
Vented skylights add an operating sash that opens to allow air exchange. Manual vented skylights (VS series) use a crank pole mechanism appropriate for accessible ceiling heights. Solar-powered vented skylights (VSS series) include an integrated solar panel on the unit's exterior face that charges a battery pack powering the motorized sash — no electrical rough-in, no electrician, no permit for wiring. The solar panel and battery are factory-integrated; the installation is a roofing trade operation. VELUX also offers a rain sensor accessory for automatic-close in rain events.
Electric vented skylights (VCS series) require a 120V rough-in connection — appropriate for new construction or major renovations where electrical access is available during installation. The motorized mechanism is the same as the solar version; the power source is the difference.
Solatube Tubular Daylighting and the Skylight-Reroof Integration
Solatube tubular daylighting devices are an alternative for spaces where a standard skylight is impractical — tight attic clearances, rooms not located directly under the roof, or applications where a small-footprint daylight source is the priority. The standard Solatube consists of a dome on the roof surface, a highly reflective aluminum tube that routes through the attic, and a diffuser at the ceiling. The 10-inch tube is appropriate for small spaces (50 to 150 sq ft); the 14-inch tube provides daylighting for medium spaces up to 300 sq ft.
The optimal time to install or replace any skylight is during a roof replacement — when the surrounding shingles are already removed from the deck. With shingles off, the curb installation is cleaner, the flashing integration is fully accessible, and any deck penetration or existing skylight damage is visible. The incremental labor cost of adding a skylight during a reroof is substantially lower than a standalone installation, which requires careful selective shingle removal and replacement around the curb.
For existing skylights on roofs approaching replacement, Revolve evaluates each unit: is the curb in sound condition and the glazing adequate? Replace just the flashing. Has the curb rotted, the glazing failed, or the unit reached end of life? Replace the whole unit at the reroof — the most cost-effective moment.