Photo: John Nasta
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Remove the sash before passing the frame through the rough opening and onto the roof.
Step 5: Start rooftop installation
Introduction
Step 1
Mark and cut a rough opening
Step 2
Prep for skylight install
Step 3
Install support frame
Step 4
Cut rough opening from inside
Step 5
Start rooftop installation
Step 6
Reinstall sash and install the frame
Step 7
Install flashing
Step 8
Install inside header
Step 9
Finish the viewing area
Tools List
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Tape measure
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Hammer
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Drill-driver
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Drywall saw
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Reciprocating saw
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Drywall knife
Shopping List
1. Venting skylight with flashing kit
2. 2x4s
used to reframe sill
3. 2x12
used to form a header over the skylight
4. 15-pound roofing felt
5. Drywall
used to cover the interior surfaces around the skylight
6. Corner bead
used to protect the drywall corners
7. Joint compound
8. Drywall tape
9. 1 1/2-inch drywall nails
used to attach corner bead
10. 1/2-inch plywood
used to create viewing shelf
11. Primer and paint
2. 2x4s
used to reframe sill
3. 2x12
used to form a header over the skylight
4. 15-pound roofing felt
5. Drywall
used to cover the interior surfaces around the skylight
6. Corner bead
used to protect the drywall corners
7. Joint compound
8. Drywall tape
9. 1 1/2-inch drywall nails
used to attach corner bead
10. 1/2-inch plywood
used to create viewing shelf
11. Primer and paint
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