Step 7: Install flashing

install the sill flashing along the bottom of the skylight
Photo: John Nasta
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Staple 18-inch-wide strips of 15-pound roofing felt around the perimeter of the skylight frame. Then install the sill flashing along the bottom of the skylight. Next, nail step flashing and roof shingles up each side of the skylight. Cover all four sides of the sash frame with the aluminum counter-flashing provided. Then install the head flashing, slipping it under the course of roof shingles immediately above the skylight. Screw the head flashing to the sides of the frame. Cover the head flashing with roofing felt and nail back all the remaining roof shingles.
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    1. Venting skylight with flashing kit

    2. 2x4s
    used to reframe sill

    3. 2x12
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    4. 15-pound roofing felt

    5. Drywall
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