Commercial Skylight Installation

The scope may include project evaluation, field measuring, system selection, design coordination, fabrication, delivery planning, glazing, flashing, sealants, gaskets, waterproofing, drainage detailing, and final installation. Depending on the contract, structural framing, roofing work, interior protection, and related construction may be handled by separate trades.

Commercial projects often involve larger systems, specialized glazing, lifting equipment, safety planning, and several project teams working around the same opening. They may also require custom-engineered framing, field assembly, and more extensive coordination with the roof and supporting structure.

Responsibility is typically shared among the skylight team, architect, general contractor, roofing contractor, and other involved trades. The project documents should identify who provides the curbs, supports, membrane flashing, perimeter transitions, temporary protection, and final waterproofing at each interface.

There is no single installation timeline for every project. System size and complexity, custom fabrication, glazing availability, access, lifting requirements, weather, trade sequencing, and occupancy all affect the schedule. Where project conditions allow, work in occupied buildings may be phased around operating requirements.