Replacing means peace of mind for you and your customer. These five reasons will help you to educate your customers on a value of replacing old skylights during a reroofing project.

1. Save time and money – With 20-year roof warranties, chances are the skylights have been in the roof at least a decade, if not longer. With the roofing crew working on the roof, the skylights are likely to become compromised in two ways: The flashing can be damaged when it and the old roofing material are removed. The connections in the skylight frame and sash can be weakened if the skylight is bumped. Replacing them during the reroofing project will avoid potential leaks from forming later. Your customer will also save time and money now by having all of the work completed at one time.

2. Solar tax credit – Homeowners can get the VELUX No Leak Solar Powered Fresh Air Skylight for much less because solar products are eligible for a 30 percent federal tax credit on product and installation through Dec. 31, 2019. That means you’ll earn more per job and your customer will save, too.

3. Improved energy efficiency – Old skylights are unlikely to be as energy efficient as current models. When your customers replace them, they will improve their home’s overall energy performance. The newest VELUX models feature dual paned glass that provides improved energy efficiency, plus they can also add skylight blinds to boost their energy performance during the warm seasons.

4. Daylight and fresh air – Chances are your customers’ old skylights are fixed units or acrylic bubble models. By updating their skylights, to the newest solar powered models, your customers will also get the most bang for their buck because these skylights have the most functionality: They open via remote control. They are solar powered, so don’t require any wiring. They can have solar powered blinds for light control inside the home. When you leave your customers with their new roof and solar skylights, chances are they will show off their new skylights to their neighbors. That means referral business for you.

5. Blinds for light control – The newest skylight models can be outfitted with room darkening or light diffusing blinds to provide light control in the room below, also controlled by remote. They even come in fun colors and patterns for a little design excitement on your customers’ ceilings.