Skylight - installing a new roof, thoughts on a skylight?
Hi BP Nation!
I'm putting a new roof on a home that I'm planning on living in for 3-5 years, then holding on to it as a rental property and/or eventually selling it. It's a 1200 square foot Bungalow in the northern suburbs of Detroit. The tentative plan is to install a skylight in the upstairs bedroom of the Bungalow. I have a couple questions (below). Any input or feedback, positive or negative, is very much appreciated!
1) My quotes for a new asphalt shingle roof range from $4,500 to $5,500. Any idea how much extra a skylight would cost to install at the same time as the new roof?
2) Do skylights or the framing need updating more often than a typical roof? What are the maintenance costs?
3) Are there any extraordinary challenges to install a skylight during the winter time in a northern climate? (I would not DIY)
4) Other than extra natural lighting, any other major benefits to a skylight?
5) Any major negatives to a skylight?
Thank you BP Nation!
-Andrew