The same with skylights.
How to re roof around skylight.
Unless the mortar and bricks were in bad shape.
However if you use high quality thermal glass for your skylight you will likely not run into these issues.
Install 6 in wide strips of a self sticking waterproof underlayment.
You wouldn t replace a chimney you simply install the flashing properly.
How to roof around a curb mount skylight.
Since the skylight is positioned on the roof it can cause some energy related issues in comparison to a regular window.
If you have to replace shingles around a skylight examine the old flashing.
This underlayment will direct any water that may get through the metal flashing onto the roofing felt.
Gently look under each shingle and sweep away any debris.
If the skylight is in good shape then no reason to replace.
Install from the bottom up lapping each piece on top of the lower one.
If the skylight is installed on a low slope roof the curb should be even taller to allow for 8 inches of flashing.
The national roofing contractors association recommends using curbs that are tall enough to allow for a minimum of 4 inches of vertical flashing on all sides.
There is the potential that the skylight can lose some heat in the winter and bring in more heat in the summer.