Skylight roof assembly

Abstract

A skylight roof assembly and method of construction of the roof assembly away from a roof, and when completed the roof assembly is lifted onto an opening cut into the roof, thereby minimizing the amount of time an opening exists in the roof to avoid water damage. The skylight roof assembly comprises a base frame having a plurality of skylight windows generally ranging from two to four. Ice and water shield covers a top surface of the base frame and step flashing surrounds each skylight window. Roof shingles are attached over the ice and water shield and the step flashing. Each skylight window comprises polycarbonate window panels which are mounted on an angled base frame of the skylight roof assembly for efficient water flow away from the skylight window and also to minimize ice build up on the skylight window. Alternate embodiments of the skylight roof assembly include skylight windows of varying sizes and a base frame having an incline greater than the pitch of the roof on which it is located.

1 . A method for making a skylight roof assembly comprising the steps of:
 forming a base frame having a plurality of openings on a top surface, a top edge of the base frame being higher than a bottom edge to provide a predetermined pitch;   securing a skylight window in each opening on said top surface of said base frame;   applying an ice and water shield to said top surface of said base frame around each skylight window;   attaching step flashing to said base frame around the perimeter of each skylight window, an upper first surface of said step flashing being in contact with the sides of each skylight window and a lower second surface being in contact with said ice and water shield; and   attaching roof materials over said ice and water shield and over said step flashing in contact with said ice and water shield.   
     
     
         2 . The method as recited in  claim 1  wherein said step of inserting a skylight window in each opening of said base frame comprises the step of providing a polycarbonate translucent panel in each skylight window. 
     
     
         3 . The method as recited in  claim 1  wherein said step of forming a base and providing a predetermined pitch comprises the step of providing for efficient water flow away from said skylights to minimize a possibility of ice build-up and water leakage. 
     
     
         4 . The method as recited in  claim 1  wherein said step of forming said base frame comprises the steps of:
 building a perimeter border with boards approximately two inches by ten-twelve inches; 
 forming each of said plurality of openings to a size for receiving said skylight window; and 
 installing wood sheathing over said border boards and around said plurality of openings to form said top surface of said base frame. 
 
     
     
         5 . A method for installing a skylight roof assembly on a roof comprising the steps of:
 forming a base frame having a plurality of openings on a top surface, a top edge of said base frame being higher than a bottom edge to provide a predetermined incline;   inserting a skylight window in each opening of said base frame;   applying an ice and water shield to said top surface of said base frame around each skylight window;   attaching step flashing to said base frame around the perimeter of each skylight window, an upper first surface of said step flashing being in contact with the sides of each skylight window and a lower second surface being in contact with said ice and water shield;   attaching roof materials over said ice and water shield and said step flashing in contact with said ice and water shield;   cutting on opening in said roof to which said skylight roof assembly is being attached;   lifting said skylight roof assembly and placing it on said opening in said roof; and   securing said skylight roof assembly to said roof over said opening.   
     
     
         6 . The method as recited in  claim 5  wherein said method comprises the step of sheetrocking and painting an inside portion of said skylight roof assembly to provide a finished inside appearance. 
     
     
         7 . The method as recited in  claim 5  wherein said step of inserting a skylight window in each of said openings comprises the step of providing a polycarbonate translucent panel in each skylight window. 
     
     
         8 . The method as recited in  claim 5  wherein said method comprises the step of forming a base frame having a predetermined incline wherein said step provides for efficient water flow away from each skylight window to minimize possibility of ice build-up and water leakage. 
     
     
         9 . The method as recited in  claim 5  wherein said step of forming said base frame comprises the steps of:
 building a perimeter border with boards approximately two inches by ten-twelve inches; 
 forming each of said plurality of openings to a size for receiving said skylight window; and 
 installing wood sheathing over said border boards and around said plurality of openings to form said top surface of said base frame. 
 
     
     
         10 . A skylight roof assembly comprising:
 a base frame having a plurality of openings on a top surface, a top edge of said base frame being higher than a bottom edge to provide a predetermined pitch;   a skylight window inserted in each opening of said base frame;   said base frame comprises a perimeter boarder to raise said skylight windows a predetermined distance above a bottom surface of said base frame;   an ice and water shield attached to said top surface of said base frame around each skylight window; and   roofing materials attached over said ice and water shield.   
     
     
         11 . The skylight assembly as recited in  claim 10  wherein:
 said base frame comprises step flashing attached to said base frame around the perimeter of each skylight window, an upper first surface of said step flashing being in contact with the sides of each skylight window and a lower second surface being in contact with said ice and water shield. 
 
     
     
         12 . The skylight roof assembly as recited in  claim 10  wherein said skylight window in each opening of said base frame comprises a polycarbonate translucent panel. 
     
     
         13 . The skylight roof assembly as recited in  claim 10  wherein said base frame comprises a predetermined incline for efficient water flow away from said skylights to minimize possibility of ice build-up and water leakage. 
     
     
         14 . The skylight roof assembly as recited in  claim 10  wherein said perimeter border of said base frame comprises boards approximately two inches by ten-twelve inches;
 each of said plurality of openings being formed to a size for receiving one skylight window; and 
 said base frame comprises wood sheathing attached over said border boards and around said plurality of openings to form a top surface of said base frame. 
 
     
     
         15 . The skylight roof assembly as recited in  claim 10  wherein said skylight roof assembly having a plurality of skylight windows enhances the lighting in a home or building producing a greenhouse effect. 
     
     
         16 . A skylight roof assembly for installing on a roof comprising:
 a base frame having a plurality of openings on a top surface, a top edge of said base frame being higher than a bottom edge to provide a predetermined incline;   a skylight window inserted in each opening of said base frame;   said base frame comprises a perimeter boarder to raise said skylight windows a predetermined distance above a bottom surface of said base frame;   an ice and water shield attached to said top surface of said base frame around each skylight window;   roofing materials attached over said ice and water shield;   an opening cut in said roof to which said skylight roof assembly is being attached;   means for lifting said skylight roof assembly and placing said skylight roof assembly on said opening in said roof; and   means for securing said skylight roof assembly to said roof over said opening.   
     
     
         17 . The skylight roof assembly as recited in  claim 16  wherein:
 said base frame comprises step flashing attached to said base frame around the perimeter of each skylight window, an upper first surface of said step flashing being in contact with the sides of each skylight window and a lower second surface being in contact with said ice and water shield. 
 
     
     
         18 . The skylight roof assembly as recited in  claim 16  wherein said skylight roof assembly comprises an inside portion which is finished to have an attractive inside appearance. 
     
     
         19 . The skylight roof assembly as recited in  claim 16  wherein each skylight window in each of said openings comprises a polycarbonate translucent panel. 
     
     
         20 . The skylight roof assembly as recited in  claim 16  wherein said base frame comprises a predetermined incline for efficient water flow away from each skylight window to minimize possibility of ice build-up and water leakage. 
     
     
         21 . The skylight roof assembly as recited in  claim 16  wherein said base frame comprises:
 said perimeter border having boards approximately two inches by ten-twelve inches; 
 a plurality of openings, each of said openings being formed to a size for receiving one skylight window; and 
 wood sheathing installed over said border boards and around said plurality of openings to form said top surface of said base frame. 
 
     
     
         22 . The skylight roof assembly as recited in  claim 16  wherein said skylight roof assembly having a plurality of skylight windows enhances the lighting in a home producing a greenhouse effect. 
     
     
         23 . An inclined skylight assembly comprising:
 an inclined roof base having a plurality of openings on a top surface, a top edge of said base being higher than a bottom edge to provide a predetermined pitch, said bottom edge forming a roofline;   a rear wall supports a top portion of said inclined roof base, said rear wall extending between a first triangular end section and a second triangular end section;   a plurality of skylight windows, each of said skylight windows inserted into a respective opening of said inclined roof base;   each opening of said inclined roof base comprises framing on three sides extending a predetermined distance below each   an ice and water shield attached to said top surface of said included roof base; and   roofing materials attached over said ice and water shield.   
     
     
         24 . The inclined skylight assembly as recited in  claim 23  wherein said inclined skylight assembly comprises step flashing attached around the outside perimeter of each skylight window. 
     
     
         25 . The inclined skylight assembly as recited in  claim 23  wherein said rear wall supports said top portion of said inclined roof base forming approximately a ninety degree angle with said roof base. 
     
     
         26 . The inclined skylight assembly as recited in  claim 23  wherein each of said skylight windows comprises a polycarbonate translucent panel. 
     
     
         27 . The inclined skylight assembly as recited in  claim 23  wherein at least one of said plurality of skylight windows is smaller in size than the other skylight windows.