American Skylights: Commercial Installation and Replacement

Summary

American Skylights is an Arlington, Texas manufacturer that has built commercial unit skylights and skylight roof systems since 1974, in acrylic, polycarbonate, and glass, for both curb-mount and self-flashing installations. Sky Design Concepts installs, replaces, and services American Skylights products across Phoenix, Arizona, and the Southwest, starting every job with a free on-site evaluation.

Key Takeaways

American Skylights has manufactured skylights since 1974 and ships unit skylights and skylight roof systems throughout the United States from Arlington, Texas.
Its line covers curb-mount and self-flashing unit skylights with acrylic domes or insulated glass, including thermally broken frames with condensation gutters.
Venting skylights use operable thermally broken aluminum frames and include an insect screen.
Impact-protection skylights use sealed double Lexan polycarbonate domes.
American Skylights also makes fall guard protection screens and security grills that fit skylights from any brand.
Common failure signs on older units include yellowed or crazed domes, failed curb seals, and corroded frames.
Sky Design Concepts installs American Skylights alongside Kingspan Light + Air, VELUX Commercial, Sunoptics, Acralight, and Bilco.

A unit skylight is the workhorse of a commercial roof: a factory-built dome or glazed unit that sits on a curb and brings daylight into warehouses, schools, offices, and retail floors. Sky Design Concepts installs and services American Skylights units across Phoenix and the Southwest, both on new construction and as drop-in replacements for worn domes on existing curbs.

Because American Skylights builds curb-mount units for existing curbs as well as self-flashing units that carry their own curb, we can match most replacement openings without rebuilding the roof. We measure every curb, check the flashing and roof membrane around it, and confirm the glazing your building needs before anything is ordered, and every job starts with a free on-site evaluation.

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What Makes an American Skylights Unit Different

American Skylights focuses on standard, special, and custom-sized commercial skylights for new or replacement openings, with short lead times compared with fully custom systems. That makes it a practical choice when a building has dozens of aging domes that need to be replaced on a schedule.

The company builds both mounting styles commercial roofs use. A curb-mount skylight sits on an existing or new curb, which is the most common replacement path on warehouse roofs. A self-flashing skylight has its own integral curb and flashing flange, also called deck-mounted, which simplifies new openings. Our dome, polycarbonate, and unit skylight page explains how the two compare.

Thermally broken frames separate the inside and outside of the aluminum frame, which cuts heat transfer and condensation, a real benefit on Arizona roofs where the outside of the frame bakes in the sun. Insulated glass units add another layer of thermal performance for offices and schools.

American Skylights is one of the manufacturers we work with, alongside Kingspan Light + Air, VELUX Commercial, Sunoptics, Acralight, and Bilco. Review the manufacturer’s own product details before you specify a unit.

American Skylights Products We Install and Service

American Skylights offers several unit and system lines, and the right one depends on your roof, the opening, and how the space is used.

Curb-Mount and Self-Flashing Unit Skylights

Standard curb-mount units fit existing curbs, which keeps replacement work fast and contained, while self-flashing units carry their own curb for new openings. Both come with acrylic dome glazing or insulated glass and in standard, thermally broken, and insulated frame options.

Venting Skylights

Venting domed and insulated glass units use operable thermally broken aluminum frames and include an insect screen, for spaces that need daylight and ventilation from the same opening.

Impact-Protection Skylights

Impact-protection units use sealed double Lexan polycarbonate domes for roofs where hail, debris, or security is a concern.

Skylight Roof Systems

American Skylights also builds non-structural skylight roof systems made to size, with options for glazing, finish color, and bay layout. Larger or signature openings fall under our custom and monumental skylight work.

Fall Guard Screens and Security Grills

The company makes fall guard protection screens and security grills that fit skylights from all brands. We install them as part of our skylight fall protection and guards service.

Signs You Need American Skylights Replacement or Service

American Skylights has been building units since 1974, so many commercial roofs in the Southwest carry older domes. Arizona sun and heat age plastic glazing and sealants faster than most climates, and a skylight at the end of its service life usually fails at the glazing, the curb seal, or the flashing.

Look for these signs inside and on top of your building:

Water stains or drips below a skylight, which usually point to a failed curb seal, cracked dome, or open flashing.
Yellowed, hazed, or brittle domes that cut the daylight reaching the floor.
Cracks or crazing in the acrylic or polycarbonate, often visible as fine lines.
Condensation between glazing layers, a sign of a failed seal.
Corroded frames or loose fasteners where the unit meets the curb.
Missing or damaged fall protection screens over skylights that roof crews walk past.

Not every one of these means a full replacement. Our skylight restoration and wet sealing service fixes failed seals on units that are otherwise sound, and our commercial skylight repair crews stop active leaks. Our guide on repair, restore, or replace explains how we decide. When the dome or frame has reached the end of its life, we move to commercial skylight replacement.

How We Install and Replace American Skylights Units

Every project starts with a free on-site evaluation and ends with a documented close-out.

Evaluate the roof: We inspect each skylight, curb, and flashing detail, photograph defects, and tell you whether to repair, restore, or replace.
Identify and measure: We identify the existing unit, measure the curb and roof opening, and confirm whether a curb-mount or self-flashing unit fits best.
Quote and order: You receive a written scope. We order the skylights and confirm the delivery schedule with you.
Install: Our crew removes the old units, repairs or replaces curbs, installs the new skylights to manufacturer instructions, and flashes and seals each opening.
Inspect and close out: We check each installation for water-tightness and review the work with you.

For distribution centers and manufacturing buildings, see our warehouse and industrial skylight page.

Why Choose Sky Design Concepts

American Skylights installer: American Skylights is one of the manufacturers we work with, so you buy and install through one contractor.
In business since 1985: We have worked on commercial skylights in the Southwest for decades. Read our company history.
Licensed in Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico: We hold contractor licenses in all three states and travel to West Texas for projects.
Commercial work only: Our crews, quotes, and schedules are built around warehouses, schools, healthcare buildings, and other commercial roofs.
Multi-brand installer: We recommend the product that fits your roof, whether that is American Skylights, Kingspan Light + Air, VELUX Commercial, or Sunoptics. See every brand on our manufacturers hub.
Free on-site evaluation: We inspect your skylights, curbs, and flashing at no charge before we quote. Schedule your evaluation.

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Proudly Providing American Skylights Skylight Service in Phoenix & Across Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and West Texas

Sky Design Concepts installs and services American Skylights skylights for contractors, developers, school districts, and property owners throughout Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and West Texas. Find your city below, or contact us if your location is not listed.

We provide American Skylights skylight service in Phoenix, AZ, Scottsdale, AZ, Tempe, AZ, Tucson, AZ, Mesa, AZ, Chandler, AZ, Gilbert, AZ, Glendale, AZ, Peoria, AZ, Goodyear, AZ, Avondale, AZ, Tolleson, AZ, as well as Las Vegas, NV and Henderson, NV; Albuquerque, NM; and El Paso, TX and Midland–Odessa, TX. For a full view of our coverage, see our service area page.

Schedule Your American Skylights Skylight Evaluation Today

If your warehouse or school roof is lined with yellowed domes, replacing them with new American Skylights units on the existing curbs is often the fastest way to stop leaks and get the daylight back. Sky Design Concepts measures every opening and matches the unit, glazing, and fall protection to your building.

Call us at (602) 276-5001 to schedule your free on-site evaluation today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an American Skylights unit skylight?

It is a factory-built commercial skylight from American Skylights, an Arlington, Texas manufacturer that has made skylights since 1974. Units come with acrylic dome or insulated glass glazing in curb-mount or self-flashing frames.

Can you replace old domes with American Skylights units on the existing curbs?

Yes. We measure each curb and opening and order curb-mount units sized to fit, so most replacements go on the existing curbs without rebuilding the roof.

How do I know whether to repair or replace my skylight?

Replace the skylight when the dome is yellowed, brittle, cracked, or crazed, or the frame is corroded. If the glazing is sound and only the seal or flashing has failed, restoration or repair is usually enough. We confirm which during the free on-site evaluation.

Does American Skylights make fall protection screens?

Yes. American Skylights makes fall guard protection screens and security grills that fit skylights from all brands, and we install them to help roofs meet OSHA fall protection requirements around skylight openings.

Can American Skylights units be used alongside other skylight brands on the same roof?

Yes. Many commercial roofs mix brands and product types. We match each opening to the right unit, whether that is American Skylights, Kingspan Light + Air, VELUX Commercial, Sunoptics, or Acralight.

How much does an American Skylights replacement cost?

Cost depends on the glazing type, the number and size of units, curb condition, and roof access. We provide a written scope and quote after a free on-site evaluation.

How do I get a quote for American Skylights units?

Call (602) 276-5001 or send a request through our contact page, and we will schedule a free on-site evaluation.

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