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1. 
   woodroe | Jul 10, 2003 08:17am | #1

   My experience is that Velux makes one of the best skylights out there. Never had one leak, have always used the flashing kits they make for their slkylights. Not sure what you mean by self-flashing units though.

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   seeyou | Jul 10, 2003 03:19pm | #2

   This questions come up before, and if I remember correctly, the consensus is Velux is good. I like 'em. Use their flashing kit with shingles.

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   edwardh1 | Jul 10, 2003 03:28pm | #3

   I put in one a long time ago - probably 1987.

   Self flashed i think on a 12/12 asphalt shingle roof.

   It was a good product then - did not leak. well made

   Hard to say about now - they may have gone public and had wall street pressure to "increase profits"by cheapening the product - who knows

   or moved to china or mexico

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   gdcarpenter | Jul 10, 2003 03:47pm | #4

   I've installed 2 remote controlled Velux skylights at home in a 3:12 pitch and love and have had no problems at all with them, even have the remote operated blinds.  Used their flashing.  They even have a rain sensor so if you forget to close them and you go out or to bed an it rains they will close themselves.  Any company that's thought of the idiot factor must be okay.

   Let's not confuse the issue with facts!