Sky light cover for my bathroom

[jeff64]

I was lucky enough to find some 2" thick expanded polyethylene foam packing material and cut enough pieces to block the 3 vents and skylights. I added a piece of self adhesive aluminum duct insulation to the hot side. Huge difference. I like the screen clip idea from Jim34RL in post 11

[lgray]

Originally Posted by ilmor

I would figure out a way to cover it on the outside. Something like an opaque bin.

I agree completely with this thought. It concerned me that we know that vent covers and other plastics on the roof become brittle and will crack and break overtime, especially when exposed to the sun.However, finding an exterior cover that doesn’t look like it was created by Dr. Frankenstein was a problem.I chose the high gloss white paint to reflect and protect my black skylight rubber.The side benefit was it reduced 80% of the heat, adding the Reflectix took care of the rest.

http://www.krylon.com/products/fusion-for-plastic/

[bob caldwell]

Krylon Fusion.....

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[Wolverine 1945]

I cut a pic of Reflectix to fit the skylight,,, I tried putting it up with Velcro,,, as soon as it got hot it would fall down,,, after trying to stick it back up about a dozen times,,, I painted the outside with a Ultra White Paint,,, it took 5 heave brushed on coats before it looked good !!! I ended up painting both Skylights & the new bath fan cover that I had to replace,,, it was smoked and only 3 years old !!!
If I every were to order a new unit,,, I would try to order with out any skylights !!!
NO LIGHT OR HEAT COMMING IN NOW !!!

[Hman0109]

Originally Posted by Pinn

This is what I put up in my skylights. Didn't cut all the heat but it sure helps. I still put reflectix over the entire skylight when we aren't camping

This is a film, right?

[SkipnTerri]

I cut a piece of Reflectix to attach to the skylight in the shower. We saw that the velcro would detach from the frame whenever it got too hot, so I inserted four white screws through the velcro and now works like a charm.

[DavidBo]

Originally Posted by Hman0109

This is a film, right?

It's like really thin bubble-wrap sandwiched between layers of aluminized plastic film. It cuts easily with heavy scissors but is still pretty durable.
I'd guess that it's about 5/16th in. thick.

[bob caldwell]

Avalible at Lowe's or Home Deposit.....find it around insulation for houses

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[bob caldwell]

Also, in hot weather, can be used inside windows and cupboards

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[DavidBo]

Here's what it looks like:

[fella10]

Originally Posted by Hman0109

This is a film, right?

this is the 25' roll at Lowes,

Shop Reflectix 50-sq ft Reflective Roll Insulation (24-in W x 25-ft L) at Lowes.com

[Wolverine 1945]

On sale @ Menards,,, $19.95 !!!
LOL !!!