Self Flashing (VSF/OVSF)
Ready to mount with their own mounting base, these skylights area easy to install on any composition, shingle, or shake roof. Wooden curb and aluminum flashing are not required.
The self flashing model offers the lowest profile of the Columbia skylight range and compliments your roofline.
For additional weathertightness, ensure you use roofing membrane in addition to roofing mastic beneath the vinyl flashing flange.
Columbia offers the industry’s most complete selection of self flashing skylights which are available in a wide range of fixed and venting (manual or electric) models. Columbia will also supply any size (standard or custom) from 14.5” x 14.5” to 54.5” x 54.5”, in any glass or acrylic glazing option.
For easy to install residential applications vinyl self flashing (VSF / OVSF) are utilized for skylights less than 5’ x 5’. It is recommended that larger openings utilize the thermally broken curb mounted.
Self flashing models must be installed on minimum 3:12 roof pitch.